Janice Louise Nelson Matthews

Janice Louise Matthews "Together Again" Our sweet mother and grandmother Janice Louise Matthews departed this life to be with her sweetheart Bill on Friday, December 6, 2013 from complications of a brain hemorrhage. She was born November 7, 1936 to George Elbert Nelson and Velma M. Worthen Nelson in Ferron, Utah. She later moved to the Ogden, Utah area where she graduated from high school. She attended BYU where she met "the light of her life" Bill Matthews. They were married January 4, 1957 in the Salt Lake Temple. Bill departed this life on March 23, 2013 and has been strongly missed by us all. She was an active member of the LDS Church where she held various positions in the Cub Scouts, Primary & Relief Society She enjoyed quilting, doing stain glass art, tole painting and spending time with her family. She really enjoyed the many outings to Redfish Lake in Idaho with her family. She is survived by her children: Calene (Darrell) Cook, Joe (Jo) Matthews, Stewart (Lauri) Matthews and DeAnn Matthews. Her 6 grandchildren & 5 wonderful great grandchildren; sister Athleen (Ken) Cravens; brother Lincoln (Shirlee) Nelson; sister's-in-law Barbara Nelson & Kathryn Nelson. She is preceded in death by her Eternal sweetheart Bill, parents; sister Ellen Mamanakis; brothers Richard & Dale Nelson and brother-in-law George Mamanakis. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 12, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at the Elk Run Chapel, 3610 South 8400 West. Viewings will be held Wednesday, December 11, 6-8:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and at the church Thursday 10:00-10:45 a.m. Interment: Herriman City Cemetery. Place of Birth:Ferron, UtahPlace of Death:Magna, UtahHobbies:Stain glass, quilting, tole painting and spending time with family and friendsOccupation:Homemaker