Karma Mendenhall Mattson's Obituary
Karma Mendenhall Mattson, 55, died on September 4, 2025, in Syracuse, Utah, after a valiant year-long struggle with a terminal illness.
She was born on May 7, 1970, in Ogden, Utah, to Pauline Pedersen Mendenhall and Cleve J. Mendenhall of West Point, Utah. Karma spent her early years in Aberdeen and Rupert, Idaho, before settling in West Point, Utah, with her family. She attended North Davis Junior High School and graduated from Clearfield High School in 1988.
While in high school she met the love of her life Boyd F. Mattson. They were married in the Jordan River Temple on June 8, 1990. Together they raised three sons: Jaryd, Samuel, and Isaac. Karma took great joy in supporting her boys -- watching them play basketball, becoming Eagle Scouts and any other thing they were involved in. In recent years, she especially cherished motorcycle trips with Boyd and their sons.
Karma’s love for her family knew no bounds. She loved her husband and boys but also her daughter in-laws, siblings, grandchildren, brother in-laws, sister in-laws, nieces and nephews. Family time was her greatest treasure.
She worked in customer service for over 30 years, spending the last chapter of her career with WEX, where she was fortunate to work from home. Karma had a deep creative streak—she enjoyed crocheting baby blankets, sewing, painting, ceramics, crafting, and, most recently, quilting. She lovingly shared her creations with and for her family throughout the years.
Karma will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her unwavering love, quiet strength, and creative spirit will live on in the hearts of her family forever.
Karma is survived by her husband Boyd Mattson; sons: Jaryd (Kailey) Mattson, Samuel (Courtney) Mattson; Isaac (Rylee) Mattson; Mother: Pauline Mendenhall; Siblings: Brenda (Tom) Sacher; Paula (Bud) Mize; SarahAnn (Charles) Delaney; Jason (Cindy) Mendenhall; Two Grandchildren: James and Emilia, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father Cleve J. Mendenhall, mother in law Joan Mattson; uncles: Bruce Mendenhall; Jim Pedersen; and Melvin Pedersen.
A viewing will be held Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9:30 am - 10:30 am at the LDS Church at 1600 S 4500 W Syracuse, Utah. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am.
Internment at the St. Charles, Idaho Cemetery, at 3:30 p.m.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the hospice care team -- nurses Alisha, Kendall, and Kayla -- who provided such compassionate and dedicated support during Karma’s final days. Your kindness and comfort meant more than words can express.
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