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Opal Irene Newell Mattix

Birth	:	11 Oct 1927 Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Nov 2010 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Levisy Flat Cemetery, Levisy Flat, Stone County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.9049988, -92.1022034
Description	:	Opal Irene Mattix, 83, of Oskaloosa, died of cancer, Friday, November 5, 2010, surrounded by her family while being cared for at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. She was born on October 11, 1927 at Truax, Iowa, the middle child of eleven born to Zachariah and Betha Mae Davis Newell. Early on she attended rural schools in Mahaska County, and she finished her schooling at Oskaloosa High School. Following school she went to work for Ideal Manufacturing in Oskaloosa. On March 15, 1947, she was united in marriage to Gilbert Hols, and three children were... Read More	Opal Irene Mattix, 83, of Oskaloosa, died of cancer, Friday, November 5, 2010, surrounded by her family while being cared for at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. She was born on October 11, 1927 at Truax, Iowa, the middle child of eleven born to Zachariah and Betha Mae Davis Newell. Early on she attended rural schools in Mahaska County, and she finished her schooling at Oskaloosa High School. Following school she went to work for Ideal Manufacturing in Oskaloosa. On March 15, 1947, she was united in marriage to Gilbert Hols, and three children were born of that union: Dianne, Steve and David. They later divorced. On April 21, 1983, Opal was united in marriage to John R. Mattix in Oskaloosa; he died on May 18, 2009. John and Opal owned and operated the Union Tavern and Cafe in Oskaloosa from 1968-1987. After selling the Union, Opal began working as a cook at a daycare in her neighborhood. Lastly, she worked at the Oskaloosa Herald until an accident forced her retirement in 2008. Opal's family was the center of her life, and she delighted in all of the time she got to spend with them. She and her siblings also remained close, gathering for family reunions twice a year. She enjoyed having and browsing garage sales, grocery shopping and cooking. She had perfected her Dutch Letter recipe, and her family always looked forward to enjoying them at family gatherings. Everyone loved her homemade noodles, especially her great grandchildren. Among her many other interest, Opal enjoyed trips to casinos with her sister-in-law Bonnie, attending the Iowa State Fair every year, fishing with family, playing Bingo, watching the birds and squirrels in her back yard and cheering for Tiger Woods. Opal is survived by her children: Dianne(Dan)Taylor of Prairie City, Steve(Cindy Lovell)Hols of Oskaloosa and David(Kim)Hols of Runnells; grandchildren: Kristi Berg, Justin Braden, Harmony Hols, Daniel Mattix and Adam Taylor; 6 great grandchildren; a brother: Glen(Ruth)Newell of Oskaloosa; a sister-in-law: Bonnie Newell of Oskaloosa; a brother-in-law: Kenny Hunt of Lacey; 3 stepchildren: John D.(Ann)Mattix of Oskaloosa, Charlotte Augspurger and Ruth Ann Lage, both of Altoona. Opal was preceded in death by her husband; parents; three brothers: Dale, Donald and Dean Newell; six sisters: Maxine Baltimore, Leona Moore, Helen McLoney, Doris Gerard, Dorothy Slycord and Darlene Hunt. Funeral services for Opal Mattix will be held Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 1pm in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa with Pastor Alvern Boetsma officiating. Burial will be in the Coal Creek Cemetery south of Beacon. Visitation will begin Monday after 9am in the Bates Funeral Chapel and the family will be present at the funeral home from 6-8pm to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to Mahaska Hospice.

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Where is Opal Irene Newell Mattix's memorial?
Opal Irene Newell Mattix's memorial is located at: Levisy Flat Cemetery, Levisy Flat, Stone County, USA.
When did Opal Irene Newell Mattix death?
Opal Irene Newell Mattix death on 5 Nov 2010 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Opal Irene Newell Mattix's memorial?
Latitude: 35.9049988
Longitude: -92.1022034

Family Members:

Parent

Zachariah “Zackie” Newell

(1891 - 1953)

Bertha Mae Davis Newell

(1894 - 1971)

Spouse

Gilbert Oscar Hols

(1918 - 1987)

John Ross Mattix

(1918 - 2009)

Siblings

Maxine M. Newell Baltimore

(1917 - 1991)

Helen Alzina Newell McLoney

(1920 - 2003)

Darlene Eloise “Wienie” Newell Hunt

(1932 - 2008)

Doris Elaine Newell Gerard

(1933 - 1998)

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