Name: Viewing for Patricia Jean McCourt Mathis
Start: 2016-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-08-06T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Larkin Sunset Gardens - Sandy

1935 ~ 2016
Patricia Jean McCourt Mathis our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully in her home on August 2, 2016. She waged a long dignified and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Patricia was born in Price UT to Thomas R. and Gertrude M. McCourt. She married John Stoker Mathis on April 9, 1954 in Sunnyside, UT; later solemnized November 8, 1957 in the Lost Angeles Temple. Theirs is a great love story. Pat and John supported one another unconditionally. They welcomed 5 children into their home.
Patricia was very musically talented. She was asked to go to New York to pursue a musical career. She chose instead to be an incredible wife, partner, mother and friend. Patricia sang in the Tabernacle Choir for 21 years. She taught all of her children to love music. Pat loved to travel. She and John visited many places in the world with the Tabernacle Choir, and through their business Abbey Carpet.
Patricia and John loved being together and being with their children and grandchildren. The Scofield Cabin was a favorite spot. They loved boating, fishing, sporting events, dinners, holiday gatherings, or any activity together as a family. Pat was a voracious reader, completing thousands of books. She and John read to all their children and grandchildren.
Survived by Steve (Kari) Mathis-son, Susie (Brian) Kochevar, Linda (Scott)Gorringe-daughters, Valene Jensen, Lorretta DiAmico-sisters, and Max (Pat) McCourt-brother. Pat has nineteen grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren, many beloved in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Pat was preceded in death by: John Mathis-husband, Brian George Mathis-son, Sherrie Ann Mathis Gentry-daughter, and her parents.
A viewing will be held Friday, August 5, 2016 from 6-8 pm at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, Utah 84092. The funeral will be held at the same location Saturday August 6, 2016 at 10:00 am with a viewing from 9:00-9:45 am
Interment will be at the Price City Cemetery at 2:00 pm
Online condolences may be sent to the family at larkincares.com

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Aug. 4 to Aug. 5, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Mathis

Sponsored by Larkin Sunset Gardens - Sandy.

10 Entries

Sarah Guertler

September 1, 2016

Patricia Mathis was an amazing woman who inspired me. I met her once in a grocery store. Times were difficult, and I needed an extra two dollars to be able to pay for my items. She handed me a twenty dollar bill and told me that things would work out.
To this day, I still thank her for the loving woman who gave me hope when times were hard.

Garry Kershaw

August 22, 2016

John and Pat were members of the Butler 9th Ward at the same time I lived there. I never forgot the the loving relationship they shared. It was obvious they were meant for each other and i am certain that companionship will continue on throughout eternity.

They left behind a wonderful example of what a marriage should be and I shall always be grateful for having known them.

Garry kershaw

Jerome Gallegos

August 6, 2016

A wonderfully warm and and intelligent mother and person. I'm so happy I was able to know you and spend what ever short time I did with you and the Mathis family - All of you, truly beautiful people. Brian was a friend of mine. Pat, John, Brian, his brother and sisters always treated me and each other kindly whenever I saw them. I greatly admire all of the Mathis family.

Jerome Gallegos
Las Vegas, Nevada

Betty Jo Mortensen

August 6, 2016

Chad and I wish to send our love to Pat's children and their families at this time of sorrow and loss.

Pat was a lady in all aspects of her life and carried herself with grace and dignity at all times. She was beautiful inside and out with the voice of an angel.

We also send our love and sympathy to Valene, Lorretta. Max and Patty and their extended families.

Families truly are eternal and will be together forever, as I am sure she is experiencing with John and her many loved ones.

Much Love,
Chad and Betty Jo Sherwood Mortensen
Jeff and Sue Mortensen
Laurel and Danny Hampton
Marilyn Konopasek

Marilyn - Allred Hilton

August 5, 2016

Pat was one of the first friends I made in Sunnyside when we were both fifteen. We lived just four doors apart. She was truly a beautiful singer, her voice revealed the nice person she was. On many of her singing engagements it was my opportunity to be her accompanist. There were six of us from the Sunnyside area who shared lots of fun times. Now there are three of us. During the last years since John's passing, I had some contact with Pat via phone. They were pleasant conversations, mostly reminiscing I am grateful for her example, her talent, and that we could call each other friend.

Ralph Nelsn

August 5, 2016

I attended Jr.High & High School with Pat. Everyone who knew her loved her. Sweet, talented, smart, she had everything. She was truly a special person and I wish her family the best during this difficult time.

Ann McMullin

August 5, 2016

Pat was a gracious, talented, and fun young woman and a wonderful mother. Although She was several years older than me, she was always kind to me. I've admired her and John since I was a little girl. He was so handsome. She so beautiful, inside and out. I'm grateful for her good example of being a genuinely good person. God bless you all and your family. It's hard to lose those so dear to us.

August 4, 2016

When I think of Pat the words dignified and beautiful is how I will always remember her.
So sorry for your loss.
May you be comforted in knowing she loves you.

Renee Gallegos
former S-72 TAB-Choir and long time neighbor

Marsha McCourt Sortor

August 3, 2016

I remember being so proud of having a family member as part of the Tabernacle Choir. Every Sunday on Music and the Spoken Word, I would listen and look for my beautiful cousin in the soprano section of the choir. She is a very talented lady and I loved and admired her very much.
Marsha McCourt Sortor

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