While the world rapidly changed throughout her 98 years, she kept up with the times taking computer classes, learning the latest exercise or meditation and continually striving to challenge her mind and her body. In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to The Braille Institute 1-800-272-4553 or http:// www.brailleinstitute.org/ Donating/DonateNow.htm or, Guide Dogs of the Desert at http://www.guidedogsofthe desert.org/donate.html To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: mydesert.com/obituaries Paul Rhea Mattoon Paul Rhea Mattoon, 78, of Thousand Palms, CA, passed away on May 24, 2008 in Thousand Palms of natural causes.