Norma Matheson
Norma Matheson | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Utah | |
| In role January 3, 1977 – January 7, 1985 | |
| Governor | Scott M. Matheson |
| Preceded by | Lucybeth Rampton |
| Succeeded by | Colleen Bangerter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Norma Louise Warenski September 13, 1929 Nephi, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | July 28, 2019 (aged 89) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4, including Scott and Jim |
| Education | University of Utah (BS) |
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Norma Louise Matheson (September 13, 1929 – July 28, 2019) was an American politician, political strategist, activist, and conservationist who served as the first lady of Utah from 1977 to 1985 as wife of Governor Scott M. Matheson. She was considered a pioneer for women in Utah politics and the matriarch of the Matheson political family. Her prominent role in state politics earned her the nickname "godmother" of the Utah Democratic Party.