Obituary of Marelyn Matkowski

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Marelyn Inez Matkowski on Thursday, February 13th, 2014 at the Theodore Health Centre, one day after her 89th birthday. Marelyn was born on February 12th 1925 in the Springside district of Saskatchewan; a daughter of Joseph and Mary (nee Sanderson) Gruber. She was raised on the family farm and attended Good Luck School until grade 8, and although she wanted to continue on to high school, she had to remain at home to help on the family farm. Later on she worked as an egg candler at the Springside Egg Candling Station. Following that she continued to work at the Myles & Barry farm, helping with all of the farm functions. While working there Marelyn attended dances held at the local schools, it was at one of these dances that she met Ted Matkowski. In August of 1949 she and Ted were united in marriage. The couple farmed the former Emil Hansen land, east of Theodore. Besides being the homemaker and handling the financial affairs of the farm, she was very active in the community, having served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Theodore & District Recreation Association, and for many years was a member of the Creekside Womens Guild. Marelyn took up curling at a young age, and her love of the game carried on throughout her life, she had served as President of the Theodore Ladies Curling Club, and even after she was unable to curl she followed the game closely, and had been cheering on our ladies at the Scottie's just a couple of weeks ago. In her younger years she played softball and enjoyed watching the Blue Jays. In her spare moments, crocheting was a favorite pastime. Ted and Marelyn loved to go fishing and picking wild mushrooms. Taking a drive in the country near and far was a weekly tradition to check out the local activities. Following Ted's passing Marelyn remained in her home until April of 2012, when she moved to Southview Manor, where she resided until becoming a resident of the Theodore Health Centre in February of last year. Predeceased by her husband Ted on November 14th 2010; her parents, Joseph & Martha; a brother Frank and sister Elsie in infancy; sister Evelyn Schmidt; and by brothers Elmer, Wilfred and Joseph. She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving daughter Denise (Tony) Norman of Oakville, Ontario; grandchildren Angela & Jeff; step grandchildren Adam & Erin; sister, Eileen Scheller of Springside; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation Details Wednesday, February 19th, 2014 7:00pm - 8:00pmService Information Thursday, February 20th, 2014 2:00pm, Theodore Rec Centre Interment Details Theodore Cemetery