Todd Edward Mattson

Todd Mattson was born Sept. 10, 1976, in Gillette, Wyo., to Eric Mattson and Judy (Halley) Dalton. He lived in Casper, Wyo., for a short time and also in Wakefield, Neb., with his mother and step-father. He graduated from Wakefield High School in 1994. In the mid-1990s, Todd moved back to Gillette, Wyo., and began working in the oil fields. At the time of his passing, Todd was employed by Swick Oil.
In 2000, Todd married Tracy Krininger and although the couple would later divorce, from this union Todd received his most precious gift, his beloved daughter, Hayley, whom he took great pride in raising. Todd was a rockhound who loved to spend time in the outdoors with family and friends hunting for rocks, as well as camping and fishing. He was a big football fan and he especially enjoyed going to Denver Bronco and Wyoming Cowboy games.
Todd Mattson, age 35, of Gillette, Wyo., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, at Campbell County Memorial Hospital after a severe asthma attack.
Todd is survived by his mother and step-father, Judy and Steve Dalton of Keystone; daughter, Hayley Jo Mattson; sister, Shari Mattson, Rapid City; brother, Toby Mattson, Gillette, Wyo.; step-brother, PJ Dalton. Ogden, Utah; grandmothers Lois Halley, Keystone, and Myrtle Mattson, Hill City; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Eric Mattson, and by grandfathers James Halley and Clarence Mattson.
Memorial services for Todd Edward Mattson will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, at United Church of Christ in Keystone with Pastor Charles Landon officiating. At the family's request, cremation has already taken place.
A memorial has been established for Todd’s daughter, Hayley Mattson. Memorials and condolences may be sent in Todd's name to Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via the website to www.walkerfuneralgillette.com.