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Jerry Matsen Obituary
1936 ~ 2013
Jerry Matsen, 77, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Jerry was born March 14, 1936 in Moscow, Idaho to Gilbert and Emma Mae Matsen. he graduated from Payette high School in 1954 and the University of Idaho in 1958.
He served four years in the Army and then worked for Sperry Univac for 33 years as a Logistics Engineer.
He loved to golf (a hole-in-one at Scotch Pines).
Jerry is survived by his wife Ruth, daughter Rosie (Dale) Champion, sons John (Pam) Sessions and Chris Matsen, his sister Janet Farmer, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Friday November 15 at Bountiful City Cemetery.
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Gary Catron
November 22, 2013
One year behind Jerry at Payette High, I always
admired his athletic abilities. He proved that a
guy who wore glasses, as I did, could still be an
outstanding athlete. R.I.P.
-Gary Catron Franklin, TN
Bonnie Clemmer-Miller
November 22, 2013
I have lost touch with Janet, Jerry's sister, (from childhood in Emmett), over the years. Am so sorry for your loss. My sincere thoughts and prayers.
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