Geraldine Delores Alice (Bender) Matyja |
| Posted 2018-02-19 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted on Thursday, March 19, 2015 - Geraldine Delores Alice “Geri” Matyja went to be with the Lord, Feb. 26, in Lake Havasu City, at age 96 years and 27 days. Born Jan. 30, 1919 in Minneapolis to Gertrude and Clinton Bender; Geri is preceded in death by them and her husband, Theodore A. Matyja. She married Theodore, Feb. 28, 1938. Their beloved daughter Barbara Ann Matyja-Baji also precedes her. She worked at the Nebraska Furniture Mart and Hinky Dinky Supermarket in Omaha, Neb. before moving to Lake Havasu City in 2000. She enjoyed golfing, playing bingo, cards and games and having a good time with her family and many new friends in Arizona. Those who survive her include her son and daughter-in-law, Ted C. Matyja and Susie Matyja of Lake Havasu City; grandchildren, Shelly Matyja McFarland (Donny), Shawn Matyja Samson (Scott), Caleb John Matyja (Jessica), Mark Baji (Mary), Sharon Baji, Trish Baji Royal (Scott), Cristine Baji May, Laurie Halverson, Michael Jankowski (Wendy) and Nick Jankowski; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law Shirley Matyja, Marge VonTersch, Kay Madej, Lucille (John) Staroski; numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Geraldine loved her family and friends and always encouraged us to laugh a lot and enjoy life. To our mom, gram, grammie, Geri, and Geraldine, you were strength and a blessing to your family and friends. You have left an imprint on our hearts and you will be greatly missed. Thank you for your love and all the memories. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, at Living Word Family Church, 1890 West Acoma Blvd. Pastor Ted C. Matyja will officiate. |
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