In Memory of Mary Mattes

 


January 31,2023


Allow me to share a few thoughts about a special lady named Mary

She was well known for remaining calm even when things got scary

Being the oldest of five children she was like a mom before becoming a wife

While she was peaceful, she fought hard when needed to make things right

When Peter walked into the Howard Johnsons he knew he met his match

Mom was so creative she made our Halloween costumes from scratch

A glass of wine in her hand sitting with her honey admiring their yard

An amazing woman who knew raising three boys was a joy and at times hard

Her heart was so big, during her life she had three dogs Tyson, Rufus and Goober

Mom's laugh was so unique and easily triggered by the most minor blooper

She was the happiest woman when she became grandmom to Zander and Quinn

Grandmom was their loudest cheerleader when they scored a goal for the win

Known for thinking outside the box, more like cutting it with a sharp knife

This is how Mom known as Mary to others, lived every day of her life.
-J. Mattes



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