Deborah Mattix

October 14, 1948 - June 10, 2017

Debora Mattix, 68, of Rose Hill, died Saturday, June 10, 2017, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. She was born October 14, 1948, in Fremont, Iowa, the daughter of Warren and Mildred Beach DeSelm. She graduated from Fremont High School with the class of 1966. Following high school, she was united in marriage to Joe Mattix at the First Christian Church in Oskaloosa. To this union two sons were born Todd and Josh. Deb and Joe later divorced. When her boys were young, Deb stayed home to care for her family and home. Once her sons were in school, she rejoined the workforce and began working at Wal-Mart in Oskaloosa. She retired from Wal-Mart due to ill health in early 2017, after working there for over 15 years. She enjoyed her job, and always looked forward to visiting with her co-workers and the customers at the store. She also enjoyed, working in her yard and mowing, gardening, working on puzzles, playing cards, and taking care of her cat “Harry”. She delighted in spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Her family includes her two sons, Todd (Tracy) Mattix of Indianola, and Josh (fiancée Sheri Baker) Mattix of Princeville, Illinois; four grandchildren, Lydia, Shelby, Ayden, and Gracey Mattix; two sisters, Patty Heimstra of Cedar Rapids, and Connie (Paul) Case of Atlanta, Georgia; two aunts, Thelma McKee and Wilda Miner both of Oskaloosa; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother in law, Roland Heimstra. As was Deb’s wish, her body has been cremated and no services are planned. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to #TeamCaleb at https://www.youcaring.com/calebhammond-760258.