Teresa "Terry" Matousch

Teresa “Terry” Matousch, 65, of Baker City, died on May 31, 2024 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho.  She will be interred with her mother at Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland, Oregon.  A Celebration of her life will be held during the summer (date, time and place to be announced)

Teresa Lynn was born on December 7, 1958 in Camden, New Jersey to Joseph and Ethel (Frick) Mahoney.  Terry was raised and educated in Camden, New Jersey.  She married Emil Brandt; they were both in the service stationed in Mississippi. They had two children, and later divorced.  Terry then moved back to Camden and married Joseph Matousch; they had one son Joseph.  When Joe died, she moved her family to Richland to be closer to her grandmother, mother and sister.

While in Richland, she met Gordon Schaad, the two enjoyed fishing and camping. Terry and Gordy were married July 2, 1998 and made their home in Baker City, Oregon.  Terry was always thoughtful most especially in remembering you in sending cards; for birthdays, holidays, etc.  She enjoyed playing pool, shuffleboard and doing word search puzzles.  Terry loved to travel, especially to the coast.  She was a lifetime member of the AMVETS.

She was preceded in death by husband Joseph Matousch and her mother Ethel Mahoney.

Terry is survived by her husband Gordon Schaad; children Julie Brant, Leon Brant and Joseph Matousch; sister Mary Jane Ward; nephew Bob Ward.

For those who would like to make a memorial donation in memory of Terry, the family suggests to Paralyzed Veterans through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834.  Online condolences may be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com