Mary Joan Carlson Mattson Obituary
The passing of Mary Joan Carlson Mattson (Chico, California) occurred on October 18, 2026. Mary Joan, born on October 18, 1930, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Joan Carlson Mattson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leonard Carlson and Bernice Cochran Carlson; her husband Raymond Mattson; her daughter Catherine; her siblings, Patsy, Jerald, Daniel, David and Gordon; and her in-laws, Robert Mattson, Lois Carlson, Ron Kittelson, Sharon Carlson, Jackie Mattson, Isabelle Mattson, Ed Mattson, Fern Mattson, Ernie Mattson, Chester Mattson, Mabel Bowie and Fran Mattson.
She is survived by: her sons, Steven (Jane), Randall (Luci), Kevin (Janice) and Brian; her grandchildren, Michelle, Alex, Adam, Michael, Christopher and Ian; her siblings, Robert Carlson, Kathy, Glenda (Dean) and Laurie (Ivan); and her sisters-in-law, Fran Madsen, Joy Carlson and Marlys Carlson.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 29th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Newton-Bracewell Funeral Home (680 Camellia Way, Chico, CA 95926). A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 30th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Gridley Biggs Cemetery. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 30th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Richvale Community Church (5219 Church St, Richvale, CA 95974).
In Lieu of flowers, please make monetary donations to: Cathy's Christian Cottage, PO Box 392, Richvale, CA 95974.
