Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Matthews, David Arthur 2005
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Ionia Sentinel Standard, 13 Apr 2005

David Arthur Matthews, age 56, of Port Charlotte, Fla., and formerly of Ionia, 
died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 5, 2005.  

David was born July 26, 1948 in Ionia to Arthur and Donnabelle Matthews.

David is survived by Karen, his wife of 33 years; two sons, Kris (Becky) 
Matthews, of Ionia and Todd Matthews, of Port Charlotte, Fla.; and 
grandchildren Alan and KayLee Matthews of Ionia; brothers Paul (Marilyn) 
Matthews, Wayne Matthews, Steve Matthews, and Willie (Teri) Matthews all of 
Ionia; sisters Marlene (Alan) Housler of Manistique, and Neola Gereau, of 
Gladstone, in the U.P., and many nieces, nephews and special cousins.

Dave attended school in Ionia.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served 
both Stateside and in Vietnam from 1968 to 1971.  After his Military Service, 
Dave began Vietnam Veterans Chapter #354 in Ionia.  He was also instrumental in 
raising funds for and establishing the Vietnam Veterans and Korean Veterans War 
Memorial, which stands on the Ionia County Court House lawn.  He was a member 
of American Legion Post #110 in Port Charlotte, Fla. and Moose Lodge #998 in 
Ionia.  He was an avid golfer, enjoyed playing cards, horse shoes, watching 
baseball, racing and football.  A long-time chef, Dave enjoyed cooking and 
making his own glazes, sauces and gravies.

David was preceded in death by his parents, sister Lorna Garyait and nephew 
Jason.  Family members held memorial services in Ionia earlier this week.


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