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ARDENE MATTICH Obituary

Ardene Mattich Nov. 21, 1934 - Dec. 19, 2013 A lifetime Fife resident, Ardene passed away peacefully at home. Daughter of the late Mary and Pete Sestan, she is survived by her loving husband of 58 years Ed Mattich. Fife High School Class of 1952 and RN graduate of 1955 from Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing. Her greatest joy arrived with their four children; Jerry (deceased '10), Meri (Dale Watson), Rose Mattich (Wally Camp), and Tom (Allison) as well as five wonderful grandchildren; Courtney, Katie, Alexandria, Isaac (deceased '06) and Samantha. Survived also by sister Delma (Robert Mattich), nephews Peter (Joan) and Michael (Carol), great nephews Ryan, Scott, Steven, great niece Krystal (Steve Lewis, daughter Charlotte). A Celebration of Life will be held December 27, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 2303 54th Ave East, Fife, WA, followed by a luncheon at Parish Hall. Rosary precedes service at 10:30am. Family requests donations in her honor to Multicare Health Foundation/Hospice, 409 South J Street, Tacoma, WA 98405. Funeral arrangements by Curnow Funeral Home of Sumner, WA. (253)863-2800

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Dec. 22, 2013.

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Rosie

April 21, 2018

Love you Mom..,miss you daily

Frances Ross

January 16, 2014

Remembering my wonderful third grader. Ardene brightened days long after third grade. She made things "happen" and it was always fun. Fondly, Miss R (Frances Rosenzweig Ross)

Ron and Marsha Surina

December 26, 2013

Ardene, with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes I say goodby until I meet you on the other side. Thank you for a lifetime of laughter and fun. Thank you for the memories of my teenage years. Thanks to you and your family for treating me as though I was a part of your family. The friendship lasted for many memorable years. I always felt you were one of the special people who helped me on my journey of life. I love you and your family tremendously. Heavens gain and our loss! Love, Ronnie

To Eddie and the Mattich family:
Your loss is great! We will share with you the memories your wife/mother left. At this season for many years you came to visit in San Pedro and we loved having you. We treasure those memories. Ardene was a special person in our lives. What a giving person she was, such as the time she came to stay with Mom Surina while we were away. Mom loved Ardene's special, loving care. We extend to you are deepest sympathy. We keep you in our prayers at this difficult time. Love, Ron and Marsha

Rosie

December 25, 2013

Mom, today is your favorite day, I know you are happy and healthy again. I love you and miss you, check in on Dad from time I time, he misses you

December 24, 2013

Prayers, hugs and sympathy to Eddie, Delma and family. She was a bright light in our class of Fife graduates of 1952.
Diana Steigers Aldrich

Chris Curtis

December 23, 2013

She was the best neighbor anyone could have.

Kathlene Jenson

December 23, 2013

Rose & Wally my prayers are with you and your family.

December 23, 2013

God's peace to the family in the loss of this special lady, Ardene. Jim and Annette Hazlett have such fond memories of her love for life and her family. Jim Hazlett

Vicki Dodge

December 23, 2013

What a lady, what a life. I have the fondest memories of Ardene and the family. She was so much fun to be around. She will be missed by so many. We love you Ardene!!

Bonnie Boucher

December 22, 2013

Merri my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Your mom was always so sweet to me when I was around her. She will be missed.

Marilee Milan

December 22, 2013

So sorry, now she can give Tony a bad time. I know too well what a sad time this is for your family. Marilee Milan & family

Robert & Mary Zatkovich

December 22, 2013

Eddie and family it is with a heavy heart that Buzz and I send our prayers and love your way. There was only one Ardene and just thinking of all the wonderful times we had with her fills us with joy. Buzz can tell stories until the cows come home and I will miss that sparkle in her eye and how she spoke of the grandkids and all their activities and tea parties. We love you Ardene and until we meet again.

mikele Lindstrom

December 22, 2013

so sorry for your families loss. She is and was a wonderful lady and will be missed by anyone who came in contact with her. Your family is in our prayers and thoughts , love you guys !!

Nancy Breland Burrington

December 22, 2013

Awe Rose and family,So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was a wonderful person with a very kind heart to all...Thinking of you all..

December 22, 2013

Meri, my most sincere condolences to you and your family. Your mother looked so sweet just like you. Mothers are so special, I'm sure you have wonderful memories of her. Take care of yourself and know you are in my prayers. DJ Brooks

Terri Cook

December 22, 2013

Meri and family...I'm so saddened to see your mom has passed away. Please know you're in my thoughts & prayers, especially during this blessed season of Christmas! Wish I could attend her rosary & service; unfortunately I'm flying. Love & prayers during this sad time Meri

Teri (Fjone) Gieck

December 22, 2013

Love and prayers <3

Dori Alpert

December 22, 2013

I will always remember her tender hugs, lovely smile, her fun sparkly jewels but most of all her kind and warm heart. Ardene was a wonderful person and it is sad to know she is gone. She will be missed. Hugs and loves to you all.

Lorie McCracken

December 22, 2013

Even though I didn't know her, the legacy she left is testimony to her life. My heart & prayers are with you all at this difficult time. She will celebrate the birth of Christ in His presence this year. Take comfort in knowing she is safe in the arms of our Father. Love you guys.

Peggy/John Vetter (Froehler)

December 22, 2013

We are very sorry to hear about Ardene's passing. We will see you on Friday.

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