We certainly enjoyed visiting with Ole when he would come up to Heber. He loved his place and his fishing times. As the year have gone by we didn't get to see him as often. He was proud of his service to his country. A great man to be proud of.
Sincerely,
Carol Bates

Ole, thank you for being such a good neighbor! We will miss you.

Ole lived next door to my family during my sons' entire growing up years - since 1986. We spent many hours talking over the fence. We shared our fruit trees' bounties. We enjoyed Ole's dogs, and he enjoyed ours. We were sad to see him leave our street a few months ago.  What a kind friend he was. We will miss you Ole!

To the Matheson family you have our deepest sympathy. Ole thanks for all the great memories and the fun in the old neighborhood our kids loved talking to you when you played Santa on the phone at Christmas.

Ebner's and Simmon's Families

Dear Matheson family, We are so sorry for your loss. Ole was a wonderful man. When he married Aunt Florence we were  proud to have him as an"uncle". He was very kind to my aunt and took good care of her. You family will be in our thoughts and prayers.  The Williams family (Fostveit)

09 November, 2013

Dear Grandpa,

People are funny...we wait until times like this - too late really, too express our deepest feelings of love and admiration for one another. 
But here we are, and I can only hope that somehow you can be aware of all of these expressions found in this collection. 

I would love for you to know how much I appreciate you welcoming me into your family. 
I came along as wounds were still healing, and though I always felt your steady eye upon me, I was made to feel comfortable in your household in taking the hand of your Granddaughter, and being a father to your Great-Grandchildren. I guess what I'm saying is, thank you for making it easy to be myself. 

It was my pleasure to help you with things around your house or in Heber. I'll always treasure my memories of lunches we shared after a day of work in Heber. 
I still remember the items you preferred from the grocery store when you needed help with that. 
Though difficult, I was honored to take Beaver to the vet for you when it was time to let him go. I know it was difficult for you. 
I remember when Waylon and I stood in a hole up to our necks after digging down to your water main, and the conversations about life during breaks. 

I'm so grateful that I could accompany you on your last deer hunt. We didn't cover a lot of ground, but it was an experience I treasure. 

As a person who loves the subject of history, it was always amazing to realize that I was hearing details from the perspective of one who had lived during a span of time that saw incredible changes in the world that we and our children have been born into. 
I have learned so much from your examples of thrift, ingenuity and common senses. If I can learn from your experience, I know I can avoid some difficulties in my own life. 

I enjoyed the gleam in your eye each time you showed us books that dealt with subjects that were close to your experience. You showed some to me several times, and each was as though it were the first time to you. I enjoyed it all!
I enjoyed seeing a new calendar each year with old-time pictures of Ishpeming, and the flood of stories that might come from your lips because of any given picture. 
It was fun to amaze you with the ability to show us around Ishpeming via Google Earth. 

Your story is inspiring to me. You did so well for yourself with comparatively little education, and I loved your chuckle as you recounted how you bluffed your way into job opportunities. But you are so handy and adaptive that you made it work!
And yet you are wise enough to be concerned about education for your posterity, so that they need not struggle as you did. 

I never knew either of my natural Grandfathers. I never had that experience. I wish you could know how you helped fill that void for me. When I called you "Grampa", I meant it in that sense. 

The day that you first lost a son was the day I lost my Father-in-Law of only three and a half years. I want you to know that you helped fill that void for me as well. I think it hasn't been until lately that I have realized just how much. 

A man of ninety-seven is likely to have survived a spouse and/or children, and this happened to you twice for each. That is such a burden of grief for a person to carry. And though I think I saw you experience a crisis of faith, I know that I saw your hope come through. 

Now you are reunited in nearly a century's worth of family relationships and friendships. I know that you've got to be busy just now, but when you look back on occasion, know that we remember and honor your memory. 
I know that when we visit your property in Heber, we will feel strongly of your influence. I know how much you love that place, and how it must have pained you when you became unable to travel there. 
You made it into a beautiful place that will stand as a memorial to you, and you will never be far from our thoughts. 

