Christine E. Matsen went home to be with her Lord on September 26th, 2018.  She was born on July 31, 1934 to Reverend H.C. & Lucy Lafferty.  

She leaves behind her children Glenn Matsen (wife Angela), Debra Caughey (husband Ken) and Lori Hartsoe (husband Tony). Also, ten grandchildren: Ryan (wife Krista), Renae (husband Jim), Cassandra, Maria, Haakon, Gunnar, Matsen (wife Faith) Marissa, Walker, Emma, and two great-grandchildren Brayden and Carter.

She was predeceased by her husband Ralph Matsen and sister Gloria Bowles (her remaining children of Willy & Lisa).

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 29th, 2018 at the Wesleyan Church of the Redwoods, 1645 Fischer Avenue, McKinleyville, CA 95519 at 12 p.m.

Reverend Chuck Clark officiating.  Honorary Pallbearers: Ryan Flores, Jim Romig, Matsen Hartsoe Walker Hartsoe, Haakon Matsen and Gunnar Matsen.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Wesleyan Church of the Redwoods, 1645 Fischer Avenue, McKinleyville, CA 95519.

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