Mary Beth Matthews

Mary Beth Matthews

Mary Matthews Obituary

Published by Star Tribune from Apr. 21 to Apr. 26, 2009.
Matthews, Mary Beth Co-Pastor of Solid Rock Church, age 54, of Elk River, formerly of Buffalo, went to be with Jesus on April 13, 2009. Preceded in death by her father, Wallace I. Peterson. Survived by her husband of 37 years, Dr. William Matthews; her mother, Ardath L. Peterson; children, Chelsea (Ken) Smith, Rachel (Kyle) Smith, William IV (Kelly), Mindy (Oscar) Olivares, Andrew (Lorena), and Emily (Luis) Maldonado; grandchildren, Tyler, Cameron, Kennedy, Cash, Caleb, Daniel, Abigail, Olivia, William V, Tony, Adriana, Natalia, Marcos, Priscila and a new granddaughter on-the-way. Also survived by her sister, Judy (Bill) Leonard of Buffalo and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral service was held at 7 PM Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Solid Rock Church 11800 196th Ave. NW, Elk River. Interment private. Memorials preferred to Solid Rock Church. Arr. Dare's Funeral Home, 763-441-1212.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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Roxanne Mattson Schaaf

June 13, 2009

Dear Bill and family, I was so deeply sorry to hear about Marys death. I knew Mary from Sunday School at Zion Lutheran and from school in Buffalo. Her sister Judy was a classmate of mine. I am sure all of you have such wonderful memories of your beautiful mom and Bill your wife of 37 years. My thought are with all of you at this time.

Danny Segulja

May 13, 2009

Dear Rachel, My thoughts and pryers are with you and your family.
Peace be with you, Danny

Danny Segulja

May 13, 2009

Dear Rachel, My thoughts and pryers are with you and your family.
Peace be with you, Danny

Barbara Heinitz

April 30, 2009

Live on in peace Mary. I will miss you very much. Cousin Barb

Nick Kinn

April 22, 2009

Dear Pastor Bill & family,

I'm so sorry to hear about your lovely wife and mother. I pray that the Lord will comfort you all during this time of loss. I also pray that you will continue to do the work of the Lord and destroy the works of our enemy! May God bless you and keep you in His loving arms.

In Christ,

Pastor Nick Kinn
Living Word Christian Center
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Greg & Sherry Sederstrom

April 21, 2009

Rachel & Kyle,
Keep your memories close as they will help
you get thru this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

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