Julie N. Mattson, 83, of Thief River Falls, MN died on December 15, 2010 in Texas.

A Memorial Service Celebrating the Life of Julie Mattson will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. John Volker, PhD officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Thursday at the church.

Julie N. (Stoskopf) Mattson was born July 14, 1927 in Warroad, Minnesota to Harry and Violet (Hunter) Stoskopf. She attended school and graduated from Warroad High School in 1945. After graduation she attended Cosmetology school in Duluth, Minnesota. Upon graduation she returned to Warroad as a beautician for a short period of time and then moved to Thief River Falls, Minnesota and began working at JoAnns Beauty Shop.

She was united in marriage to Robert Mattson on September 15, 1950 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, Minnesota and remained an active member of the parish her entire life.

Bob and Julie were part owner and operators of the Thief River Falls Times Newspaper until their retirement in 1986. After retirement they enjoyed summers in Minnesota and winters in Mission, Texas.

Julie spent her entire life being a best friend to her brothers and sisters, a loving wife and a wonderful mother. She had many wonderful friends and shared activities such as square dancing, curling, fishing, card playing, trap shooting, gardening and always enjoyed a good party.

Julie is survived by her husband of 60 years Robert Mattson; sons Mark (Sue) Mattson, Bruce (Jane) Mattson; sisters Germaine (Jim) Blean, Margie Keeney; brothers Harry (Terry) Stoskopf and Jack (Anita) Stoskopf, three grandchildren Corey (Rita) Mattson, Lisa (Darin) Robson and Lori (Chris) Holm, five great grandchildren Ashley & Sam Holm and Emily, Ben & Anna Robson.

She was preceded in death by her parents Harry & Violet Stoskopf, her sister Beverly Saurdiff; brothers-in-law Jim Keeney, Bryon Saurdiff and Don Lindberg.

May her memory be blessed.


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