Ernest "Bud" Matheny
April 26, 2015
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Ernest “Bud” Matheny, 80, passed away on April 26, 2015, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born in Des Moines on March 18, 1935, to Ernest and Pearl Matheny.
Bud was a lifelong resident of Des Moines. He was united in marriage to Patsy Mohr on May 12, 1956. At the age of 27, he worked for Borden as a milk man, delivering milk in the old milk crates. At 28 years old, he went to work for Bridgestone Firestone as a firwood grinder, and later retired after 30 years of dedicated service.
Bud enjoyed going to Las Vegas and was known as a lucky gambler. He also enjoyed playing golf, traveling to Florida, and taking trips to the ocean. Above all, he was a great man and the best grandpa to his four grandsons.
Bud is survived by his wife of 58 years, Pat; sons, Doug (Julie) Matheny, Randy Matheny, and Mike (Sue) Matheny; grandsons, Brian (Alison) Matheny, Marc Matheny, Andrew Matheny, and Tony Matheny; brother, William (Lois) Matheny; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family, and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Richard and Robert Matheny.
A memorial gathering will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2015, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Bud.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jodi Holman Everette & Family
04/30/2015
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all during this difficult time. I have so many wonderful memories of Bud and your whole family. I feel so blessed to have known Bud. He was an amazing man.
Joan & Jerry Behrendsehnj
04/30/2015
Pat and family, So sorry to hear about Bud's passing, You are in
our thoughts and prayers.
Beth Moriarty
04/29/2015
Prayers and love to you all during this time. From the first day I met you all, you immediately excepted me and my children as part of your own family .. There are countless memories throughout the years. Bud was an important part of our life and will forever be missed.
Yvonne McClure McDermott
04/27/2015
I am so sorry for your family's loss. I have so many fond memories of Bud and the band. He was such a great and important support in a part of my life that I will always cherish. Not to mention having your family as neighbors. Prayers of strength and peace at this time for you, Pat, Doug and Julie, Mike and Randy and your families. Love, Yvonne.