David W. Matthews

David W. Matthews

David W. Matthews, 61, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2009 at his home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. 

 

Dave was born October 29, 1947 to John and Margaret Matthews in Kansas City, Kansas.  He graduated from Ward High School in 1965.  After graduating Dave attended Donnelly and Rockhurst Colleges.  Dave was a 30 year member of Pipefitters Local Union #533 and a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Shawnee.  He was an avid motorcyclist & car enthusiast.  Dave was known for his all around mechanical talents, he was able to fix anything and everything.  His major focus was his family.  Dave was proud to be able to provide for his wife, children and grandchildren. 

 

He is preceded in death by his parents, and a grandson, Matthew Fix.  Dave is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Mary Ann; two daughters, Michele Fix and husband Mark, Shawnee, Kansas, and Laura deNoyelles and husband Jeremy, Wichita, Kansas; five grandchildren, Stephen and Kathryn Fix and Ainsley, Sara, and Maggie deNoyelles; a brother, John  E. Matthews (Charlotte), Kansas City, Kansas;, and sister, Alice Fehrenbach (Don), Naples, Florida. 

 

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Catholic Charities Hospice, 9720 W. 87th Street, Overland Park, KS 66216, www.catholiccharitiesks.org  or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 7000, El Segundo, California 90245, www.pancan.org

 

Visitation and Memorial Service

 

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m Monday, June 22 at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.  A rosary will be prayed a 6 p.m. on Monday.  A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.

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  1. Jeremy deNoyelles on June 19th, 2009 3:54 pm

    I know Dave is up there in heaven riding a Harley right now! Enjoy the ride Dave we’ll miss you.

    I have set up a fundraising page as a tribute to Dave at:

    http://www.firstgiving.com/davematthews

    Love,
    Jeremy

  2. Kim Boggs on June 20th, 2009 8:38 am

    Dear family,
    I am so sorry to hear of Daves passing. He fought a great fight. He was always trying to fix things right up until the end. He did that for all of you. He was a very strong and caring man who loved to help his family. Mary Ann, may God comfort you in the folowing days and know Dave is no longer in pain. May you rest knowing he is an angel watching you from heaven.
    You are all in my prayers.
    Much love always,
    The Boggs
    Jamie, Kim and Hannah Rose

  3. Kathy Spiegelhalter on June 21st, 2009 6:06 pm

    Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Fondly,
    Kathy

  4. Richard Mance on June 21st, 2009 7:55 pm

    Dave’s passing leaves Merry Carol and I broken-hearted for you, Mary Ann and your family. The void we are left with is too much to describe. May you know that Dave’s presence in heaven will always keep watch over your family. He has left us in body but never will we forget Dave and the memories we have of him. Mary Ann, you and your family are in our prayers.

    Dave, good friend, ride with the wind on you face. Till we meet again.

    Love, Richard and Merry carol

  5. David and Lindy Pierce on June 22nd, 2009 2:04 pm

    Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times.

    David and Lindy Pierce

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