Harriett (Upham) Matthews  
Harriett Evelyn (Upham) Matthews
Married to Dale L. Matthews for 10 years
"I'm married to the most wonderful husband in the world."
Children: Gail Zimmerman, 48, Tucson, Arizona; Rickey Mindt, 46, Phoenix, Arizona; Tamara Mindt, 44, Tucson, Arizona; Brenda Hansen, 39, Marana, Arizona. Three Stepsons: Michael Matthews, 58, Phoenix, Arizona; Thomas Matthews, 53, Phoenix, Arizona;
Brad Matthews,44, Phoenix, Arizona.
Thirteen Grandchildren. Four Great Grandchildren
WORK: Waitress, Lincoln, Nebraska; Waitress, Bismarck, North Dakota; Waitress, Tucson, Arizona; Church, Vacation Bible School Teacher, Girl Scout Leader, Boy Scouts; Secretary, Road Machinery Co., Tucson, Arizona; Church Secretary, Community Bible Study;
Admin. Assistant/Dispatcher, Arizona Dept. of Transportation, Phoenix, Arizona; Mary Kay Beauty Consultant.
Continue to work in Community Bible Studies
Retired in 2000
INTERESTS: My Mary Kay Cosmetic business, camping, hunting, fishing, baby-sitting grandkids and great-grandkids, Honorary members of Rio Solado Mounted Search and Rescue Posse, Color Guard for Sheriff Joe Arpio in parades.
Significant Events: 9/11 made me realize how short life can be and how precious my family is to me and how great God is; The loss of both my parents and a sister were very traumatic; My son, Mickey Mindt, came through the Persian Gulf war and this war safely and retired with 20 years in the Navy; I raised my 4 children as a single parent for 15 years since high school;
MISSES: From the 50s, I miss being in the band playing my snare drum, The Glee Club, and my friends at school, also the great band teacher then.