Wayne Mattive, 87, of Brighton, died Nov. 24, 2008.
Wayne was born Nov. 5, 1921, to John B. and Anna (Francescotti) Mattive of Brighton. He attended Holy Family Catholic School and graduated in 1939.
He attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins until July 1942 when he enlisted in the Army to serve during World War II. He was part of the medical dispensary at an evacuation hospital in Burma, India, until Dec. 9, 1945. Upon his return, he went to work for the department of agriculture in Denver and later met Dorothy Swanson. They were married Sept. 29, 1951.
Wayne and Dorothy resided on their family farm in Brighton where they milked cows, raised registered Angus cattle and farmed. Wayne also raised registered Hampshire sheep, showing them at the county fair and stock show. He later worked for the Adams County Highway Department and the state highway department before retiring. After retirement, he was able to enjoy more time with his sheep flock, family, and six growing children. They celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary in September followed by his 87th birthday Nov. 5.
Survivors include his wife; daughter, Patti (John) Thaden of Brighton; sons, David of Plano, Texas; Robert (Gail) of Monte Vista, and son, Michael of Brighton; six grandchildren; sister, Lorraine (Carl) Rigli of Fort Morgan; brothers, Leonard (Leota) of Cedaredge, and Johnny (Dorothy) of Avondale.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral service was Nov. 29, at Tabor-Rice Funeral Home in Brighton. Interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery in Brighton.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Valley Bank and Trust c/o Wayne Mattive 4-H Scholarship Fund.
Tabor-Rice Funeral Home handled arrangements.