Obituary: True, Maxine Caroline
Age 78
TRUE, Maxine Caroline (Mattila)
Born on the 27th of February in 1937 at Fort Peck, Montana to Jack Unto Mattila, and Maxine Caroline (Irwin) Mattila.
Maxine C. True, nicknamed “Jackie” by her family, passed away peacefully on the 20th of January, 2016, at her apartment in Granite Falls, WA.
She was preceded by the love of her life, and husband of 53 years, James Allen True, just 11 months before she joined him in eternity.
Maxine is survived by her only brother, John Irwin Mattila; her three natural children, Caroline True Droege, Patrick Allen True, and James Jack True; and her three step-children, Linda Harvey, Adele True, and Julene Voda.
Maxine was both a proud Grandmother of seven and a Great-Grandmother of three.
A graduate of Seattle’s Roosevelt High School, Class of 1955, Maxine went to work in both the private and civil service sectors.
From Boeing through multiple National Banks, onto Civil Engineers, H&R Block, and the Department of Commerce.
Maxine lived life to the fullest, traveling extensively around the globe before she was 20 years old, and then with her beloved husband and family.
Maxine followed her heart in love and marriage, and her head into the business world.
A working mother, Maxine always had time for family and friends, whether it was camping trips, celebratory gatherings, or just fun times together.
She loved her house plants and gardening, sewing, baking and needlework.
Maxine will long be remembered for her granny squares and potholders she seemed to crochet constantly.
A member of Beta Sigma Phi and an AARP IRS Tax Aide volunteer, her community was important in her life.
Maxine’s family requests donation in her name, to the donor’s choice of charity, be made in lieu of flowers.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at Granville Grange #857, 9401 - 163rd Ave. NE, Granite Falls, WA 98252 at 3pm.
The celebration will be a potluck, with coffee and tea provided, please bring a dish to share and any other beverages desired.