Maatman, Becky Miss 1954-2010

MAATMAN

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - Volunteer (email)
Date: 3/7/2010 at 16:46:53

BECKY MAATMAN
10/23/1954 - Thursday, February 25, 2010
Becky Maatman, 55, of Colombia, Missouri, formerly of Sioux Center, IA, died unexpectedly at her residence Thursday, February 25, 2010.
A Memorial service will be held Saturday at 5:30PM at Covenant Christian Reformed Church of Sioux Center with Reverend Herman Van Niejenhuis officiating. Interment will be held at Memory Gardens Cemetery of Sioux Center at a later date.
Rebecca Jean Maatman was the daughter of Dr. Russell and Jean Maatman. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 23, 1954. She spent her childhood in New Jersey, Mississippi and Iowa. Becky was a graduate of Sioux Center Christian School, Unity Christian High School, Dordt College and University of Iowa where she obtained a Masters' Degree in Journalism.
Becky spent several years tutoring the children of missionaries in Mexico and Costa Rica. She worked in various jobs either teaching immigrants English or using her other talents to help those in need. Becky was also a graduate of Calvin College where she obtained a teaching degree. She loved children and taught several years in the Grand Rapids school system. Nearly two years ago, she moved to Columbia, Missouri to live near family.
Becky fought a life-long battle with Juvenile Diabetes. She will be remembered for her dry sense of humor and uncanny ability to say just the right thing.
Becky is survived by her parents; one brother and sister-in-law, John and Anne Maatman of Sioux Center, Iowa; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Sue and Larry Meyers of Sheldon, Iowa, and Ruth and Roger Carter of Columbia, Missouri as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents and a sister and brother-in-law, Deborah and Steven Baker.
Source: Memorial Funeral Home obit.