Obituary of Margaret Matson

none Margaret Lorraine Matson Margaret Matson passed away with family at her bedside on Friday March 11, 2011. Born in Sumner Washington, Margaret was the ninth child of William and Maggie Harrison. Margaret graduated from Kapowsin High School in 1938. She served as a Navy Wave during World War II . She married Olaf Matson in 1948 and together they owned an operated a drive in restaurant named ” Oles” and a 2nd Hand & Antiques Store in Centralia. They moved to Olympia in 1969 where she worked for the Department of Licencing. Margaret retired at the age of 68 from the Washington State Patrol. In 2000 she moved to Shelton to live with her family. Margaret loved her family, her church, and the friendliness of the Shelton community. She will be remembered for her unselfish commitment to her family, patriotism, and her contagious exuberance for living. She is survived by her daughter Olene Steele, son-in-law, George Steele and Grandson Chris Richter. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Shelton. Margaret’s request is that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to St. Edwards Catholic Church for the benefit of the building fund.