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Charles A. Matteson

1928 - 2018

Charles A. Matteson obituary, 1928-2018

BORN

1928

DIED

2018

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Valley Funeral Home, Mat-su Valley

151 E Herning Ave

Wasilla, Alaska

Charles Matteson Obituary

Charles A. Matteson passed away on Nov. 30, 2018, surrounded by family and friends at home. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a friend to many. He believed absence from the body is to be present in the Lord.
He was born in Gordon, Neb., on Sept. 3, 1928. He was raised on the farm his father homesteaded, after emigrating from Sweden, north of Gordon. After graduating from high school, he joined the Army and served in the Korean War. When discharged, he went back to Gordon. Charlie married Donna Parks and they raised a family while farming.
He eventually sold the farm and moved to Edgemont, S.D., and started Matteson Ford. Charlie had the business for six years then sold it and moved to Wyoming to start his years in oil.
On July 4, 1981, he married Virginia Atteberry, "Jynnie." They had many happy years together. In 1995, they traveled to Alaska to visit their daughter, Cheryl, and stayed. Charlie was always an Alaska dreamer! He worked at Walmart for 19 years.
Charlie and Jynnie enjoyed serving the Lord at the Mat-Su Evangelical Covenant Church. He also enjoyed going for rides to see the mountains and scenery. Old cars, coin collecting, fishing and hunting were also a big part of Charlie's life.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia; children, Cheryl Nichols (Bill), Sharon Roller (Richard), Judi Claussen (Gregg) and Charlie Matteson (Jeannie); 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren; and on Jynnie's side of the family: sister, Terry (Andy) Shumway; nephew, Mike and sons, Josh, Jake and Jessie; nephew, Shannon (Kim) and children, Kaylee and Carson; niece, Tammy (Eric) Holmberg, son, Austin (Tiffany) and Colten and; great-great-nephew, Ronen.
His memorial service was held at Mat-Su Evangelical Covenant Church at 2 p.m., on Dec. 8, 2018.

Published by Anchorage Daily News on Dec. 9, 2018.
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May the God of all comfort sustain you and your family at this time of your great loss. Please be strengthened encouraged by the words found at Hosea 13:14.

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December 10, 2018

Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1

December 10, 2018

Belated , My deepest sympathy to your family . May you keep in mind the hope of life everlasting which can help sustain you through this difficult time . John 17:3

Earnie Ray

December 9, 2018

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Psalm 90:10

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December 6, 2018

May the precious memories comfort the family's hearts and minds, while God's loving care help you leave the sadness behind. Matthew 5:4.

December 6, 2018

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