ETHEL MATHEWS

Ethel Twila Mathews Age 95, a long-time resident of Enumclaw, Washington, took her last breath on this earth and her first breath in the arms of her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, June 3, 2016, at Brookdale Senior Living in Gig Harbor, Washington. She graced the world with her presence on March 21, 1921 in Olympia, Washington. Her parents, Arthur and Edna Jenkins, began raising her at the Mud Bay Logging Camp near Olympia. She was one of three children; both siblings, Olive, and Archie Jenkins, having long since passed away. Ethel is survived by children William Mathews of Olympia, Vicki Hankinson of Gig Harbor, Trudy D'Armond of Buckley, and Lori Larsen living in California. She was granted eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She will be buried alongside her husband, Leo Mathews. They were married for 52 years. Her family would like offer their thanks and appreciation to the staff and residents at Brookdale Senior Living, Betty Hawkins, Franciscan Hospice, and the Gig Harbor Medic One Team. Visiting hours will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, on Monday, June 13, 2016, from 2:00 to 5:00PM. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at the Mountain View Funeral Home Garden Chapel at 1:00PM. Interment immediately following at Mountain View Memorial Park. A reception will be held at the Mountain View Funeral Home Oak Room following services. Family and friends kindly invited.