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In Memory

Patricia Forsythe (Mathias) - Class Of 1951

FROM HUSBAND FLOYD DAVE MATHIAS:

Patti Forsythe and Dave Mathias were married at the Hobart Methodist Church in 1953. Married for 64 wonderful and adventurous years traveling in all of the 50 states. She leaves her sons David and Dale with 11 grandchildren and 4 great grand children. Lived in Omaha, Nebraska, Kansas City, Missouri and Pearl River, New York NYC. Settled in Laguna Niguel, Ca.in 1988 where we retired. Patti was active in both Cub and Boy Scouts for 12 years also elected to many charities as their trusted treasurer. "Perfect" is as close as we can come to describe Patti. She will be missed and loved by both her family and friends.

OBITUARY FROM O'CONNOR MORTUARY (LAGUNA HILLS, CA):

In Loving Memory of our Mother
Patricia Ann Mathias
December 10th, 1933 – June 4th, 2018-06-20

The life of our mother, Patricia Ann Mathias, was a life filled with such joy, love, and giving of her heart to her family and friends.  From her humble beginnings growing up in the Great Depression era and living on a farm, she learned and embraced the traditional values of raising and caring for a family, honoring and loving her husband, and always thinking of the needs and cares of others above her own.

So many memories of her unconditional love have warmly filled our household over the years.  Our mother gave so much of herself through her involvement in the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts during those childhood years that it became apparent to all just how much she cared about the welfare of her children and also the children of other parents.  Mom was an amazing cook and baker.  Thoughts of homemade apple pie, pot roast on a cold winter’s night, and all of those delicious birthday cakes are sealed in our hearts as we reminisce on the closeness and oneness of our family.

Mom was as wise as an owl which of course is a testimony to her wonderful collection of all kinds of owl statues proudly displayed in our home.  She was a master of crossword puzzles and scrabble and could remember the most obscure details about places, people, and events.  She had an amazing gift of being able to weave her colorful storytelling into practical lessons for life which has added so much richness and value to our lives.

Throughout her life, our mother was our family’s solid anchor of support and love.  She was always the safe and peaceful harbor that we could rest in, regardless of life’s raging storms and disappointments.  Her warm hugs and soft whispers of loving words will never cease to remind all of us of her unfailing love and devotion to her family throughout all the seasons of our lives.  In Proverbs 31:26-28, the Word of God states the following:

She looks well to the ways of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children rise up and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her.

These words of truth speak of just how special and precious our mother was and always will be to our family.  Mom, we love you and miss you so very much.

Mom’s legacy continues on with a very extensive family including her husband, two sons, two daughters-in-law, seven grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren.

Our family will be having a Celebration of Life event on December 10th, 2018, to remember and rejoice over the life of Patricia Ann Mathias.  She would have been 85 years old.  Details of the event will be made available to all family and friends who would like to attend.

In honor of our mother, a memorial foundation has been established through Salus Homecare who provided such compassionate and comforting care for our mom in her final days. Any donations received will be used to assist Salus’ patients with their homecare costs.  Donations can be sent to: Salus Hospice. 630 Roosevelt, Irvine, CA 92620.  A letter of your Memorial Donation will be sent to you with all our sincere thanks.

May our mother rest in God’s loving care.

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The obituary information and picture were obtained from: https://oconnormortuary.com/obits/patricia-ann-mathias/.