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1979
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2024
Megan Mattern Obituary
Midland, TX - Megan Mattern, 44, passed away on March 15, 2024, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, after a valiant fight with cancer. Born December 6, 1979 to Wes and Susan Mattern, Megan grew up in a large family. She was smart, quick-witted, friendly and loved to travel. Her many talents included excelling in academics, writing and public speaking skills, calligraphy, ability to easily learn languages- Spanish,French, Romanian and Arabic, breaking into song at any moment, cooking delicious foods, beautifully wrapping gifts, and a ready smile. She truly loved people and took much effort to care for them in real and tangible ways. She embraced people from all walks of life and had friends from all over the world. Even when faced with the hardships of life, Megan exhibited perseverance, resilience and true Mattern humor. She found solace in her faith in Jesus and the promise of everlasting life and gladly shared that hope with others. Though never able to have children of her own, a pain she deeply felt, Megan had a gift with children. Her maternal heart found an outlet in her role as sister, aunt, teacher, nanny, babysitter, and to orphans in Mexico, Romania and Morocco. Even during her time at Teen Challenge in Midland, Tx and afterwards with the homeless in Lubbock, TX, she touched the hearts and lives around her. Years of struggling with addiction took Megan away from her family before cancer did. It will always be a sadness for us. We take comfort that Megan made it home, was safe and surrounded by love in her last moments and that we will see her again in heaven. Megan is survived by her father Wes Mattern (Janice), mother Susan Boles (Bonnie Arnold), and siblings: Luke Mattern (Jennifer) and children and grandchildren, Josh Mattern (Holly) and children, Phoebe Preston (Marc) and her children and grandchild, Annie Martell (Nathaniel) and children, Sarah Moxley (Jeremiah) and children, Robin Lyman and children, John Mattern, Deborah Higgins (Ryan), David Mattern, Molly Nash (Eric), Benjamin Mattern and step-sisters Miranda Campbell and children and Jennifer Joyner and children. A memorial gathering will take place in July.
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Annie McBain Webb
July 13, 2024
Wes & Susie and all Megan´s brothers & sisters , I am so very sorry for your loss of Megan .
I knew Megan as a very young beautiful little girl , always so loving and kind .
I pray for peace and comfort to you knowing that
Megan lives forever in our hearts
Jessica Butterfield Santiago
April 22, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss Wes and Susan, I knew Megan back when we went to DACF. And knew her in her younger years, I know she is in heaven in Jesus's arms now and looking over the 1s she loved and will pray for peace for you and all who loved her! So sorry for your loss of this beautiful daughter
Sylvia Dow
April 21, 2024
I am so sorry to hear. I have known Meagan since she was a young teenager. Always kind , wonderful with her siblings, she also cared for our children with special needs. They loved her
A beautiful angel
Rebekah Hunter Davis
April 20, 2024
Wes and Susie, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you.
To Megan´s siblings whom I loved and cared for- Josh, Phoebe, Annie, Sarah, Robin, John, Deborah, David & Molly -( and to her other siblings whom I did not know) my deepest sympathy in the loss of your sister.
Memories of Megan as a child, which is when I knew her most, are always accompanied by her expressive smile.
Sending love and prayers,
Rebekah Hunter Davis
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Mary leonard
April 19, 2024
Suzie, I am so sorry you have to bear this pain. May your family and memories hold you up and keep you safe. Sending my love and prayers.
Judy, Singaram, Sangita, Mallika and Andal
April 19, 2024
Holding the Suzie & the Mattern family in our hearts & our prayers.
Marcy
April 18, 2024
Wes and Susie, Dan and I will always remember Megan and her zest for life.
So sorry for your loss.
Brenda Souza
April 18, 2024
Hugs to the family of this special person we loved!
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