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Clifford Matthisen Obituary
A prayer service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church on Huffman Road. An open house to celebrate Jack's life will be immediately after the prayer service at the family home.
He was born Aug. 20, 1937, in Morden, Manitoba, Canada, and came to Anchorage in 1969. He was the owner and contractor of Alpine Electric Inc. until his retirement in 1996. He enjoyed playing golf and hockey, fishing and traveling.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marilyn Matthisen; two daughters and a son-in-law, Michele Ring and Denice and Robert Goodwill; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Grant Matthisen, and Barry and Michelle Matthisen; grandchildren, Brandon and Katie Ring, Cory Ring, Joshua Ring, Bryan Matthisen, Austin Matthisen, Russell Goodwill, Zakkary Goodwill, Ryan Asplund and Joey Asplund, Jackie Matthisen, Ashleigh Matthisen and Larissa Goodwill.
The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to Providence Hospice, 3435 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage 99507 or to the American Cancer Society, 1057 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite 204, Anchorage 99503.
Cremation arrangements are with Kehl's Legacy Funeral Home & Crematory.
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Memories and Condolences
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Steve MacSwain, Sr.
December 20, 2008
Marilyn and Family: We were very sorry to hear about Jack. My family has many fond memories of Jack and in particular his dedication to youth hockey...please accept our sincere condolences.
Chuck Homan
December 15, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Matthisen family. Jack helped me when I was coaching hockey. He and his wife raised son great children and had the joy of coaching Barry who was a teammate of my son. Jack was a great supporter and I will always remember the help and assistance he gave me. Jack will be missed
Jane Leopold
December 15, 2008
Marilyn,
My prayers and sympathy go out
to you and your family. He will be remember always by all his friends.
Love and Prayers
Ross Quane
December 15, 2008
Marilyn & Family,
Jack was a special character indeed and never forgot his roots or those who helped him in his life. We always appreciated his visits, his quick smile and good humour. He will be missed by us all. We hope that the memories of good times with him, will grow ever stronger for you and your family in the days and years ahead. Thinking of you....
Will Perdue
December 13, 2008
Marilyn and Family
Hard to belive that 20 years has past since my trip to Anchorage. Jack is the reason that I am in the States working as an Electrician. I remember his trip to Montana with the new Motorhome, and the look on all the neighbors faces when he pulled up and parked up front.He will be missed . Will
Kelly Lessley
December 13, 2008
Marilyn, I have had the pleasure of being blessed with waiting on you and Jack. At first you guys were my regulars that I waited for every Sunday. But later you guys became a big piece of my heart and famly. I am going to miss Jack and his all of his sparkle, but it will never be forgotten and it will be carried on through you. I love you very much.
Love always,
Kelly Lessley
Mary & Archie Miller
December 13, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Marilyn and your family. I know I will never lose the picture of Jack's big grin in my mind. He was a wonderful guy. Thinking of you.
Howie & Joan Larke
December 12, 2008
Dear Marilyn:
It's so hard to believe that Jack is no longer on this earth. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Love, Howie & Joan Larke (Jennifer Friesen's Mum & Dad)
Theodore Sullivan
December 12, 2008
Marilyn, My daughter Michelle told me of Jack's passing. Such wonderful memories I will always cherish of all the times we spent togrther. My thoughts are with you and family during this sad time.
Don & Shalmir Kehler
December 12, 2008
Jack will always be in our memory, go in peace "Jacob", Marilyn you are in our prayers we will always be near Don and Shalmir
Charles & Sunday Quane
December 12, 2008
Marilyn and Family.
Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this very sad time at the loss of Jack. He certainly gave all of us some very fond memories indeed. He will be dearly missed by all of us.
Michelle Sullivan (Fritz)
December 12, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
James and Julia Barnett
December 12, 2008
Barry and Michelle,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your pain and sorrow pass quickly and may your fond memories last forever.
Linda Hagen
December 12, 2008
I am truly sorry for your loss. Jack was a super person to whom I will miss greatly! Alway enjoyed when you two came by the office to visit with Jack Dunbar. Always a good time listening to them remembering the old days.
Janet Armstrong
December 12, 2008
My sincere condolences to you, Marilyn and the family
Jennifer Friesen
December 12, 2008
Marilyn and Family,
So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He was such a gregarious, friendly guy and I will miss him.
Jennifer Friesen (Howie & Joan's daughter)
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