Carolyn Mathison, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City.
Carolyn Jablonski Mathison was born March 15, 1937. The eighth of thirteen children born to Mary and Frank Jablonski of Wibaux, Montana. Growing up on a large farm family, she learned all chores, including milking cows. She attended grade school in a rural elementary school outside of Wibaux, and graduated from Wibaux County High School in 1955. She worked in many hospitals following her 1958 graduation from Presentation School of Nursing in Miles City, MT.
Carolyn married Duane Mathison in rural St. Phillips Church in Wibaux, MT in 1960. She lived the farming experiences in Kinsey while raising their four children, Craig, Mark, Andrea and Rachel. In 1990 Duane and Carolyn moved for a time in Miles City and then returned to the farm and ranching life outside of Miles City on the Broadus Highway.
Carolyn loved all church activities especially singing old hymns and praise scriptures. She also enjoyed being a member of the Christian Women’s Club, swimming, exercise, card games and playing tennis. She also especially enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren in all of their sporting events. She continued to support the community with attending local high school and college sporting events even when no family members were playing.
She was preceded in death by her son Mark in 1988, her husband Duane, and her sisters Helen, Mary, Natalie, Betsy and brothers Carl, Bob, Victor, Louie and Frank Jr.
Carolyn is survived by her children, Craig (Stacy) Mathison of Idaho Falls, ID, Andrea Mathison of Billings and Rachel (Mitch) Gundlach of Miles City. Also surviving are her sisters, Marge Farstveet, Paulette Miller and her brother Ed Jablonski. She was very blessed to have eight grandchildren, Mark, Rylee and Luke Mathison, Hayes Rohloff and Jenner Mathison, and Gavin, Gabe and Grace Gundlach.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, July 7, 2024 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Bible Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday July 7, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Monday July 8, 2024
Grace Bible Church
3505 Stower Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday July 7, 2024
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Monday July 8, 2024
Grace Bible Church
3505 Stower Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Diane M Welbes says
She was such a gentle soul. I worked several Cursillo’s with her. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Katie Weer says
Aunt Tut was such a special person. I am so blessed to have so many memories with her. She always made people laugh and she did really love to sing! I can hear her now. Rest easy Aunt Tut. The Weer family loves you very much. Sending prayers to the whole family.
Paul and Jody Braunschweig says
Paul and I enjoyed having Carolin for our neighbor at the condo! She was so friendly and brought us many good baked items! My love and prayers to her family!
Darcy Boggs says
My sympathies to the Mathison family. Toot was such a sweetie and I have so many fond memories of her. I’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers.
Barbara Hoover says
So glad I got a big hug the last time she was at church! Prayers for all the family. She was an amazing lady and friend to all who knew her. See you later.
Denise Harvey says
What a wonderful lady! Thoughts and prayers!
She was also so kind and caring.
Mollie Phipps says
I imagine her arms wide singing God Bless America with Jesus! Love all of ya!
Liz Hardy Wheeler says
So many wonderful memories. How blessed I was to know her. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of her family.
Martha Crandall says
My sympathy. We will all miss her. So glad she was active to the end. One of her favorite sayings at Silver Sneakers was smile. She would remind us at cards, don’t forget there is a game tonight.
Barb Urness Maychrzak says
I have many fond memories of Tut when we were in Nursing school at Holy Rosary.
Barb Urness Maychrzak
Dannette Cremer says
Carolyn always had a smile on her face and had such a bubbly personality. She will be greatly missed. Condolences to all her family
Tom and Barb Finneman says
So sorry to hear about Toots. We always enjoyed visiting with her and watching tennis events together. Our sincere sympathy and prayers to all of her family.
Lana (Mathison) Sanders says
Sorry for your loss. She was so much fun to be around.
Wendy Warren says
What a treasure of a lady. She was such loving mother and grandmother. Praying for the family. Lots of fond memories of her will continue to last on for all of us that knew her.
