We are sad to announce that on December 25, 2023, at the age of 88, Arlene Matson of Traverse City, Michigan, born in Cadillac, Michigan passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Arlene Matson to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Arthur Griswold and Edith Griswold. She is survived by : her children, Dan Matson (Kathleen), Calvin Matson (Brenda), Cheryl Carlson (Don) and Lori Hodek (Tom); her daughter-in-law Becky Matson (Bryce); her brothers, Jerry Griswold and Rick Griswold; her brother-in-law Clyde VanPelt (Bug); her siblings, Raymond, Margaret VanPelt, Helen Harris and Betty Fortelka; and her son Bryce Matson. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Bible Baptist Church, 1915 Cass Road, Traverse City, MI 49685 or the Grand Traverse Hiking Club, 520 Highland Park Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home