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Lori Matson Obituary
passed away on Augudt 2, 2009. Survived by daughters Rene Baron-Heimer, Debra Mund, Lori Blanski, Sherry Dziubak and Kathleen Petgen, son Larry O'Hearon. Special companion Harold Hillen Jr. She was preceded in death by Ray Matson, Ron Baron Jim O"Hearson (winicki). Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren and many special friends. Memorial services 2 P.M. Wednesday August 5, 2009 at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary located at 7924 N. 59 Ave. in Glendale, Arizona
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for Lori Matson
Kathleen Petgen
December 16, 2022
Dear Mom,
Christmas is right around the corner. I am putting up zero decorations, family will get Christmas Stockings. I so miss Christmas on Owasso. My mind goes back to the white flocked tree, blocking the front door, and gifts over half way up the tree. You did so much for all of us, to make sure we had a great Christmas. Then the holidays in Glendale, changing out all the "snow" & lights under all those houses. LOL. So many great memories with you. I would love to put out all my Christmas one last time, to re-live all those memories. It won't be next year either, as plans are already in the works for different Celebration. Know that you are missed dearly, and thought about even more. I Love You.
L Blanski
December 14, 2022
Really wish u were here. I need u more than ever right now!!
L Blanski
October 8, 2022
Still missing u very much!
Sherry O'Hearon
August 5, 2022
So missed. 13 years now!
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Lori Blanski
January 8, 2022
Thinking of you and your birth date is coming up. Love and miss u!
L Blanski
May 18, 2021
Thinking of u and still missing u very much Mommy Dearest!
Lori Blanski
January 22, 2021
Thinking of u and missing u!!
L Blanski
August 1, 2020
U are sadly missed and thought of often
L Blanski
February 8, 2020
Thinking of u on ur birth date. Love and miss u lots!
L Blanski
December 14, 2019
Mom-
U r sadly missed and thought of often. I was at the store recently and thought of u as they had the suckers u made me get Joey. Of course I had to buy some for Joey. By the time he showed up to Shawnees house we ate 1/2 of them! I guess when u snooze u lose! Joey works hard and is a good man and I met his future wife, now wife and they seem good for each other. U would be very impressed with who he has become!
I think of u every day. I have a heart with ur ashes in it and name on it and I keep it on my desk and use it as a paper weight which makes me think of u lots and wish u were here. I cant wait to be with u again!! Love u lots!
Joseph and Christie Wagner
Sherry O'Hearon
September 4, 2019
Mom,
It's hard to believe it has been 10 years already! I miss you as much today, as I did the day you left us!
It really hit home when Joey got married over the weekend, knowing how much you would have wanted to be there! But I know you were there in spirit!
He did it Mom, he finally kept his promise to you, and I couldn't be prouder of the great man he has become! I know that is something you prayed for!
May God keep his loving arms wrapped around you! Until we meet again!
With much love and respect!
Sherry
Lori Blanski
July 31, 2018
Mom:
Been thinking of you lots!! Really missing u. In 1 day it will be 9 yrs u have been gone. Unreal!
I spent this past winter in AZ and it was really hard being there and not being able to go see u.I met up with some friends in Phoenix one day and OMG u wouldn't believe how things have changed including Glendale!!! Crazy fast drivers everywhere with no more single lane roads,new over passes, many new freeways and crazy busy everywhere u go! Went to Rocky Point, Mexico for a week with the woman I was staying with who has a nice house down there also. It was so beautiful there! It just wasn't right being in Az or going to Mexico without u there. I did meet lots of new people there and was kept busy but still always thought about u and wished u were here!
Jessi,Henry and her friend and daughter came to visit and we took the trip to Sedona that u always liked to take so u were always on my mind. That town really built up! U would love Henry,he has such personality and is so much fun!
I know u r enjoying your new pain free life and I can't wait to be with u again! I miss u and love u sooo much!
Lori Blanski
July 27, 2017
Just missing on you! Wish we could talk!
Love you Mom!
Sherry
Happy Birthday 2014! Love you!
Sherry Dziubak
February 24, 2014
Missing the Queen Hoot - Memorial Day 2013!
Lori Blanski
July 19, 2013
Gone but not forgotten. You are missed dearly! Not sure if my photo went through so will try again. I also might have put your name in error - oops! In memory of the Red Hat that you were! We use purple a lot since that was your favorite color and of course one of your Red Hat colors!
Memorial Day 2013 My Momma the Queen Hoot. You are missed dearly!
Lori Matson
July 19, 2013
Sherry Dziubak
January 6, 2013
Sitting here wishing I could talk with you. I miss you so much Mom. I was just reading through Ron's Memorial book, and I was reading your entries. They just keep brining me to tears. My family is much less full without both of you.
