Marian Fiet Mathewson
Feb. 14, 1921 - Oct. 1, 2009

Saturday, October 3, 2009 8:20 PM PDT

Payson, Utah

“Together again.”

On a beautiful Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, Marian Mathewson sweetly and peacefully passed from this life into the arms of her sweetheart and those of her Savior.

Marian Fiet Mathewson was born to Isabelle and Garrett Fiet on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 1921, in Riverdale, Utah. Marian was raised on a farm in Roy, Utah, where she attended local schools and established lifelong friendships. She later attended Weber High School where she met star athlete Dar Mathewson. They fell in love and were married and sealed Feb. 20, 1942, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple.

As a newlywed, Marian waited for Dar as he fought for his country in the European Campaign of World War II. Marian graduated from Weber State College. She and Dar lived in Provo, Utah, Bunkerville, Nev., Nampa, Idaho, Melba, Idaho, Parma, Idaho, Ontario, Ore., and Payson, Utah. During these years they had five children: Sandee, Kay, Gary, Paul and Janelle. Marian developed many talents during her life.

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She was a wonderful singer and performer. She was involved in church and community choirs and theater all her life. She was an accomplished artist, creating many paintings and sketches. Marian was a published poet, a talented cook and quilter. She crocheted and knitted many baby afghans and articles of clothing for her family and the needy. She was a sculptor and even made her own bedroom furniture and kitchen cabinets. She had her own floral arranging business for several years.

Marian has always been faithful and active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She has served in many capacities, including 11 years as Stake Relief Society president and seminary teacher. Over the years, she taught countless people the gospel of Jesus Christ through study and example. Marian has also served many communities throughout her life in many service organizations, clubs and community groups.

Marian is survived by her brother, Floyd Fiet, of Wendell, Idaho, Bill Fiet, of Ontario, Calif., and Janet Schrivner, of Meridian, Idaho.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father; her sister, Elva; her granddaughter, Jamie; and her sweetheart, Dar. Marian is also survived by her five children, Sandee and Rulon Barlow, of Orem, Utah, Kay and Tim Rausch, of Salt Lake City, Utah, Gary and Debbie Mathewson, of Payson, Utah, Paul and Peggie Mathewson, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Janelle and Kevin Lundberg, of San Diego, Calif.; 28 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren.

Marian was loved and respected by everyone she met throughout her life. She has taught and influenced thousands of lives over the years and continued teaching wonderful lessons to her family and friends until she passed from this life. Her name will be revered by many in this life and the life to come. We know she is happy.

Funeral services will be Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, in the Mountain View 2nd LDS Ward Chapel, 75 South 600 East, Payson, Utah. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday Oct. 8, 2009, at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, or from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuary.com.