Kathleen Rose Swartout Matovich Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Kathleen Rose Swartout Matovich (Silverton, Oregon), born in Marquam, Oregon, who passed away on June 7, 2020, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kathleen Rose Swartout Matovich to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Swartout and Pauline Swartout (Panter); and her siblings, Thelma Fread, Marcella McEwen, Elsie Wolfe, Medora Wright, Howard Swartout, Eunice McEwen, Hazel Wolfer, Jeanette Swartout, Charles Swartout and Clifford Swartout.

She is survived by: her friend Bernice Matovich; her brother Peter; her former husband Peter Joseph Matovich of Molalla, OR.; her sister-in-law Betty Swartout; and her nieces, Sandi Bean of Silverton, OR and Judi Aus of Canby. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, their spouses.

She wanted to come home to Oregon for her final days so they moved her March 2, 2020 to an assisted living facility in Woodburn, OR and shortly thereafter, the facility was in lock-down due to COVID-19 pandemic, which was heartbreaking to her and all of us. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, a private family burial will be held at Maplewood Pioneer Cemetery in Scotts Mills, Oregon near her parents, siblings, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice in lieu of flowers.