Memorial Service for Lauren Matacio

I was shocked and saddened at the news of Laurie's death. Having seen her last year at our 50th Broadview Acad reunion, deepens my sadness. She played piano so well, and all through academy musical performances she accompanied so well. I did alot of solo work, and discovered she was the best for accompaniment. I roomed with her at AU our freshman year, and enjoyed her sharing French words with me, since she majored in French. We did Yoga exercizes too. She suggested an off campus Art Class in oil painting, which we took together. I decided to major in Art because of Laurie. I sang at her wedding, and reconnected with her at Loma Linda where I completed my degree. She was a rea artist in her heart. Her homemade Christmas cards indicated her unique creativity. My condolences to Jamie and her family. Flora Reeser Willis

I had the pleasure of touring South Africa rooming with Lauren, and got to know her during this time. She was always gracious and funny, and as someone quite a bit younger and still new to the profession, I found her scholarship and contributions within ASDAL to be an inspiration to me as I grew professionally. I always looked forward to seeing her at ASDAL and will miss her work on reference and information literacy. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to know her this past decade or so. My prayers and well-wishes to her family. Christy Scott

I am so sorry to hear of Lauren's death. Last fall I brought my fourth and fifth graders from Ruth Murdoch to the campus for a field trip. Lauren engaged the students in a hands-on book search from looking for a topic on a computer to actually finding the book on a shelf. The careful, thought-through process was so well done. May God bring His comfort to your family. Collene Kelly

Lauren served students and faculty at Andrews in a consistent and creative way. It was something that brought her satisfaction and joy. Memories are precious. Our prayers are with all family members. Keith and Ngaire Clouten.

I am sorry to learn of Lauren's death. My condolences to her beloved daughter,Jamie; her siblings, and colleagues at Andrews University, JW Library staff. We shared many fun times at ASDAL conferences- walking, talking, laughing and learning together. She made many contributions to ASDAL. She was such a scholar and advocate for information literacy instruction. I will miss her. Paulette

Laurie, as I called her...as did my mom...worked with my mom for several years in the library. She was a special person. I was endeared to her by her beautiful smile and wonderful kindness. I know this has been said over and over, but it truly is an honest picture of the kind of person she was. She will be missed greatly! "Even so, Lord, come." Suzanne Wein

I have been deeply saddened by the illness and death of Laurie. It has been a pleasure to work on many projects with her, and I have always come away from those times feeling mentored and encouraged. I will never forget her legacy. Terry Robertson

Lauren was very special to the members of the Michiana Calligraphy Guild in South Bend. She loved art and nature and did a wonderful job combining them. A gentle and caring person I will miss her beautiful smile. She never stopped learning, always eager to participate. Lauren will truly be missed and we are all blessed for having known her. Renee Tuveson

She will be missed, i worked with her briefly in 2017 at JWL library. She ensured tgat was comfortable, explaining everything that i needed to learn there. She treated everyone with courtesy and respect regardless of age and race. I will miss her. Ruth

Thank you to all those who have commented. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lauren’s name may be made to Fernwood Botanical Garden, 13988 Range Line Rd. Niles, MI. 49120. Thank you, Jamie Berlin, daughter

Lauren will be missed by many. My heart aches to hear of the passing of Lauren. She was the organist and choir director of Holy Yrinity in Niles. I was a member for many years and she directed me and others with her kind loving spirit ❤️ My fondest warmest memory is practicing for The Christmas Eve service and then after Christmas Eve she would place her homemade jams or homemade bread on each seat for Christmas to thank each choir member. Lauren was easy to love as a person. She will be missed. Love you Lauren, Karen Froehlich

In 2007 I roomed with Lauren for nearly a week when the Association of Seventh-day Adventist Librarians had their annual conference at Helderberg College near Cape Town South Africa. I had not know Lauren prior to this conference, and it didn't take long to realize that she was a very wonderful, special lady with a great outlook, wit, and wisdom. Even though our paths only crossed briefly at conferences over the years, Lauren has been a real blessing in my life. She will be missed. Deanna Flores

Lauren was such a special member of the JWL team. She was an excellent educator, whom I remember particularly for her efforts to see that faculty knew how to use library resources in a high technology manner. I remember how she prepared an online manual in 2007 for new off-campus students entering the Masters in International Development (MIDA), to show them how they could use JWL for their graduate projects and research. It was brilliantly done and greatly appreciated by those students. I'm very sad to learn of the loss of Lauren. But grateful to have been her colleague. My prayers go with her family and associates. Patricia B. Mutch

Lauren was a person who liked to do things careful and beautiful. Her presence in the library will be missed forever. May God be with all family members in this time of lost. Rozenia Marinho

She will be missed. Her thoughts were always well crafted and she always had good ideas. I was privileged to work with her on several committees and she always added so much! My prayers are with you and your family. Jacquelyn Warwick