Miss you and Love you so Much!
Sherry....
Sherry Dziubak
March 26, 2012
Mom haven't been in here or Ron's book for some time now.You would so love your 2 little great granddaughters Abby and Morganne...They are just precious! Morganne is a little toughie and oh so cute. Abby is 4 in August and she is such a smart girl, and cute.
My grandchildren make life special.
Love you Mom and miss you!
I was at the cemetary about a week ago brought you out a beautiful long stem red rose. You were on my mind.
Lori Blanski
March 21, 2012
Mom~
Miss talking with you so much!! Miss my trips to AZ. The "3 little kids" have stayed connected and it has been great! Gee, my sis even went to NM without me :-( can u believe that? That is ok, I kept her company all the way home to make sure she made it back safe. Circumstances beyond my control! God, I wish u were here so we could take u there. I know that would be the hi-light of your life!
I can here u talking with Rambo and I am sure he is hanging out on your shoulder again happy as can be to be together again..
Until we are togethr again...happy memories, some good chuckles and a few tears of missing you.
Sherry Dziubak
May 31, 2011
Missing on you Mom. Know that everyone is ok...Love you!
Shoshannah Palchizaca-Baron
May 30, 2011
Grandma its still so hard without you here I am always thinking about you and REALLY miss our saturday phone calls you always had such wonderful stories and advice and you never failed to make to make me laugh. I cant tell you how many times I have picked up the phone to call you I miss you dearly Grandma but I know you are with your boys and we will all be together once again one day. I love you Grandma
love always Shawnee
Sherry Dziubak
May 31, 2010
Mom,
It is Memorial Day today, and I have been thinking of you and my big brother so strongly. We are still in the year of firsts. It is hard not to be able to pick up the phone and call you. I know that you know I was out at the cemetary on Mother's Day, I brought you a balloon. When my flowers are in full bloom, I will be bringing you fresh flowers weekly. You have a beautiful resting place, and it is so relaxing for me to go out there.
I miss you so much Mom, and wish you were still here with us.
All my love is being sent to you!
Love and miss you!
Your daughter,
12 suckers Grandma ordered us to get Joey - order Fulfilled 2009
February 28, 2010
Preparing to put Mom at final resting spot 8-10-09
February 28, 2010
Roselawn Cemetary - MN -Kathleen putting Mom in final resting place 8-10-09
February 28, 2010
Key Largo Florida - Ryan - Great Grandson 2003
February 28, 2010
Roselawn Cemetary Entrance - 8-10-09 Rosevile, MN
February 28, 2010
Who Loves you Rambo (Rammie)??
February 28, 2010
Mom - AZ at home 2007
February 28, 2010
Mom's Wall - Christmas Eve 2009
February 28, 2010
Memorial Heart
February 28, 2010
Queen Hoot - Jessica's Wedding - Key Largo, FL
February 27, 2010
Sherry Dziubak
February 11, 2010
Happy Birthday Mom,
I have no excuse for being late. I was supposed to bring Ed to the Mayo Clinic that day but we had some terrible winter weather, and we chose not to bring the loaner car that far in this weather. So I stayed home. Could have been on here, but must of been busy doing something else. I hope you celebrated full heartedly with your family that is with you. And now Valentines Day is right around the corner so, Happy Valentines Day to you also...
It's hard to go through all the firsts of you not being around, but we are managing as we all did with Ron also.
Miss you lots Mom...
Love always,
Sherry
Lori Blanski
February 8, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMY DEAREST!
I LOVE U AND MISS U LOTS!
Lori and Rambo
February 3, 2010
February 3, 2010
February 3, 2010
February 3, 2010
Mom & the Viet Naam Vets Cycle Club
February 3, 2010
Lori Matson - AZ Funeral 8-2009
February 3, 2010
Sherry Dziubak
January 29, 2010
Mom,
I so miss you. It is coming up on 6 months since you have left us. I would prefer to have you here. I believe that you watched over me at work when I got hit by the drunk driver, things could have been so much worse... Thanks for keeping your eyes on my family and myself.
I have been working very hard on your Memorial cd, it is very time consuming trying to find all the pics with you.Beings though you hated your pic taken. I have been through about 15 cd's, and all of my Kodak software. I still have to go through the bin with all my pics from my life, I should find a few more in there. It will be worth it when it is completed. I promised Larry and Belinda I would make that, but didn't think I had the knowledge to do it on my own. But now I am at least one third of the way done with it. I have found some really silly pictures of you with the Red Hats, and they seriously make me smile. Lori is planning on emailing me a few special pics that she has, and then I will feel like I can complete the cd.
