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Maria Christine Mattson

Portland, OR

November 6, 1969 - March 4, 2025

Nov 6, 1969 - Mar 4, 2025

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What were Maria's favorite foods?

Rachel Dickson

Any food at a family/friends gathering. She loved to socialize and host gatherings. Any food at a family/friends gathering. She loved to socialize and host gatherings. Any food at a family/friends gathering. She loved to... Read more

What were Maria's favorite drinks?

Rachel Dickson

Cherry Pepsi, margaritas, white zinfandel (from a box, of course!) Cherry Pepsi, margaritas, white zinfandel (from a box, of course!) Cherry Pepsi, margaritas, white zinfandel (from a box,... Read more

What were Maria's favorite songs or musical artists?

Rachel Dickson

Country music, the 80s/90s stuff. The Judds, Martina, Reba, Garth. And whatever band/choir/karaoke thing ... Read more Country music, the 80s/90s stuff. The Judds, Martina, Reba, Garth. And whatever band/choir/karaoke thing her kids were doing this... Read more Country music, the 80s/90s stuff. The Judds, Martina,... Read more

What were Maria's favorite artists or styles of art?

Rachel Dickson

She loved to make and paint ceramics, and she was so talented. If anyone has pieces she's done, I'd love ... Read more She loved to make and paint ceramics, and she was so talented. If anyone has pieces she's done, I'd love to see pictures! She loved to make and paint ceramics, and she was so... Read more

What were Maria's favorite sports teams?

Rachel Dickson

Dallas Cowboys, any team that Grandma was rooting against, and whatever team her kids were playing on that... Read more Dallas Cowboys, any team that Grandma was rooting against, and whatever team her kids were playing on that season. Dallas Cowboys, any team that Grandma was rooting against,... Read more

What were Maria's favorite games to play?

Rachel Dickson

Uno, 10k, and cribbage Uno, 10k, and cribbage Uno, 10k, and cribbage

What were Maria's favorite performances to watch?

Rachel Dickson

Whatever theatrical or musical or musical theater that us kids were into at any given time. Whatever theatrical or musical or musical theater that us kids were into at any given time. Whatever theatrical or musical or musical theater that... Read more

What were Maria's favorite books?

Rachel Dickson

Nora Roberts, James Patterson, she always had a paperback with her no matter where she was going. Nora Roberts, James Patterson, she always had a paperback with her no matter where she was going. Nora Roberts, James Patterson, she always had a paperback... Read more

What were Maria's favorite ways to spend free time?

Rachel Dickson

With family- camping, riding, playing on the beach or at the mountain, fishing, game days, and BBQs. She ... Read more With family- camping, riding, playing on the beach or at the mountain, fishing, game days, and BBQs. She also loved gardening ... Read more With family- camping, riding, playing on the beach ... Read more

What were Maria's favorite ways to exercise?

Rachel Dickson

She didn't need to work out. Being a Longshoreman kept her fit. She didn't need to work out. Being a Longshoreman kept her fit. She didn't need to work out. Being a Longshoreman kept... Read more