Norma J. Mateer, 91, of Valparaiso passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024. Born July 31, 1932, in Kalamazoo, MI to Charles & Dorothy (Curtis) Taylor, graduated from Comstock High School where she enjoyed home economics and played center senior year on the girls’ basketball team while working at Borgess Hospital as an aide.
On June 4, 1955, in Parchment, MI she married Jack Mateer who preceded her in death in 2013. Moving to Valparaiso in 1970 to purchase a Standard Oil bulk plant with 2 trucks that delivered race gas, oil & petroleum products. When Jack & Norma retired, leaving their sons in charge, they had 8 trucks. Norma and Jack had been longtime members of Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso. Survivors include three children; Jack A. (Sharon) Mateer of Florida, Teri Mateer of North Carolina & Paul (Jeri) Mateer of Valparaiso, two brothers; Charles (Gladys) Taylor & William (Carol) Taylor, grandchildren: Sasha Mateer, Emily Bolin, Jacob Mateer, Jess Mateer & Becki Mateer, and great-grandchildren: Bryson, Parker, Owen & Logan. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Charles Taylor & Dorothy Powers, and sisters, Marion Trumble & Joyce Holmes.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, June 26th from 11 am – 1 pm at Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso with funeral service beginning at 1:00 pm, Pastor Phil Willingham officiating. Private burial at Angelcrest Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Dunes Hospice. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
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My heartfelt sympathy to all of the family. I had the pleasure of knowing Norma as we shared time together in the Priscilla Circle bible study group at CLC. She was a friendly and caring woman who was welcoming to all, and she added greatly to our weekly sessions as she shared her bible knowledge and life experiences with us. May God's loving presence comfort you and the Peace of Christ be with you. -Marilyn McGawn
Aunt Norma. Classy, elegant with a genuine heart for family, you made everyone feel welcome. From reunions to holidays and in between I always looked forward to seeing you. I will find comfort in my memories and a card you once sent to me said this, "you are my niece and I love you." Surely goodness and mercy has indeed followed you. Rest in perfect peace knowing how much you were loved. ~Kathy Taylor Knowles
