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Marjorie Fern “Marj” McFarland Matheson

Birth	:	29 Jun 1928 Conrad, Pondera County, Montana, USA
Death	:	6 Oct 2008 Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Oakland Cemetery, Fort Dodge, Webster County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.5214005, -94.1800003
Description	:	CONRAD - Marjorie Fern (McFarland) Matheson, 80, a lifetime Conrad and Ledger-area resident, died of natural causes Monday at a Great Falls hospital. Her funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday in the First Presbyterian Church in Conrad, with burial in Hillside Cemetery, followed by a reception at the church. Guests are asked to refrain from wearing fragrances. Pondera Funeral Home of Conrad is in charge of arrangements. Marjorie passed away peacefully with family and friends around her. A homemaker, community activist and farm partner, Marjorie is survived by her three daughters, Paula Matheson of Spokane, Wash., Nancy Matheson and partner Jonda... Read More	CONRAD - Marjorie Fern (McFarland) Matheson, 80, a lifetime Conrad and Ledger-area resident, died of natural causes Monday at a Great Falls hospital. Her funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday in the First Presbyterian Church in Conrad, with burial in Hillside Cemetery, followed by a reception at the church. Guests are asked to refrain from wearing fragrances. Pondera Funeral Home of Conrad is in charge of arrangements. Marjorie passed away peacefully with family and friends around her. A homemaker, community activist and farm partner, Marjorie is survived by her three daughters, Paula Matheson of Spokane, Wash., Nancy Matheson and partner Jonda Crosby of Helena, and Laurie (Timothy) Holtan of New Windsor, N.Y.; brother S. T. (Eileen) McFarland of Conrad; sister Ruby Ullom Miller of Red Lodge; four grandchildren, James Stewart of Colorado Springs, Sarah Stewart (Mike Ayers) of Spokane, and Elizabeth and Katherine Holtan of New York; two great-grandchildren, Katie Stewart and Jory Ayers of Spokane; family friend Mary Hensley of Great Falls; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Gordon H. Matheson; her parents; brothers Wesley and Dick (Rose) McFarland; and sisters Gladys Randall McCorkhill and Wanda (Charles) Kellogg. Marj was born June 29, 1928, in Conrad, Mont., to W.W. and Goldie (Duke) McFarland. The youngest of seven, she grew up on a Valier-area homestead, the McFarland family farm, and in Conrad. She graduated from Conrad High School in 1946. From 1946-47, she attended the University of Montana, where she met Gordon Matheson, a recent World War II veteran. They were married in Conrad on Oct. 6, 1947. In 1948, they established a successful dryland grain farm in the Ledger community east of Conrad, where they farmed for 47 years. Throughout her life, Marj was a committed social and political activist, holding many leadership roles in her community and the state. She served as Democratic Women's Club regional director, and as president and secretary of the Pondera County Democratic Women's Club. She worked as county coordinator for various candidates in election years, including the campaigns of Sen. Max Baucus and former Gov. Ted Schwinden. She also held a deep concern for the welfare of others. Marj was very active in the Montana Mental Health Association, serving terms as president, vice president and secretary, and on local and regional advisory boards. She helped found Conrad's Mental Health Center and acted as board chair for eight years. She also helped found the Horizon Lodge, Conrad's assisted-living facility, and served 18 years on the board. Marj was a promoter of the arts and education. She had a passion for words, ideas, conversation, literature and learning. She loved music and was an avid concert-goer. As a founder and board member of the Pondera Arts Council, she helped initiate and guide the renovation of Conrad's historic movie theater, The Orpheum, which included the addition of the Wiegand performing arts auditorium. She was president of the Conrad Public Library Foundation board during a major remodeling of the library. An effective fundraiser, she helped secure both federal and state grants, as well as hundreds of individual gifts. She also was instrumental in securing a $50,000 donation for the library remodeling, and she was active in the Pondera County History Association and its Conrad Transportation and Historical Museum. Marj cared deeply about people and the Earth. She had a strong commitment and gave generously to causes of social justice and the environment. She was a longtime member of and leader in the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and, in later years, the First Presbyterian Church of Conrad. She valued her many friends and extended family, and was known for her warmth, compassion and interest in others. She was fun-loving and outgoing, and always ready for an adventure. Community was at the core of her life. She cared deeply about those less fortunate and was willing to put her beliefs into action. She understood people's need to contribute to the life of their community; she created ways to bring people together. Marj was an inspiration to others throughout her life. Memorials are suggested to the Pondera Arts Council, P.O. Box 564, Conrad, MT 59425; Conrad Public Library, 15 4th Ave. S.W., Conrad, MT 59425; First Presbyterian Church, 123 4th Ave. S.W., Conrad, MT 59425; or to a cause of the donor's choice.

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Marjorie Fern “Marj” McFarland Matheson's memorial is located at: Oakland Cemetery, Fort Dodge, Webster County, USA.
When did Marjorie Fern “Marj” McFarland Matheson death?
Marjorie Fern “Marj” McFarland Matheson death on 6 Oct 2008 in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 42.5214005
Longitude: -94.1800003

Family Members:

Parent

Willis Wesley McFarland

(1889 - 1973)

Goldie Duke McFarland

(1890 - 1987)

Spouse

Gordon Howard Matheson

(1926 - 2006)

Siblings

Wanda Mae Mcfarland Kellogg

(1923 - 2001)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oakland Cemetery
Fort Dodge, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5214005, -94.1800003

2. Corpus Christi Cemetery
Fort Dodge, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5243988, -94.1802979

3. North Lawn Cemetery
Fort Dodge, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5290000, -94.1778000

4. Fort Dodge Memorial Park
Fort Dodge, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5032997, -94.1472015

5. Saint Olafs Cemetery
Fort Dodge, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5017014, -94.2153015

6. Carpenter Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5015907, -94.2166061

7. Concordia Cemetery
Fort Dodge, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5628014, -94.1949997

8. Willowledge Cemetery
Fort Dodge, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5250015, -94.2388916

9. Burns Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5249970, -94.2759880

10. Webster County Home Cemetery
Fort Dodge, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4563710, -94.2181420

11. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5875015, -94.2581024

12. Graceland Cemetery
Elkhorn Township, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4275017, -94.2127991

13. Old Lizard Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5249720, -94.3141340

14. Holaday Creek Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4472008, -94.0886002

15. Elkhorn Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4277992, -94.2328033

16. Elkhorn Township Cemetery
Fort Dodge, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4276120, -94.2329690

17. Hovey Cemetery
Badger, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6290000, -94.1730000

18. Pioneer Cemetery
Badger, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6306000, -94.1477966

19. Colfax Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5224991, -94.0194016

20. Blossom Hill Cemetery
Badger, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6286011, -94.1100006

21. Our Lady of Good Counsel Cemetery
Moorland, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4427986, -94.3043976

22. Otho Cemetery
Otho, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4025002, -94.1153030

23. Newark Township Cemetery
Vincent, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6021996, -94.0408020

24. Fulton Township Cemetery
Moorland, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4272000, -94.3159000