Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Mattson , Helen Margaret   November 24, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Mattson, Helen Margaret     
1911 - 2005 
 
Helen Margaret Mattson 
Services: Sun., Dec. 4, 2:30 p.m. 

Born in Oregon in 1911, Helen Mattson was a longtime resident of Kern County. 
She and husband, DeWitt Logan Mattson, came to Buttonwillow in 1938 where they 
farmed until his death in 1962. She also sold insurance for Farm Bureau and 
was an income tax preparer for H & R Block. Helen moved to Bakersfield in 1963 
where she studied cosmetology and became a certified instructor. She taught at 
Federicos and Marinello Combers Beauty Schools in Bakersfield and a school in 
Glendale for over 10 years. Under her leadership as manager of these schools 
she helped many students obtain scholarships and learn a useful trade. Later 
she owned and operated M'Lady Salon until retirement in the 1980s. Helen 
Mattson possessed an indomitable spirit, always looked at the bright side and 
was quick to laugh. Loving and supporting her family was one of her highest 
values. Helen served as an active 4H volunteer and Girl Scout leader when her 
children were growing up. She kept in close contact with her children, 
grandchildren, nieces and nephews, hosting or participating in family 
gatherings throughout her life. Helen succumbed on Thanksgiving Day after a 
long battle with asthma. She is survived by her five children, Doris Jean 
Barnes (Bakersfield), Phyllis Joan McClure (Bakersfield), Donald Eugene 
Mattson (Corvallis, OR), Allen Roy Mattson (West Palm Beach Gardens, FL), 
Christine Margaret Bruhn (Davis, CA); 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren 
and 4 great-great-grandchildren and nieces, nephews and their families. A 
memorial service will be held Sunday, December 4, at 2:30 p.m., at the Church 
of Christ, 425 South H Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304 (ph: 832-7464). The 
family requests no flowers. Because of her love for children and gardening, 
the family asks that people remember Helen through donations for scholarships 
for children to attend the Yosemite Bible Camp (in care of Church of Christ at 
the above address) or a favorite charity. Private interment. 

Greenlawn Mortuary Funeral Directors 
Legacy.com

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 11/30/2005.  


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