Roane Mattison

Roane was born on August 22, 1950, in Tracy, MN, the daughter of Meyer and Clarice (Johnson) Halvorson. She was baptized on September 17, 1950 and confirmed on June 27, 1965 at Highwater Lutheran Church in rural Lamberton. She graduated from Lamberton High School on in May of 1968. On June 10, 1967, Roane was united in marriage to Luvern Mattison at Highwater Lutheran Church. Roane is best known for her love of God and of family. Her faith was evident in her every action. She had a smile that could light up a room. She radiated warmth wherever she was, through a listening ear, a kind word, a gentle touch, a piece of advice, or a good laugh. She had a true servant's heart, planting seeds of faith wherever she went. You couldn't help but feel the joy and peace of the resurrection whenever she was around. She was wise beyond her years and patient beyond all measure. Her greatest joy was creating memories with and for her family. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, photography, scrapbooking, playing games, listening to music, attending grandchildren's events, and traveling with her husband, Butch. Roane passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016 at the Banner Heart Hospital in Mesa, AZ at the age of 65 years. She is survived by her husband - Luvern, (Butch) Mattison of Walnut Grove; son - Scott (Sonia) Mattison of Lamberton and children Brianna (Adam) Schoepfer, Nicole, Josh, and Kallie Mattison; son - Chad (Denise) Mattison of Revere and children Trent (Taryn), Taylor, and Nathan Mattison, and Ashley and Alicia Nelson; daughter - Angie (Dale) DeSmith of Walnut Grove and children Andrew (Teri), Megan, Daniel, Kelsey, and Luke DeSmith; son - Carey (Megan) Mattison of Marshall and children Aidan and Ethan Mattison; and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother - Dale (Lucy) Halvorson of Butterfield; a sister - Janet (Eddie) Jeckell of Buffalo, SD; and many special nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by parents - Meyer and Clarice Halvorson; a daughter - Baby Girl Mattison in infancy; and step-grandson - Joshua Nelson. Visitation 1 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday, February 14, 2016 Sturm Funeral Home, Lamberton Chapel 502 S. Main Lamberton, Minnesota, United States 56152 Service Information 11:00 am Monday, February 15, 2016 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Marshall 1600 East College Dr. Marshall, Minnesota, United States 56258 Interment Information Lamberton Cemetery 2700 125th St. Lamberton, Minnesota, United States 56152