I emailed Harold today and asked him if he had any pictures of you and him together. Waiting to see the answer from him. He was part of your life and should not be left out of the cd.
Just know that I wish you were still with us. Things would be so much easier.
I continue to cherish the many times that we shared Sedona Az. together, the cruize, the trip to Florida for Jessica's wedding.
I look at your hutch and your beautiful china, and it makes me think of you daily. What great taste you had in everything you owned and did.
I will also miss heading out to Az to visit you, but seems that last few times I had been there was in the summer time, so I will not miss the heat that time of year.
Harold tells us that Rambo is doing ok...he wants to know, "who loves you?"
I know that he misses you, but also that he had come very comfortable with Harold during the time you spent in the hospital and rehab center. I will never forget you moving to hospice, and Harold and I stopped at home to pick up Rambo. When we got him to the hospital he was so excited to see you, but we were not allowed to take him out of the cage. You hadn't opened your eyes since the machines were turned off, but when we told you that Rambo was there with you, you opened your eyes and looked at him, he just squawked and squawked. That was the last thing that you ever focused on. That is why we call him child #9. My brother. The bird...
My tears are starting to roll, which means it is time to close this entry, know that I will be back again.
Love you and miss you so much....
Your daughter also,
Sherry
Mom & Diane cruisin' to Black Angus for Lunch 2008
January 28, 2010
Mom - ready to go out on the town
January 28, 2010
Mom's resting place in MN
January 28, 2010
Roselawn Cemetary
January 25, 2010
Lori Blanski
January 25, 2010
Mom~
You are so deeply missed. I really miss not being able to talk to you on the phone every day. John doesn't yell through the office anymore "your Mom's on the phone." It is hard for me not to be able to call you in the evenings.
I will really miss not taking anymore trips to AZ. 35 years of vacations to AZ.
I am so glad Shawnee and I came to AZ before everybody else and were able to spend some special alone time with you. Those 2 weeks of memories mean more to me than anything. I get a chuckle when I think of the 3 of us sitting on the couch, one on each side of you, and you holding our hands and batting your eyes at us and telling us how glad you were that we were there, how nice it was that "us girls" could just sit and talk all by ourselves. To be able to just sit and watch a movie and enjoy time with you. Some very special memories. Shawnee and I still laugh over the time we were late picking you up from dialysis (for good reason)and we were both afraid to walk in the door 1st.
I really miss your laughter,good sense of humor, your stories that would have me rolling with tears cuz I laughed so hard, your knowledge, wisdom, inspiration, advice,cooking, so many fond memories. I am so glad of the trips we have done together, the laughter, the memories. You were always the life of the party!
You said you lived your life to the fullest and you were ready to go. I believe you lived your life to the fullest and you left smiles on so many faces along the way. I can't say I was ready for you to go but it was hard to see you suffer the way you did the past few years. You still fought though and pushed it as much as you could until the end. I must say you were always a fighter! You made it to your events with the Red Hats even if you weren't doing well and you always made time for your friends.
I am so glad you are resting here in MN by your family. This is where you belong and I come visit you often. This was our plan and I must tell you it is as beautiful as it was when we drove through there when you were here.
As much as I miss you, I am glad your suffering is over. May you rest in peace!
I love you so much!
Your daughter,
Lil Lori or Lori Jr :-)
Shoshannah Baron P.T.
October 17, 2009
Grandma,
There is not a single day that goes by that I do not think about you. I miss you so much. I catch myself trying to call you every weekend still I just cant believe that your really gone. I love you and miss you so much.
Love always,
Shoshannah Baron
Sherry Dziubak
September 2, 2009
Mom,
It's been a month today since you left us. I miss being able to call you on the phone. I hadn't been out to your site up here yet but Lori told me that they spelled your name wrong, and your name will not be up for another couple of weeks. I will be looking for it so I can send pictures to the family that are not in the state.
I am working on a memorial cd for the family also. I hope to have that done soon.
I am assuming that you are keeping a good eye on me while I am at work. Just know that I feel you there.
I hope you are enjoying the family that is with you now. I sure miss all of you.
Love you lots Mom and miss you more...
Kathleen Petgen
August 30, 2009
Mom,
It's almost been a month, and a day hasn't gone by that I haven't thought of you, even with the long days of training. There are times during the day that I pull out your Memorial Book, and look at the photos. How I wish that we would have had more of those times. Especially the fun time that we had on the ship getting up EARLY to have breakfast, or all the fun that we had going to all the shows in Branson, Missouri. These are the times that I will truly treasure.
I was looking at paperwork the other day, and the dates were ironic. You were born on 2/8, and you died on 8/2. What are the odds of that!
