Obituary of Raymond Windsor Matheson

1920 - 2013

Our beloved dad, granddad, great granddad, and great great granddad Raymond Windsor Matheson passed peacefully at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook on Monday evening, January 14, 2013 with his family at his side.

Ray was a born on September 2, 1920 in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, the second child of Neil and Florence Matheson. He married Betsy "Betty" in Trail in 1944 and they moved to Kimberley in 1949. Ray spent most of his working life in the hardware business. In 1977, Ray went to work at the Sullivan Mine and was proud to be the oldest man hired to go underground. He was an avid sportsman and fan, and curling and golf were his favourites. Ray was a dedicated family man and a Past Master with Selkirk Masonic Lodge #55 in Kimberley for many years.

Ray is survived by his daughter Carol; sons Neil (Anne), Rick (Julie) and Norm (Karen); daughter-in-law Carol; 10 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Betty; son-in-law John Lang; parents Florence and Neil; brothers Cecil and Norman and his sister Merle.

A memorial service to celebrate Ray's life will take place at McPherson Funeral Home in Kimberley on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 2:00 pm. He will be Interred at a later date. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honour of Ray may do so to the: East Kootenay S.P.C.A., Box 2, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H6.

 

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com