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Eleanor Mathews Obituary
June 26, 1924 –
January 29, 2014
Resident of Sacramento
Born and raised in San Francisco, CA, June 26, 1924 to SFPD Cpt. John & Margaret E. (Doherty) Reed. Graduating St. Joseph School of Nursing she dedicated herself to the service of others by sharing her skills and talents. She modeled love, joy, and compassion in her friendships with nursing and Marinwood "buddies", and others she held dear. She savored life with its ups and downs and made you the center of her universe. She would say, "Bloom where you're planted" and "kill'em with kindness". Smart, witty, independent, she valued education, genuine and sincere fellowship, and the arts. Blessed with the "gift of gab" she loved bridge, big gatherings of family and friends over a meal, and the faith community. Living overseas, Ellie spoke 6 languages and served all regardless of race, creed, status, or cost to herself. She was full of grace and will be greeted by Jesus with "Well done my good and faithful servant". She leaves behind her loving husband of 58 years Charles R. Mathews, their children Kathye, Chris, Brian (Haley), Barbara Dana (Matt) and Charlie, and her 11 grandchildren whom she loved and adored. She passed unexpectedly after a brief illness on January 29, 2014. A memorial celebrating her life will be held in the spring. She was a wonderful woman, loved by many, missed by all. Donations to Convent of Mercy Academy, CMAAA, PO Box 970943, Miami FL, 33197, may be made in her memory; a charity she loved and served while in Jamaica.
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Memories and Condolences
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rosemary pezzuto
January 25, 2021
I am thinking about you and the crew in heaven--probably all of you talking at once. You are having a ST Joes Tea and I have memories of all us kids playing with the student nurses in the Auditorium with the Cable Car riding down the ramp. Icecream and cookies too. Eli-- YOu will always be part of my heart.
Roey Pezzuto
February 12, 2014
Ellie-- you always light the fire within my soul. I am so blessed to have loved and been loved by you.
Roey
Rosemary Pezzuto
February 12, 2014
Barbara,
I got your message about my dearest Ellie's death and was heart Broken. I could not find anywhere your contact info until today- thanks to the internet. Please email me your info so we can share a moment of Ellieness---Mom so shared that the funeral was wonderful Thank you so much for thinking of me and contacting me. My email is [email protected]. Love to you and all the kids.
Margaret Reed
February 10, 2014
So very sorry to learn of "Ellie's" passing. I have such fond memories of
the anniversary celebration and her warmth and love for all her family.
Please advise me of any memorial celebration. I will keep her in my prayers and I know she will be "putting in a good word for her family always".
All the best to all of you. Margaret Reed
My address is still 41 Westwood Drive, SF and phone #415 584/4907.
February 6, 2014
Eleanor, an angel of the universe, and one of my mother's dearest friends. Those women in the nursing group showed great strength in their individual lives and knew how to laugh (especially with Eleanor's great sense of humor) and have a great time when they all got together. Our prayers go out to her family, and we feel truly blessed to have known such a great lady. The McMahon (Peggy) Family
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