Matiko, Carol Joy Danelenko (1932-1999)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Mar 31 p. 29

Birth date: 1932 Nov 21

text of obituary:

CAROL JOY MATIKO

Carol Joy Matiko of Saskatoon passed away Dec. 1. She was born Nov. 21, 1932, the only child of Fred and Emma Danelenko of Kief, N.D. She attended Minot (N.D.) State Teachers' College. She taught at Harvey, N.D. for 4 years. Church involvement was a priority. While attending a church conference in Arelee, Sask., she met James Matiko. They married Oct. 28, 1955. She had to make adjustments to living on a farm. She graciously accepted her new role and became active in the community and the large extended Matiko family. She spent many hours in her vegetable and flower gardens. She enjoyed sewing and making things for her children, grandchildren and friends. At church, she taught Sunday school, played piano and more recently babysat at the MOM's program. She lived life to the full. She was a gracious hostess who enjoyed cooking and entertaining guests. She always put her faith in God first. In 1995 they retired from farming and moved to Saskatoon. She was ill for several months, but her faith in God that she was going to a better place gave her hope and a positive spirit. Predeceased by her father in 1985, she is mourned by Jim; children Fred of Saskatoon, Rob of Calgary and Debra of Airdrie, Alta.; 4 grandchildren; and her mother of Minot. The funeral was Dec. 4 in Forest Grove Community Church, Saskatoon, with Harry Strauss and Meldon Lutzer ministering.