Carol Ault says
Gabe and Grace. I’m so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. Prayers for your family🙏
Tracey Miller says
Aunt Tut was such a large personality always singing and dancing around singing God’s praise. My sister Mary and I had a great laugh with one of the many memories when Tut was singing “Afternoon Delight” – when we talked about what the song was about Tut didn’t know and we all – including Tut laughed so hard! May she rest in peace. Prayers for Craig, Andrea, Rachelle and all family during this time of such loss. We know she’s singing in heaven! She will be missed fondly by all.
Debbie Weyer says
I will miss having brunch with her most Sundays after church. RIP my friend. I will see you again someday!
Jim & Cathy Bastian says
Oh Mathison family what a bright light Tut was! We will miss her smiling face and her singing voice. She loved the Lord! You are all in our prayers.
LaRae Tangen says
So sorry for your loss. She was a super kind lady.
Ardelle Jurica says
Carolyn was a beautiful, caring and loving person. I know all the memories she made with us in this community and beyond will be a blessing beyond measure. I pray for comfort and peace for all her family and for us, her sisters and brothers in Christ. She will be greatly missed.
James Arneson says
Rachel and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I pray God blessed you with the best of memories now and always. May he comfort you during this tragic loss
Mary Hinebauch dba says
What a “sparkle” she was to so many!! I loved playing the piano for her and John M. when they did devotions and songs for the “kids” in the extended care … LOL!!! She truly had the light of the Lord in her life, and she lived exactly that way, with never a dull moment. It’s sad for us right now as we all will really miss her, but her happiness being with the Lord and her other loved ones is what we are striving for. Hugs and prayers to the family. Love you, Carolyn and see you later!!
Dennis and Meredith Hirsch says
So sad to hear about Tut, what a lady. Will miss getting to see her but she is honored to be a true singing angel. Such a wonderful person and her laughter will ever be heard as I think of her fond memories. God be with you all.
Missy Scheumann says
Aunt Tut…my Godmother! So many fun childhood memories at the farm in Kinsey! She will be dearly missed here on earth but I know she is singing Amazing Grace in Heaven with mom, Duane and her beloved, Mark. Love and hugs to Craig, Andrea, Rachel and families! We share your sadness…❤️
Voni & Scott Tally says
Thinking of you in your time of loss. Can’t remember your Mom without thinking of that gentle smile & kindness. Praying your memories will comfort you.
Rhonda Bowers says
Craig, Andrea and Rachel and families, so sorry for your loss. Toot was one of my favorite moms. She was always so kind and funny. She never knew a stranger. Loved her hugs and that she always had a smile. Hugs and prayers for you all
Marcy Stabler Parks says
Carolyn was a wonderful lady, on fire for the Lord and always ready to lift her hands in praise. I am so sorry for your hurting hearts, and so thankful that you’ll get to see her again and celebrate together! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn Rae Ziebarth says
Wonderful lady, wonderful family. So many memories as you all were neighbors. The night I set you all were so young and I locked Mom and Dad out of the House. Well then I was really scared when they knocked on the window to get my attention. Great memories and great family. I’m very sure she will be missed. Remember her spirit will be with you every day.
Hazel Stabler says
I am so sorry for the loss of Carolyn. We did many sing-alongs 🎶 together. She was a fun lady, on fire for the Lord. She will be greatly missed. My prayers are with all of her family 🙏
Traci Glasscock says
Rachel, Mitch, Gavin, Grace, Gabe and family,
Your mom was such a blessing to me, praying and encouraging me through a couple of health scares. She had such a contagious joy for the Lord, and a love for people; what an incredible example for all of us! I could always count on her to text me to ask for the sports schedules, and especially the one for tennis. I loved running into her at basketball games and out and about. She was one of those people that seemed like she would live forever… so active and energetic.
I will miss her! Praying for your family, as you will miss her most of all! I can’t help but think of the line of that old hymn: “When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be!”
Lori Raisler says
To all of Carolyn’s family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I mean, we know where she is, but won’t get to see her here anymore. She and I met while I was doing census prep work in 2009. She saw my name on my badge and asked if I knew a particular Raisler from Beach. Of course I did. 🙂 She had gone out with him a time or two more than 50 years ago at that time.
