In Memory

Nancy Matchus

Nancy Matchus

 

 

Nancy Katherine Matchus, 62, of Austin, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, April 27, 2018, at her home in Austin, after a long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Nancy was born on September 28, 1955 in Roswell, New Mexico to Edward John Matchus, Sr. and Beatrice Irene Matchus. After graduation in 1974 from Robert E. Lee High School in Midland, TX, Nancy graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, with a Bachelor of Science in Communication in 1978. In 1981, Nancy earned her Doctorate of Juris prudence from Baylor University Law School. Nancy's passions included friends and family, music, puzzles, beer, travel, wild flowers, mountains, New Mexico, cats, the law, a good debate, and especially her nieces and nephews. Nancy married Daniel Patrick Fallwell on June 20, 1998 in Austin, TX. Nancy's legal career was one of public service, working as an attorney for the state with the Texas Dept. of Water Resources and the Texas Water Development Board and later with the City of Austin. In 2008, Nancy received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Travis County Women Lawyers' Association. Nancy was a long-time active member of the League of Women Voters and served on the board of the organization's Austin group. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Fallwell, and her father, Edward John Matchus, Sr. Survivors include her mother, Beatrice Matchus; brother, Edward John Matchus, Jr. (Cherry) of Midland, TX; sister, Edith Snodgrass (Steve) of Brady, TX; sister, Sarah Adamson (Danny); brother, Thomas Matchus (Jan); both of Midland, TX. She is survived by four nieces, Holly Hamm (Blake) of Magnolia, TX; Chesly Herd ("JT") of Midland, TX; Lindsey Slater of Austin, TX; and Emily Hood (Richard) of Morrison, CO. Other survivors include six nephews, John Tanner Matchus (Coleen) of Beery, VT; Karl Stanton (Allison) of Olympia, WA; Sean Matchus (Genesis) of College Station, TX; Seth Matchus; Samuel Matchus; and Simon Matchus, all of Midland, TX; numerous aunts, cousins, great nephews and nieces. Nancy's family wishes to express deep appreciation to Mike Rogan and her many dear friends for the extraordinary companionship, constant care and attention to Nancy during her long illness. The family is also grateful for the compassionate care of her wonderful nurses and caregivers. Friends and family will gather in Austin, TX to remember Nancy on Saturday, May 12, 2018 between 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin, 4700 Grover St, Austin, TX. Arrangements are under the care of All Faiths Funeral Services, Austin, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association of Texas,
www.ALStexas.org .
Nancy Katherine Matchus, 62, of Austin, Texas passed away peacefully on Friday, April 27, 2018, at her home in Austin, after a long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Nancy was born on September 28, 1955 in Roswell, New Mexico to Edward John Matchus, Sr. and Beatrice Irene Matchus. After graduation in 1974 from Robert E. Lee High School in Midland, TX, Nancy graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, with a Bachelor of Science in Communication in 1978. In 1981, Nancy earned her Doctorate of Juris prudence from Baylor University Law School. Nancy's passions included friends and family, music, puzzles, beer, travel, wild flowers, mountains, New Mexico, cats, the law, a good debate, and especially her nieces and nephews. Nancy married Daniel Patrick Fallwell on June 20, 1998 in Austin, TX. Nancy's legal career was one of public service, working as an attorney for the state with the Texas Dept. of Water Resources and the Texas Water Development Board and later with the City of Austin. In 2008, Nancy received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Travis County Women Lawyers' Association. Nancy was a long-time active member of the League of Women Voters and served on the board of the organization's Austin group. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Fallwell, and her father, Edward John Matchus, Sr. Survivors include her mother, Beatrice Matchus; brother, Edward John Matchus, Jr. (Cherry) of Midland, TX; sister, Edith Snodgrass (Steve) of Brady, TX; sister, Sarah Adamson (Danny); brother, Thomas Matchus (Jan); both of Midland, TX. She is survived by four nieces, Holly Hamm (Blake) of Magnolia, TX; Chesly Herd ("JT") of Midland, TX; Lindsey Slater of Austin, TX; and Emily Hood (Richard) of Morrison, CO. Other survivors include six nephews, John Tanner Matchus (Coleen) of Beery, VT; Karl Stanton (Allison) of Olympia, WA; Sean Matchus (Genesis) of College Station, TX; Seth Matchus; Samuel Matchus; and Simon Matchus, all of Midland, TX; numerous aunts, cousins, great nephews and nieces. Nancy's family wishes to express deep appreciation to Mike Rogan and her many dear friends for the extraordinary companionship, constant care and attention to Nancy during her long illness. The family is also grateful for the compassionate care of her wonderful nurses and caregivers. Friends and family will gather in Austin, TX to remember Nancy on Saturday, May 12, 2018 between 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin, 4700 Grover St, Austin, TX. Arrangements are under the care of All Faiths Funeral Services, Austin, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association of Texas,
www.ALStexas.org .



 
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05/10/18 05:55 PM #1    

Margaret Simmons (Byrne)

I am so very sad to hear of Nancy's passing, especially from ALS... I knew Nancy from Elementary through High School and yes, she loved a good debate! I'm sure we were also in Girl Scouts together. This loss hits me hard... Godspeed, Nancy! xoxo


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