Mary “Lee” Matey (Palmer), 84, Appleton, went home to God on Thursday, July 24, 2014. She was the daughter of Magdalene (Bestler) and Orin Palmer and was born on July 24, 1930, in Appleton. She served her country as a member of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. On February 12, 1955, Lee…
Continue ReadingMary “Lee” Matey (Palmer), 84, Appleton, went home to God on Thursday, July 24, 2014. She was the daughter of Magdalene (Bestler) and Orin Palmer and was born on July 24, 1930, in Appleton. She served her country as a member of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. On February 12, 1955, Lee married William “Bill” Matey of Windber, Pennsylvania at the Army base chapel in Fort Meyer, Virginia during a snowstorm.
Lee was an avid needle worker and master knitter who delighted in sharing her skills and knowledge with others. A parishioner of St. Bernadette, she was a generous church volunteer and a member of the Prayer Shawl Ministry. She enjoyed knitting afghans, sweaters, and booties for newborns as well as hats for soldiers and the homeless. Lee will be remembered for her deep faith and her compassionate, loving nature.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Matey; children, Janet, William “Billy” (Joel Anderson), Donna (Collin Gruthoff), and Tim (Joan Penkala); sister, Patricia “Pat” (Don) Biesterveld; and brother, Orin “Butch” Palmer. Lee was blessed with five beautiful grandchildren, Gregory, Charles John “CJ”, Valerie, Melissa, and Alex. She was also loved by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral liturgy for Lee will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at ST. BERNADETTE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2331 E. Lourdes Drive, Appleton. A time of visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established to support the St. Bernadette Prayer Shawl Ministry.
Mary Stammer-George
left a message on August 9, 2014:
Tim & family I am so sorry to learn of your mom's passing. It has been many many years but I remember her like it was yesterday. She was a lovely lady! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Michelle Mathewson-Murphy
left a message on July 29, 2014:
Joan and Tim, we offer our heartfelt condolences as you make your way through these sorrowful times. Blessings of peace and many joyful memories to all of you.
Mary Jo
left a message on July 27, 2014:
What a wonderful and caring woman she was. I will always treasure the fact that I can call her a friend.
Rob & Amy Matey
left a message on July 25, 2014:
We are very sorry to hear about Aunt Lee. She will be greatly missed by so many. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Diane & JD Roskos
left a message on July 25, 2014:
My memories of Aunt Lee are very fond. Everyone who knows me knows of my "Aunt Lee in Wisconsin". She is the one who nurtured my creative side and gave me a love of sewing that has remained with me my entire life. Thank you, Aunt Lee!
My deepest sympathies and wishes of comfort to everyone who loved her.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
francine and darlene
left a message on July 25, 2014:
what a wonderful, loving and strong woman she was. we loved and admired her. we'll miss her. our love thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Mary Stammer-George
left a message on August 9, 2014:
Tim & family I am so sorry to learn of your mom's passing. It has been many many years but I remember her like it was yesterday. She was a lovely lady! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Michelle Mathewson-Murphy
left a message on July 29, 2014:
Joan and Tim, we offer our heartfelt condolences as you make your way through these sorrowful times. Blessings of peace and many joyful memories to all of you.
Mary Jo
left a message on July 27, 2014:
What a wonderful and caring woman she was. I will always treasure the fact that I can call her a friend.
Rob & Amy Matey
left a message on July 25, 2014:
We are very sorry to hear about Aunt Lee. She will be greatly missed by so many. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Diane & JD Roskos
left a message on July 25, 2014:
My memories of Aunt Lee are very fond. Everyone who knows me knows of my "Aunt Lee in Wisconsin". She is the one who nurtured my creative side and gave me a love of sewing that has remained with me my entire life. Thank you, Aunt Lee!
My deepest sympathies and wishes of comfort to everyone who loved her.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
francine and darlene
left a message on July 25, 2014:
what a wonderful, loving and strong woman she was. we loved and admired her. we'll miss her. our love thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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