Helen E. Matthiesen

`Helen E. Matthiesen, Our beloved mother, grandma, great grandma, great great grandma and friend went to be with our Lord on Saturday October 9, 2010. Helen was born May 9, 1916 at Norfolk, Nebraska to Louie and Mary Schenzel. Helen attended school in Norfolk thru the 8th grade. She was the youngest of 9 children. Helen married Henry Matthiesen September 27, 1940 in California. They made their home at the homestead of August and Amelia Matthiesen’s, where they raised their children. Helen was a wonderful mother; she canned her own vegetables, and meat. She was always ready to help anyone in need. She became well known for her wonderful baking abilities. She made cinnamon rolls, butterhorns, and delicious pies and cookies. She also made clothes and baby blankets, she was a good seamstress. In 1960 Helen and Henry moved off the family farm and into Mansfield. They made their home where Norman and Marilyn Tupling live. Helen then rented rooms and boarded fisherman and school teachers. In 1966 Helen was employed by the Mansfield School as the head cook. After the death of her husband Helen became a care giver for children and the elderly. She took care of her grandkids and great grandchildren as well. The last four years due to declining health Helen was homebound. She had great fun with her 5 cats, whom were her companions. Survivors are Red (Joyce) Matthiesen, Marilyn (Norman) Tupling, of Mansfield, Sharon(Joe) Mongeon of Spokane, Geraldine Ofstead of Brewster. Grandchildren Henry, Julie (Scott), Patty, Tammy, Jacque (Larry), Danny, Alan, Oscar (Lisa), Eric (Sundae), Steve (Lori), and Gary. Great grandchildren; Cory, Jason, Norman (Tara), Sarah, Alyssa (Eric), Kayla, Tyler, Dale (Tessa), Alexandria, Katelynn, Cole, Shaylee, Jessica, Jedd, Thaddius, Blake, Morgan, Sydnee, Liberty, Ben, and Megan. Great great grandsons; Trevor, Joshua, Taten and Kodi, and numerous nieces and nephews, all whom she loved dearly. She is preceded in death by her mother, father, and husband, twin sons Dale and Gale and son George. Services will be held Monday October 18, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at the Mansfield Community Church with Pastor Tom Herringshaw officiating. Memorial gifts may be made to the Mansfield dollars of Scholars in memory of Helen Matthiesen. Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guestbook at jonesjonesbetts.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the Waterville Funeral home.

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Helen E. Matthiesen

May 9, 1916 - October 9, 2010