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Frank Matthews, Jr. Obituary

Frank D. Matthews Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on Friday morning June 3, 2011, he was 87 years young. Frank was born September 12, 1923 in New Straitsville, Ohio and later moved to Canton, Ohio where he enlisted in the US Army from 1943 until being honorably discharged after the war in 1946. Frank received the Purple Heart when he was seriously injured in France. Frank met, fell in love and married Peggy Joanne Postlethwait on Nov. 20, 1946. Frank and his family moved to Colorado Springs in 1953. Frank was a member of the Masonic Lodge #76 where he was past Worshipful Master in 1976. He was a member of the Al-Kaly Shrine, also Denver Consistory. Frank is survived by his wife, Peggy Joanne, daughter Gladys Kifer of Colorado Springs, granddaughter Rochelle and her husband Ernie Wooten, two great grandchildren, Ian and Audrie, three step-great grandchildren Susan, Aron, and Kyle all of Olathe, Kansas. He is also survived by his brother, Richard and wife Sandra Matthews of Colorado Springs and many nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by his parents Frank Sr. and Gladys Matthews, brothers Bill, Walt, Tom and Sister Dorothy. Frank never met a stranger and was a very outgoing individual who was "ornery" most of the time. We will truly miss him. Visitation will be on Monday June 6, 2011, from 5 - 7 pm at the Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd. Services will be June 7, 2011 at 2:00 pm, also at the "America the Beautiful" Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Frank's memory to The Shriners Children's Hospital.

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Published by The Gazette from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6, 2011.

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Frank Wolfe

June 7, 2011

Sorry to hear about Uncle Frank. I have many fond memories of him. Thinking of all his family at this sad time.

June 7, 2011

Joanne & family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Samson

David Dove

June 7, 2011

Rest in Peace and God Bless you Uncle Frank - David Dove and Family

Catherine Wolfe

June 6, 2011

The picture in the paper ( except for the gray) was exactly as I remembered him, I know you will miss him greatly. I hope he knew how much we all loved him.

Sandee (King) Hawman

June 6, 2011

Dear Gladys & Family, I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. His picture in the paper was excatly how I remembered him. What a wonderful smile! Don't know if you remember me or not, Sandee King from our teenage years and horses? I have lots of great memories of your Dad, we had lots of good times. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Love in Christ, Sandee (King) Hawman [email protected]

Barb Miller

June 6, 2011

Joanne and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope that you find comfort knowing that Frank is at peace, & in the company of good friends.

Nephews

June 6, 2011

Aunt Joanne and Family,
Uncle Frank will be missed. Hope you will find peace and comfort in knowing he is at peace.

Our sincere condolences.

Gary, David, Ron Postlethwait and families

Rena & Don

June 5, 2011

Joanne, Gladys and Family,

You and Frank will always be "mom" and "dad" to Don and I. Dad was always with a smile and "ornery" is right!! Even right up to the last!

You can be so proud of his military service and service to the Masonic Organizations that are so giving in our communities.

Thank heavens for the peace "Dad" will now find and being home not only with his heavenly father but a lot of other family and friends as well.

Thoughts and prayers are with you as you move forward from here. We're glad Gladys is back home with you Joanne!

With our Love and friendship always,

June 5, 2011

Gladys, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Linda and Paul Matthies

Debbie Templeton

June 5, 2011

Gladys, Know you and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Especially mom!

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