A Life Remembered . . .
Kenneth L. Matson

November 7, 1935 - August 12, 2005
 

Kenneth L. Matson, age 69 of Butler, Pennsylvania died Friday, August 12, 2005 at 3:04 p.m. in the emergency room at Butler Memorial Hospital. 

Born November 7, 1935 in Butler, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Darryl Matson and the late Helen Vinroe and the son-in-law of the late Robert and Thelma Clemens. 

He was a member of Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church. 

Mr. Matson was a retired steel worker in the pipe shop at AK (Armco) Steel. He was an avid grouse hunter.  He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, woodworking and building things.  

Mr. Matson is the beloved husband of Sondra "Sonnie" (Clemens) Matson whom he married June 8, 1957.  They were married 48 years. He was a loving father of Mrs. Tom (Marcy) Reiser and Mrs. Steve (LeAnn) Yamnitsky both of Butler.  He was a devoted grandfather to Zachary Reiser and to Steven and Marlee Yamnitsky.  He is also survived by 2 Sisters: Mrs. Richard (Alice) Stewart and Mrs. George (Wanda) Beck. both of Butler and 2 Brothers:  Raymond and wife Mary Matson and Jim and wife Marsha Matson of Butler.  And a number of nieces and nephews. 

Mr. Matson was preceded in death by a sister:  Mrs. Mark (Carol) Mincer. 

Friends will be received at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, Pennsylvania on Monday, August 15, 2005 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. 

Services will be held at the Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc. on Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Timothy Bupp officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenlawn Burial Estates. 

Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

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