Cadillac Evening News August 26, 2003

Clara Mathews

MANTON ‹ Clara Mathews of South Bend, Ind., formerly of Manton, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003 in South Bend, Ind. after a long illness. She was 85.

She was born on April 2, 1918 in Manton to Orlando and Cecil (Taylor) Goldsmith. She married Willis Mathews in Manton on Jan. 9, 1943. He preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 2000.

Mrs. Mathews was a lifelong Manton resident. She was an active member of the Rollins Christian Fellowship Church and dearly loved her family.

Survivors include her children, Kathleen (Richard) Bridson of Manton, Duane (Karen) Mathews of Tolland, Conn., Maron (Doug) Hogberg of South Bend, Ind., Ben (Linda) Mathews of Mesa, Ariz. and Delores (John) Sawin of Fruitport; brother, Everett Goldsmith of Sevierville, Tenn.; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Willis, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Loren and Duane, and sister, Verda Price.

Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Rollins Christian Fellowship Church with Rev. Robert Lanning officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Manton.

Visitation is 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the church chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Rollins Christian Fellowship Church. Envelopes are available at the church.

Arrangements were made by Hall Funeral Chapel in Manton.