Loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Patricia M. Matz, 93, of Forsyth Montana passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021.
Pat was born on February 24, 1928 in Forsyth, Montana, to Bert and Emilie Shotwell. She attended school in Forsyth and graduated from Forsyth High School in 1946. She completed several college courses and art classes.
On May 28, 1949, she married John Matz, her loving husband of 51 years. John’s work lead them to live in Montana, California, and Idaho until they retired to Libby, Montana in 1980. They moved back to Forsyth in 2000.
While family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren, were Pat’s first love, she also loved the mountains, fishing, huckleberry picking, gardening, cooking, her pets, and creating lots of artistic projects for her family. She was a member of Bethlehem Chapter of Eastern Star. While in Libby, she enjoyed doing a lot of volunteer work.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughters: Danae (Dick) Bills, Jeanne (Bruce) Jensen, Linda (Craig) Staples; grandchildren: Erin Bills (Ben Anderson), Casey Jensen (Emmylou Court), Kirsten (Byron) Cooper, Gabe (Erin) Falcon, and Lindsay Troy; great grandchildren: Rowan and Dane Jensen, Tor and Tryg Cooper, Chance and Cash Falcon, Maddie Troy, and Freyja Anderson; her brother: Bob Shotwell; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John; brothers, Dick and Jack Shotwell, and her sister, Bonnie Marquis.
Mom was truly “unforgettable”, and she will be forever in our hearts.
Pat’s family would like to give a special thank you to the nurses and caregivers at the Rosebud Health Care Center Long Term Care for their loving and compassionate care of our mother.
Cremation has taken place. No services will be held upon her request.
If by chance you wish to remember me, do it with a kind deed or word to someone who needs you. If you do as I have asked, I will live forever… Robert Trent
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Diane Wyrick says
So sorry to hear about Pat – I will always remember our talks when we were both outside – she always had the time for a little visit and a smile. Thoughts and prayers to you all. God bless.
Joby Parker says
Dear Danae, Jeanee, Linda and families,
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful mother. It is so very difficult to lose our parents but we forever hold our memories and love for them in our hearts.
Hugs and blessings always. Joby
Debby Beals Beartusk says
Patricia was such a kind lady and always had many memories to share with me. She graduated with my father Burdette Beals. I hope your memories are comforting you at this time and she will be missed by many. Sympathy for the loss of your dear mother and may her love for you all caring on to ease your loss. Sincerely – debby
Kay Davis Berdahl says
Danae, Jeanne, Linda and families,
Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Pat was so much fun to visit with. I am sure you will all miss her.
Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dave Schenk family says
Just ran across this. Didn’t realize she had passed. Pat was such a nice, kind Lady. She will be missed by many. She’s heaven bound !!!
TJ Cape says
Danae & family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting your mom at the Pioneer Picnics. Dad knew the Shotwells because they were neighbors when he was a youngin’. Sending condolences.
Laurie Robinson says
Danae, Jeanne, Linda and family,
We are so sorry about Aunt Pat. She was blessed to have you caring for her so well, and what a beautiful legacy she leaves behind in your families. Love to you all from Bob’s family.
Jordann says
My prayers to the family of Patricia she was a very sweet loving women in the time I got to meet her. Sending love to your family ❤ you guys were truly amazing in the way you loved her and took care of her.