May God keep you in His loving embrace until we meet again.

Dear Grandpa, I know the last couple years we didn't get to see much of each other, but I sure do love you. I am so glad I came up to see you that sunday, you were ready and so at peace to pass that is what put my mind at ease when I heard you were gone. You are such an amazing man Grandpa and I am glad I have all the wonderful memories I do have of you. I remember the great times We all had when we lived with you. You would always offer us Twinkie's and wouldn't take no for an answer. I remember playing hide and seek in your big backyard, I would always hide in kasha's dog house. My favorite memory was going to heathers house every Christmas eve, because you always road with us and we would always get you the new Budweiser mug for that year. I have so many good memories of you that I will remember and cherish forever, just because I didn't get to see you that last little while doesn't mean I love you any less. I am so glad you got to meet my Liam, I will always remember him walking and you saying "Are you drunk like Grandpa". I love you Grandpa Ole and I will always have you in my heart. See you soon. Love always, Jaycha

Ole, what a grand neighbor you were.  My husband Jay D Thurgood thought you were an exceptional good man and friend. God bless you Ole, and your family. Find comfort in knowing you will be together again some day.  Love, Van Thurgood

dear granpa, thank you for everything you have done for me. I loved coming to your house and playing with sassy and having treats and lemonade. I hope your doing well in heaven. once again thanks and see you later

Dear Grandpa, I really miss you. I am glad that you are able to see your family members in heaven.I hope you know that we all miss you and wish you were here with us right now but we will see you again some day. I am glad that you lived a good long life.I always enjoyed seeing you and doing things as a family with you. I still remember when we would leave your house and you would always stand by your door and wave to us.I really liked when you did that.Love you.      Your Grandaughter Jessi

Dear gramps
 I love you more then you will ever know. You were such a big part of my life that 
i will never ever forget. You were always the stability in my life, i could always count on you no matter what was going on. You were my rock and my teacher, i learned so much from you on how to make your own way in life and how to be a good and honest person. You loved my kids more then life itself and they will always have the most special place for you in there hearts that no one will ever be able to touch. You were such a big part of our lives, how do we go on without you, but to know that you are in a better place with so many loved ones. I will forever be grateful for you and your love for your family. Love you for all eternity.

Heather Westenkow

Dear Uncle Ole, (Everett)
You will be greatly missed by our family here in Ishpeming, Mi.  It has been a long time since you were here but diffently not forgotten.  Your kindness, love, humor and great smile will remain with us.  You are now in the loving arms of our Lord, and your parents, wife Rudy, siblings, and children.  Thanks for the memories you have left with us to share.  your neice Marilyn and nephews Jerry, Peter and Alan.

To My Dear Big Grandpa, 
Your life has been an inspiration for me. Remembering all the stories you told me, about the war, the depression and the things you seen. You made me live for opportunity. I will always remember all our talks about working hard. You told Cris and I too work hard to live hard. You always told Vinny to save for a rainy day. It was inspiring to talk about our grandpa who has lived to 97. The way you lived your life inspirited us to live better, to live free. The stories you told us, will always be shared and we feel lucky to have heard them from you.  Last Saturday when I came to see you, I had a hard time saying all of this. It was hard because Desa didn't understand why you needed to sleep and I didn't want to understand that your time had come. Someday Desa will know how special it is to have met and lived as the fifth generation to an amazing man. I know I am inspired to continue the stories and the memories. 
Thank you for every thing. 
I love you very much and I know there are so many people at the gates waiting for you. 
I know tomorrow November 8th you will be celebrating once again with Grandma Ruby. Happy anniversary, Grandma and Grandpa!  
Love always, 
Stephanie Niemi

OBITUARY

Everett E Matheson

October 3, 1916 – November 5, 2013

Valley View Memorial Park and Funeral Home

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