Kenneth Roy Matheson University Place, Washington Obituary

Kenneth Roy Matheson

<p>Kenneth Roy Matheson – February 2, 1951 – March 3, 2023 – Ken was born in Tacoma, WA, to Virginia and Mel Matheson. He graduated from Bethel High School, and after a few odd jobs Ken got into the trucking industry. He drove for Interstate Trucking for 25 years. He then worked at the Lucky Silver Tavern, where he met the love of his life, Cheri. They married on July 18, 1998, in Las Vegas at the Excalibur, surrounded by family and friends. Ken got back into trucking as a dispatcher for Gordon Trucking. Then he and Cheri bought into Shoes-n-Feet in 2005, and ran this business for several successful years. Ken became ill about 10 years go from COPD and other autoimmune disorders, and fought a gallant fight until the end. He leaves behind his loving wife, Cheri, his stepson, Brandon Peters, and his dog and faithful friend, Cookie. A Celebration of Life will be held in the near future.</p>
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Kenneth Roy Matheson – February 2, 1951 – March 3, 2023 – Ken was born in Tacoma, WA, to Virginia and Mel Matheson. He graduated from Bethel High School, and after a few odd jobs Ken got into the trucking industry. He drove for Interstate Trucking for 25 years. He then worked at the Lucky Silver Tavern, where he met the love of his life, Cheri. They married on July 18, 1998, in Las Vegas at the Excalibur, surrounded by family and friends. Ken got back into trucking as a dispatcher for Gordon Trucking. Then he and Cheri bought into Shoes-n-Feet in 2005, and ran this business for several successful years. Ken became ill about 10 years go from COPD and other autoimmune disorders, and fought a gallant fight until the end. He leaves behind his loving wife, Cheri, his stepson, Brandon Peters, and his dog and faithful friend, Cookie. A Celebration of Life will be held in the near future.

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