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Jackie ‘Jack’ V. Matheny
03/21/1924 — 10/13/2008
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Peoria, IL
Jackie ‘Jack’ V. Matheny
JACKIE JACK V. MATHENY Einan's Funeral Home. Jack V. Matheny was born March 21, 1924 in Peoria, Illinois to Thomas and Freda Matheny. Jack passed away on October 13, 2008. He joined the Navy at the age of 17 and served aboard the USS Hornet until it was sunk during battle. Jack finished his 6 years of service aboard other ships. He came to the Tri-Cities and went to work at Hanford in 1947, where he worked as a sheetmetal worker, until his retirement in 1987.
Jack loved to be involved with his boy's activities, such as Cub Scout leader and baseball coaching. The thing he enjoyed the most was taking trips and dancing with his loving wife Shirley, of over 50 years.
His parents, Thomas and Freda, wife Shirley, sons Thomas and Terry, sisters Hazel and Peggy, preceded Jack in death. He is survived by sons Jackie Carol, Rodney Rhonda Steven Sandra and daughter-n-law Carol. Jack was blessed with many grand and great-grand children, nieces, nephews and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday October 18, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland, WA.
Jack, I have known you for 60 some years. I am going to miss you. I will see you and Shirley later on. We had a great friendship for so many years. Gen
Jack was a very congenial co-worker…always so happy & helpful when he came into our office area. Also was proud to have him as a fellow WWII vet. Can readily recall how happy he and Shirley were dancing, and traveling. The “small world” deal is we ended up living close to each other in the “ranch house” district. He maintained such a beutiful yard facing BUSY Swift Ave; I always honked as I drove by when I’d see Jack dressing up his yard. Our wives plots are very close over at Sunset Cem..so, a big SALUTE to ya, Jack. Bob
I wish I knew where to send a card about Jack, so lacking that, I will send my memories here. I moved in across the street from Jack and Shirley about 12 years ago though my house faces Cottonwood. Over the years we had several close encounters when we were both backing out of our driveways at the same time. Shortly after moving in, Shirley and I discovered we had worked together at Westinghouse and kind of remembered each other — gave us a little common bond. During the winters, I think Jack or some of family actually came across the street and used showblower on my Swift side sidewalks and driveway. Jack also used to come across the street and visit with my dog, Chance. He told me one time he knew where Herb Conway my back door neighbor kept the dog biscuits in his garage. So when Herb was gone, Jack said he made sure he came across the street and gave Chance her daily “treat.” What a sweet man. I have missed seeing him puttering around in his well-appointed yard since he moved. My sincere sympathies to you and your family in the loss of one who was so kind and friendly to others.
Marsha Polk
To the Matheny family,thank you for allowing me to be part of jack’s life although as short as it was i knew he was a great man.The very first time we met he demanded a ice cold glass of water.Thats when i knew we would get along just fine.Jack you will be missed.God bless.
Dad was my HERO.Not just because he was in World War II, but because of the things he did with and for me and my brothers and the time he spent with us.He had such a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. Now I know he is happy and healthy and dancing with Shirley and laughing with Terry and Tommy.
Neighbor,friend and buddy for 44 years, gone but not forgotten, left us with fond memories. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again!
Herb Conway
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Jackie ‘Jack’ V. Matheny