Margie McIntire Matich

Margie McIntire Matich was born at home on November 11, 1928, in Price, Utah. She passed away on April 11, 2022, at home in Murray, Utah, from complications resulting from a fall where she fractured her hip two weeks ago. She was surrounded in her final days by as much love as her family could shower her with.
Margie was the daughter of William Mathis McIntire, Price Chief of Police, and Zelma Harmon McIntire, a loving stay at home mom. She was number 10 of 11 children, 5 sisters and 5 brothers. She grew up during the depression, but always said she only knew of the love that filled their modest home, not want.
She spent a short time living in the Beehive House (Brigham Young’s home) in downtown Salt Lake City after high school, when it was a boarding house for girls. She also moved to California to work for a time until her high school sweetheart Joseph “Joe” Junior Matich came to California and whisked her back to Utah. They were married on September 30, 1949, and they started their family in Helper, Utah.
First came Jodie Lynn in 1951, then Michael in 1953. Their little family moved to Salt Lake City in 1955 to be closer to doctors that could help them with their sweet Jodie Lynn that was having health problems. It was discovered that Jodie had a rare childhood cancer. Margie developed skills as she cared for her little one that would bless the lives of countless people later in her life. Jodie Lynn passed away at age 7 in 1959.
Margie worked at an ice cream shop in Salt Lake for a while and then became a nurse’s assistant. She worked on the Polio team at the old state hospital. They required the nurses to take a turn in the iron lung so that they would know what that experience felt like for their patients. She recalled being so worried about bringing the disease home to her small children that she would change clothes on the back porch each time she came home to try and lessen the exposure. She always remembered the many patients that she took care of.
Pamela joined their family in 1962 right after they moved into their new home and then 4 years later Bonni Jo arrived in 1966. Their family was finally complete. She worked for the trucking industry for several years until Joe was offered a position in Denver, CO as Senior Vice President of Rio Grande Motor Way. Following Mike’s marriage to Torri Martin, they packed up Pam and Bonni and headed for Denver. Margie became a stay-at-home mom during most of the girls young growing up years, but later got her Real Estate License. She loved working with first time home buyers and was a very successful agent.
When Joe retired the two of them moved back to Salt Lake City to be closer to family where they were caring and supportive grandparents. They attended events and cheered the grandchildren on in everything they did. They were always so proud of each one of them and their accomplishments.
Margie used her acquired care giving skills to bless the lives of many of her siblings in their last days, lovingly making them as comfortable as possible. She dropped everything at the drop of a hat to be there for them and for their families. She was also an amazing hostess. Everyone was welcomed into her home and treated like family. Her hospitality was unrivaled and people that visited, left feeling like part of the family.
In her later years she loved visits from her great grandchildren. She wanted to hold and love on all the new babies. Lots of time was spent on her lap being tickled and snuggling and they loved the rides they got sitting on her walker as she walked around the house.
Margie is survived by her son Michael Matich (Torri), Daughter Pam Lindsay (Brent) and Daughter Bonni Jo Rascon (Dan). She was a beloved Grandma to Brandon Matich (Andrea), Chris Matich (Amber), Jonny Matich (Maria), Corban Lindsay (Rachel), Joe Lindsay, Ryan Lindsay (Shannon), Amy Pyper (Justin), Marissa Lindsay, Derek Rascon (Courtney), Emily Bennion (Joe), Anthony Rascon (Alyssa), Leena Bates (Bailey) and Kayla Purcell (Taylor). She was blessed with 16 great grandchildren, Trey, Cooper, Grant, Ivvy, Allison, Olivia, Gemma, Eleanor, Jude, Ila, William, Jane, Ashton, Malia, Amelia, and James. She also has countless nieces and nephews that love her and will miss her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Junior Matich, daughter Jodie Lynn Matich, parents William and Zelma McIntire, and in-laws Joseph and Dorothy Matich plus all 10 of her siblings and many dear friends. We take great comfort as we think of the joyful reunion that happened in heaven on April 11, 2022.
The family would like to thank Inspiration Hospice for their support during a difficult time. Also, a special thank you to our angle Florence Morrise who was lovingly there for us and for our mother every time we called for help. We don’t know what we would have done without her.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 16 at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Chapel at 6350 South Rodeo Lane, Salt Lake City UT 84121.