Ardene Ann Matson

   Ardene Ann Matson was called home to her Savior Jesus Christ, on October 30, 2022, at the age of 90.

   Ardene was born on November 28, 1931 to Otto and Freda Matson of Dalbo, Minnesota where she grew up on the family farm with siblings Verona and Arvel.  She attended Whittier grade school and was a graduate of Cambridge High School in 1949.  She was baptized at Dalbo Baptist Church and, after moving to Columbia Heights as a young woman, became a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church.  She also worked in downtown Minneapolis as a secretary for a social worker.

   Ardene retired early to look after family members as she was a natural caregiver.  She enjoyed cooking, growing her own vegetables, keeping a flower garden and keeping up the family farm.  She also enjoyed entertaining family on holidays, cooking up big feasts.  Aunt “Deanie” loved spending time with her grandnieces and great-grandnieces.  Ardene spent her last years at GracePointe Crossing where she enjoyed painting and playing bingo.  Her caregivers say she was special and will be deeply missed.

   She is survived by nieces Tami Erickson and Jill Matson; nephew Jeff Matson; grandnieces Andrea & Kimberly Erickson and great-grandnieces Olivia, Sophia and Piper Erickson.

                   A special thank you to the staff at GracePointe Crossing and the Allina Hospice team who provided her care.

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