I know that you are at peace now, but it's still hard on all of us that you have left us.
Love you Mom!
Shoshannah "Baron" P. T.
August 17, 2009
My Dearest Grandma,
I hate writting in these things but you already know that. I miss you and love you more than words can ever say. I had a hard time on saturday not talking to you but I did pick up the phone and call your house so I could hear your voice once again on your voice mail. I know that you are resting now and your hurting is threw, and I also know you are with the rest of your family now and we will all be together once again. see you on the other side. I love you lot's.
Love always,
Shoshannah
Beau O'Hearon
August 16, 2009
Grandma,
Thanks for all the memories, I have had many great memories with you.I remember all the times as a little kid going to your house, the most prominent memory would have to be the time we were all by the pool and Ed steped on a spider and 100's of baby spiders came out. Me and Trisha always laugh about that. Another great memory was a Christmas at your house, mom had us wrap a present for you, we wraped it really good in multiple boxes, turns out it was for us and we wraped it up good. Many good times at your house, I will miss you alot Grandma and I will cherish all the great memory's you gave me, Thank you Grandma for being you, You are a very dear person and will be missed by everyone that's been touched by you. I love you always Grandma
Beau O'Hearon
Larry O'Hearon
August 16, 2009
To my sisters Rene',Debbie,Lori, Sherry, and Kathleen, their children and grandchildren. We all grieve in different ways. May the good Lord watch over you and guide you in this time of grief over the loss of our mother. Know that she is with God now and she has the greatest peace of all. Her place of eternal rest is so beautiful and peaceful. May we all have the gift of Gods salvation in our lives. Live your lives in peace and God bless you all.
Joseph Wagner
August 16, 2009
Grandma,
I enjoyed spending the time I had with you in Az. before you left us. I will never forget about the candy store. That will always bring a smile to my face. And a laugh out my mouth....
If only you could have seen while you were in the hospital, how I was going to act the next time I went in the hospital. I wanted to cry like a baby and stomp my feet and shake my hands cause they did not get me the suckers that you wanted me to have. Although my mom made up for it when you were in hospice and I don't have to whine anymore... I miss you Grandma, and love you!!!
Love your Grandson,
Joey
Kathleen Petgen
August 15, 2009
Mom,
This is my 3rd time starting this. It has been an emotional month for me, and things are about to get more hectic for me with my mission to Iraq coming very soon.
You had a beautiful Memorial in AZ, so that your friends and Harold could have closure. Your Memorial in MN was attended by many family and friends who loved you dearly. You had 3 of your kids to get up and speak about everything, and especially Rambo and your key fab.
It was good to hear from Janet, your previous boss. I was hoping that we would get the chance to chat with her, and she is still as wonderful as before.
Well Mom, please know that I Love You, and would love to chat more; however I have so much to do prior to 3PM tomorrow. So, enjoy your time with your Sons, Parents, etc. Becareful on Rons Harley up there, and try not to tip it over again.
Love you!
Paul Showalter
August 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Some of my fondest memories include the road trips to Laughlin with Lori driving (at least the first ten miles) and then through the desert to Vegas. Those times were great, because of Lori's spirit and sense of humor. Even though I believe Lori is in a better place, she is truely missed by me.
Mom, Sherry, Kathleen & Lori Cruise 2003
August 14, 2009
Sherry Dziubak
August 10, 2009
Mom,
Today was a hard day and we pulled through o.k. You raised a strong family here. You are in your final resting place at Roselawn Cemetary in Roseville, Mn. You had most of your family there including Larry and his wife Belinda. You would love and appreciate her so much. Seems like she is taking good care of him. He is ok Mom you don't need to search for him anymore. He didn't understand how sick you really were for the last couple of years. He got up in front and told the story about Rambo getting loose. You know nobody can tell the story better then him.
You would be so proud of all of us, Kathleen and Lori held a memorial for you in Az. So your friends and Harold could get closure.
They also set up your service for Mn. from Az. and they did a wonderful job. Believe it or not even I got up and spoke about some of the great memories that I will cherish forever. They will come in here in the future. I also, read a statement from your best friend Ann. Kathleen read a statement from Janet Phillips, she had so much love and respect for you. As did everyone.
I hope you are having a great time reuniting with your parents, your friends, and your sons.
I have so much to tell you, but I am so tired that I will have to save it for another day.
Know that I feel the releif, that you are at peace. The last couple of weeks with us in Az. was a very tough time. We stood by your side and made some tough decisions. But know, that we did what you wanted.
Hugs and Kisses Mom....
Love you so much!!!
Patsy Baker
August 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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