Eunice Elaine Mathison

Eunice Elaine Mathison, age 93, of Westby, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, July 11, 2020. She was born January 10, 1927, in Timber Coulee, WI to the late Gilbert and Alfhild (Andersen) Christianson. She grew up on a farm in Timber Coulee, WI. As a young child she enjoyed horseback riding and music. She moved to La Crosse at a young age and worked at the Auto Light, where she met many life long friends. She met her future husband Harland at a young age and they enjoyed going to dances together at the Avalon and many other places. They were married on March 1, 1952. They farmed in Westby and later on took over the Mathison farm on Rognstad Ridge near Cashton. She later worked as a nursing assistant at Norseland Nursing Home until her retirement. Together they raised three children and enjoyed spending time with their six grandchildren. Of all the things she enjoyed doing, being a mother was her pride and joy. Survivors include her three children: Gary (Barb) Mathison, Jane (Keith) Hanson and Daniel Mathison; six grandchildren: Nicole Mathison-Westlund, Scott (Jody) Mathison, Craig Mathison, Eric Mathison, Kris Hanson, and Jennifer Hanson; 13 great-grandchildren: Seth and Samuel Westlund, Liam Mathison, Madeline, Lilly, Ryan and Levi Mathison, Kaya Papadinoff, Mia Lunde, Kenzie, Klara, Kaleb, and Kloe Hanson; her brother-in-law Trygve (Karen) Mathison; other special nieces and nephews. Eunice was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Harland; her siblings: Muriel (Sylvester) Bushek, Gladys (Ralph) Grindle, Arlene (Otis) Offerdahl; her brother-in-law Eldon Johnson. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 16, at 11:00 a.m. at Vosseteig Funeral Home, 708 S. Main Street in Westby. Pastor Dave Sorenson will officiate. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 15, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Vosseteig Funeral Home. Additional visitation will be held Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Eunice will be laid to rest in North Coon Prairie Cemetery. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.vossfh.com. In lieu of flowers, donations to Sugar Creek Bible Camp or North Coon Prairie Lutheran Church are appreciated. Vosseteig Funeral Home in Westby is serving Eunice's family. 708 S. Main Street Westby, WI 54667 608-634-2100