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Craig Matthis Obituary
He passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side after a long and difficult battle with MS.
Craig attended Grades one through four in Helena and grades five through 12 in Bozeman.
Upon completion of high school, he had several jobs in the valley until he was employed by Tele-Communications Inc. (TCI) where he worked for 19 years as a cable technician.
Craig married Robin Elizabeth Tate on Sept. 18, 1979, in Bozeman. They later divorced. They have one daughter, Maria Lee Matthis.
Craig had many interests. He collected rocks, antiques, vintage cars and coins. He was a beautiful skier, starting out early in the Buddy Werner program at Bridger Bowl.
Craig was an avid sportsman and loved Montana; particularly the Gallatin Valley and the Headwaters of the Missouri.
Craig is survived by his mother, Karen R. Matthis of Bozeman; his daughter, Maria Lee Matthis and grandson, Mason Craig Del Grande, also of Bozeman; sister, Kay Suzanne Matthis of Spokane, Wash.; and brother, T. Scott Matthis of Plains.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dell R. Matthis; grandparents, Elmer and Ruth Kenyon Johnson, and Frank and Rhena Matthis.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 28, at 2 p.m. at Dokken Nelson Funeral Home. Memorials may be may to Heart of the Valley P.O. Box 11390, Bozeman, MT 59719 or to Bozeman Deaconess Hospice, 931 Highland Blvd. Suite 3200, Bozeman, MT 59715.
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Curt Synness
March 30, 2007
Karen, Scott, Kay and families;
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Craig. Our families have been great friends over the years, dating way back to before Del helped build our cabin in 1959. I'll always remember the fun my folks had with Del and Karen during Montana's Centennial celebrations in '64. Karen taught me how to keep a baseball scorebook that same year during the Cards-Yankees World Series, when I'd walk to your house from the Junior High for lunch. Seems like just yesterday that Craig and Scott were little kids passing a football around in your front yard. RIP Craig.
Connie Rauser
March 28, 2007
Karen, Scott and Kay,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
(formerly of Toston, MT)
Marlene Brighton
March 27, 2007
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
Vickie Rauser
March 27, 2007
Sympathy and prayers to you at this time of sorrow.
John and Sherry Zipperian
March 26, 2007
Dear Karen and Family,
We are in Yuma right now - sad news travels fast - and far...
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Sherry Zipperian
Craig and his best friend Festus at Greg's lake home
Wes and Carol Synness
March 26, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Terry Bass
March 25, 2007
Karen...prayers are with you.
Terry Bass
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