Kenton N. "Butch" Mathews
1943 - 2021
Kenton N. "Butch" Mathews 77
died Thursday April 22, 2021 at Newton Presbyterian Manor. He was
born November 15, 1943 in Newton, Kansas to Horace and Eleanor
(Sattler) Mathews.
He was a member of the River lawn
Christian Church in Valley Center. Kent retired as a supervisor for
the United States Post Office in Newton.
He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson
motorcycle and going on road trips with friends. He also enjoyed
spending time flying remote control airplanes and fishing and hunting
with his family. Colorado camping trips with his kids as they grew up
were especially fond memories.
The family would like to thank Good
Shepherd Hospice and Newton Presbyterian Manor for their excellent
care of Kenton.
He is survived by his sons: Darren and
Selena Mathews and Alan and Kim Mathews; one daughter Kimberly and
Dennis Schmidt. He is also survived by his former wife Jogene Mathews
11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and many friends.
Kent is preceded in death by his
parents and one sister Pamela Ingram.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m.
Monday April 26, 2021 at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor
Josh Gores presiding. Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
April 25, 2021 at Petersen Funeral Home. Burial will be in the
Greenwood Cemetery Newton, Kansas.
Memorials contributions may be made to
the Alzheimer's Association in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
