Patricia Matthews

Patricia Ann Matthews

January 2, 1959 - October 31, 2026

Patricia Ann Matthews, lovingly known as Patti, 67, passed away on October 31, 2026, in Grants Pass, Oregon.

Born on January 2, 1959, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Patti spent much of her childhood in Southern California, primarily in San Bernardino. After marrying Donald Lee Matthews on September 2, 1989. Patti and Don combined their families and eventually moved to Southern Oregon to begin a new chapter together. What began as a new adventure became home, and Patti spent approximately 30 years building her life in Southern Oregon.

Patti and Don shared a life together filled with family, adventure, good food, and new friendships. They were rarely strangers to anyone for long, and ir wasn't unusual for the family to find unexpected dinner guests around the table. Their home was always a place where people were welcomed.

Patti played an instrumental role in building and operating Final Finish Construction alongside Don. While Don handled the work in the field, Patti managed the business operations, including bids, contracts, customers, employees, and payroll. Her intelligence, organization, and dedication helped keep the business running.

Above all, Patti loved being a mother. She once remarked that she had plenty of practice and couldn't think of anything else she would rather do with her life. After raising four boys, Patti and Don opened up their home to foster children, eventually adopting Chris and Ashley into their family. Her generosity and determination to give children a loving home were a reflection of the enormous heart she carried throughout her life.

Patti had a wonderful sense of humor, a quick wit, and a sarcastic streak that kept those around her laughing. She was independent, intelligent, and kind to everyone she met. She loved the outdoors, camping, boating, gardening, reading, and spending time with her family. Dogs were a constant part of her life, and her beloved companions Bud, Tucker, and Xena each held a special place in her heart.

Patti is survived by her husband of 37 years, Donald Lee Matthews; her six children, Donald, James, and his wife Susie, David and his wife Melissa, Derek and his wife Mandy, Chris, Ashley, six grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Jeannie, Richard, James, and Debra. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Eleanor Daley.

Patti will be remembered for her generous heart, her humor, her love of family, and the life she built with those she loved. She leaves behind a family shaped by her love, generosity, and unwavering dedication to being a mother.