Merida Thayne Hartman, 75, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016, at the Franklin General Hospital in Hampton, Iowa. She was born on September 23, 1941, in Atlantic, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Evelyn (Perkins) Mathisen. Merida attended school at Atlantic High School. She was baptized at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hampton. Merida moved to San Antonio, Texas, where she owned a house cleaning business. She even cleaned George Strait's house. Merida enjoyed crafting, shopping, and traveling. She is survived by her sisters Sharon Meyer of Hampton, Jaunita Kolb of Hampton, and several nieces and nephews. Merida was preceded in death by her parents and brother Jack Roads.[more]