Jean Mather
Abt. 1921-April 17, 2007
Jean Mather, 86, died of natural causes at 4:28 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2007, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Niles and was a lifetime area resident. She was an examiner, and had retired from the Simplicity Pattern Co. after 17 years of service.
She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2094. She liked to go to Bingo with her friend, Darlene, loved shopping at Wal-Mart, enjoyed her family and grandchildren, and loved to watch the Gameshow Network and Gunsmoke.
On January 28, 1942, in St. Joseph, MI, she married Jake Mather, who preceded her in death in on January 11, 1982. She was also preceded in death by her parents, William and Louise Moneysmith; and by three brothers, Paul, Robert and Richard Moneysmith.
Survivors include sons, Phillip (Rose) Mather, Charles (Angie) Mather, Jeffrey (Robin) Mather and Kevin (Lori) Mather, all of Niles; daughters, Jeannette Frazier of Paw Paw, MI, Jennifer Goldsburg of Vandalia and Penny (Jared) Baker of Niles; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Services will be at 3 p.m. today, April 20, in Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan, where friends may call one hour before services. Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice at Home, Inc.
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