Jody L. Mattson

Shelter Bay

Jody L. Mattson, age 68 of Shelter Bay, died unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, May 28, 2023.  She was born in Marquette on May 10, 1955 to the late Gerald and Helen (Dupras) Chambers.  Jody grew up in Deerton and graduated from Wm. G. Mather High School in Munising in 1972.  She married her childhood friend, Mitch Mattson, in September of 1973 and together they raised their two sons.  Jody attended Northern Michigan University and earned her nursing degree and worked as an LPN at the Jacobetti Home for Veterans for twenty-five years.  She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.  Jody was a great cook and baked the best bread.  She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and enjoyed the time she spent volunteering at the American Legion.

Jody is survived by her husband of over forty-nine years – Mitch Mattson of Shelter Bay; their sons and daughters-in-law – Ken and Lisa Mattson of Wetmore and Kyle and Candace Mattson of Munising; grandsons – Jon, Josh, and Jason; siblings – Jerry Chambers, Daryle (Mike) Klimkowski, Brenda Chambers, Rodger (Deb) Chambers, and Cheryle Chambers; mother-in-law – Loretta Peterson; and numerous nieces and nephews.   Jody was preceded in death by her parents, sister Diane Hensler, and sister-in-law Linda Chambers.

Visiting time with family and friends will be held at the Bowerman Funeral Home in Munising on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m.  A prayer sevice will be held at 3:00 p.m.