Lila Mae (Robinson) Matson, age 95, passed away on April 19, 2021 with family and friends by her side.
Lila was born March 22, 1926 to William Matson and Gertrude Cook in Livingston, Montana. She attended Park County School, then went to Dakota to learn telegraphing. From there, she worked for the Milwaukee Railroad as a depot agent. In 1973 she moved to Missouri. In 1995 she returned to Livingston and in 2001 she moved to Miles City. She entered Holy Rosary Extended Care in 2011.
Lila was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Jean Powell and her aunt Addie Schultz. She is survived by a nephew, David (Jana) Powell and two nieces Tamala Powell and Lesley Shelton and one grandnephew Rio Gonzalez McCord.
Lila’s family and friends wish to thank the staff, nurses and hospice at Holy Rosary Extended Care. Thank you to Stevenson & Sons for their services.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery in Livingston, MT. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to an animal rescue or shelter of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday May 5, 2021
Mountain View Cemetery
Livingston, Montana 59047
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday May 5, 2021
Mountain View Cemetery
Livingston, Montana 59047
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charlotte neiffer says
I am sorry to hear about Lila. My prayers go to family and friends. She was a special lady and I will truly miss her. She had a loving smile and gentle touch, greeting those she passed in the hallway with both.
She loved that we both liked the same music. She especially enjoyed listening to music during her shower; seem to make the shower go quicker. She always thanked me after for the ‘best shower’.
I will truly miss her. Good bye, Lila.
Audrey Haumschild says
Hugs and prayers are with yous Elina and Pat. I will miss my sweet Lila . Every morning I would say goodmorning Beautiful and she would reply, goodmorning gorgeous . I always got hugs everyday and she always got kisses on the head . Rest in peace Lila . Till we meet again Beautiful.
Shona says
She will be missed by many. Such a wonderful kind person. I will miss her whitty personality and her smile. So glad I got to know her and love her for the last 11 years.
Shannon holmen says
I was so happy to get to know her and in our conversation I learned of her childhood in Livingston. She was my aunt Helen Watsons best friend. She was a sweet joy.
Jana Noel says
Aunt Punky gave me one of my favorite gifts – a photo of my husband when he was 6 or 7 years old. I so appreciated that Aunt Punky would understand that I would like to see him when he was a little guy. I am thankful for Aunt Punky, and my thoughts are with her loved ones, especially Aunt Pat and Elaine.
David Powell says
I will miss you and always love you Aunt Punky. Fondly I will remember all those summer vacations with you and Aunt Pat, where I got to live a Tom Sawyer like existence. Thank you for everything.
Marie Layton says
There are few people I loved playing music to more than Lila! She was one who deeply loved music with a special fondness for Patsy Cline. : ) There was nothing better than watching her listening to a song, close her eyes and drift off to another land. Miss ya Lila. So thankful to have known you.