Obituary: Marjeanne Joan Matthey

Marjeanne Joan Matthey peacefully went to be with our Lord in the early hours of Oct. 18, 2018, in her home surrounded by her children and two loving caregivers. Jean was 87 years old and pre-ceased by her loving husband of 63 years. Marjeanne was born on Dec. 31, 1930, in Beverly Hills, California. She married 1st Lt. Bernard P. Matthey Jr. on Feb. 14, 1953, in Bad Homburg, Germany. Marjeanne was the mother of four children and was a devout career military wife having lived in Vermont, Germany, Kansas, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Arizona (three times), and Alaska. After Bernie retired from the military, they moved to San Juan Capistrano, California, and then Julian, California, before they settled in Prescott, Arizona, in 2005.

Jean is lovingly remembered by her four children and their spouses, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She is remembered for being an at-home mother and wife and dedicating her life to the well-being of her family. She is also remembered for her love of books and always being involved in the church choir and Bible studies.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., on Nov. 23, 2018, at the VA center in Prescott (500 North Hwy 89, 86313). Cemetery service will be at 2 p.m. at the Prescott National Cemetery where her ashes will be buried alongside her husband’s. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arizona Hospice Foundation, Inc. (Prescott-Yavapai County). Http://arizonahospicefoundation.org/.

Information provided by survivors.


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