Juliana SAMAS

MATSON, Juliana 2009-07-10 Mrs. Juliana Matson (nee Samas) aged 87 years, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 9, 2009. Julie was born March 24, 1922 in Klenovec Czechoslovakia and came to Fort William, Ontario in 1927. She attended local schools. Julie’’s first employment was at Canada Car during WWII. She was later employed at Revenue Canada and finished her career with the UIC office. Julie cherished her family and very much loved sharing in the lives of her many nephews, nieces and their families. She was very active with her church and her calligraphy group. Her greeting cards were greatly treasured by family and all who received one. She had a great appreciation of art and loved to collect it in all forms. She was an avid photographer and renowned for the quality of her photos which she generously shared. On April 26, 1954 she married Ernie Matson. Julie and Ernie loved to travel with many trips to Europe and the tropics. They also travelled extensively throughout North America in their camper van. They enjoyed their camps first at Shebandowan and later at Cloud Lake. She was predeceased by Husband Ernie in 1987, father Andrew Samas, mother Julia Samas, and brother Andy Samas. She will be greatly missed by her sister Beatrice Samas, sister-in-laws Irene Matson and Yvonne Samas, nieces Andrea Wood, Elaine Bell (Rodney), nephews Richard (Lauren) Samas, Stephen (Pattie-Anne) Samas, Robert (Michele) Samas, great nieces and nephews: Ryan Samas, Jeremy Samas, Emma Costa (Tyler), Alison Wood, Ella Bell, Gregory Samas, Elizabeth Wood, Alannah Bell, Joseph Wood, C.J. Samas, Eric Samas, Katie-Lee Samas, Jordan, Samas, R. J. Samas and Dylan Samas. Family in Slovakia and many friends worldwide. Funeral services for the late Mrs. Juliana Matson will be held on Monday, July 13, 2009 with family and friends gathering at 11:00 AM in Trinity Lutheran Church, 560 North May Street with Pastor Neil Otke officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM in the at EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 299 Waverley Street at Algoma. In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations to Trinity Lutheran Church or the Street Reach Ministries c/o Lutheran Community Care Centre would be appreciated. Please sign the online condolences at everestofthunderbay.com