We played pinochle together and she was great to play with as she forced me to up my game. She usually danced and sang a little and was one of the most vibrant people in the room! What a great life she lived!
God bless you all,
Lori
Jessie Leidholt says
I haven’t known Carolyn as long as many have but I will never forget her. She truly was a bright shining star. As the
song says, ” to have known her is to have loved her”. Rest in peace pretty lady.
Pam Rogge says
Prayers and condolences to the Mathison family. Cherish special memories.
Theresa Wyman Scheid says
So sorry to hear about Carolyn (Toot) as Mom called her. I never knew her name until much later. What fond memories of Kinsey life that I hold dear in my heart. May God shine his face on all of you.
Wanda Linnell Richlen says
Really sorry to read of the passing. Mom delivered mail to Kinsey for years and always spoke highly of her. I had gone to school with Mark. Everyone was always so kind in that family.
Debra Ann Moore says
Oh dear Carolyn. We had such wonderful times together with Bev Haynes at the piano. And the many others who joined us in worship at the AG church. I can picture a glorious homecoming for you. Love and prayers to all your family.
Kathy Baber says
She was a gracious lady who and will be remembered with love.
John Munsell says
There was never a song leader more vivacious and energetic with sincere love than Tootsarella. I watched her for years at the Holy Rosary Residential Living Bible Study, ministering to folks who didn’t always participate, but she nevertheless persisted in her joyous enthusiasm. She had a natural, easy and outgoing personality which made folks comfortable. Now, she is singing and preaching to The Choir. She indeed lived out her faith. Egads, will she be missed!
Mike Jablonski says
Going to miss my aunt Tut. Glad we got to see her on our last trip to Montana. I remember the kazoos she brought to the get together in Wibaux. To her family, so sorry for your loss.
Kevin and Sheila Krausz says
I always enjoyed visiting with your mom. She will be missed.
Larry and Sally Phalen says
Sally and I will always remember her leading worship when we first started attending church, she was instrumental in our lives causing us to become involved with church. She’ll always be remembered.
God bless her family.
Josephine Meidinger says
So sorry for your loss. Enjoyed playing cards with her. I liked it when her a Carol would start singing at cards.
She will be missed. Hugs and prayers to family and friends.
Carol Bean says
I am so sorry to see this. She was definitely an angel on earth. She and Duane were amazing people and role models. I can only imagine their reunion! My prayers and love go out to you, Rachelle and the rest of her family.
Karen Losing says
I am so sorry for your loss of Carolyn. She was a very ambitious and vivacious lady and touched many lives in a very positive way. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Scott & Sue Jens says
Sue and I are sending our deepest condolences to the families, your mother was always so kind and thoughtful. You are all so fortunate to have her so long in your lives. God bless all of you.
Cheryl Tonn says
My sympathies to all of the family and especially you, Rachel. It’s so hard losing a parent! We still need them even when we are parents and grandparents!!!
Cheryl Grenz says
Tut was a dear, caring human being and always full of joy. Her nursing skills touched my family and many others over the years. I remember singing with her at the AG Church when I first came to the Lord. There is a celebration going on in Heaven right now!
Angela Senrud Crawford says
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was such a wonderful person! I remember her getting some of us together to sing sometimes.
My thoughts & prayers are with you!
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
My earliest memories of “Tut” was when I babysat Craig & Mark. She was a great example to me, as a Mother & wife. She made the best lunches when we drove beet truck during harvest. She was a great pitcher on our Kinsey softball team! But above all, she was a beautiful lady, inside & out. She cared about everyone above herself. A true angel on this earth and a great friend.
Sheryl Kron-Hartzfeld says
Rachel, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She shared her kindness indiscriminately with everyone who needed it, including me. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
Melody Price Mount says
Tut was a second mother in my early years. I am forever grateful for the love and very happy times with her as us kids ran in and out of the house.
Prayers of comfort for Craig, Andrea, and Rachel.