Keith D. Mathews
September 06, 2013
Keith D. Mathews 78, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013. He was born June 9, 1935, to H. Dwight and Laura Mathews in Mt. Union, IA.
Keith worked as a Fuel Attendant for the City of Des Moines for 15 years. He was a Member of Experience Open Bible Church.
He is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn; daughters, Johanna Bobenhouse, Heidie (Don) Bates, and Naomi (Phil) Waldo; son, Steven (Jan) Mathews; sister, Helen Rush; brothers, Harold, Roy, Ralph, Leslie, David, and Raymond Mathews; as well as 12 grandchildren; and one great-grand-child.
Keith was preceded in death by parents; sister, Darlene; and son-in-law, Scott.
Funeral Services will be held, 11 a.m., Monday, September 9, 2013, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. A private family burial will be held at a later date at Pine Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Keith.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Larry Sands
09/09/2013
I remember Keith from the Open Bible Church in Winfield Iowa a great place to grow up in. Keith was in my brother Bob,Ralph was in my class and leslie was in my sister Lindas class.We grew up with that familyand wen to church with them sunday morning and nite and Wednesday nite. I thank god every day for my christain parents and their godly influence. IMy dad was killed at 35 and mom died of cancer at 51. It is hard to loose a friend and loved one but when you know you will be with them for eterinity what could be better than that.My deepest sympathies to the Mathews family, some day soon we will all be home.
Bob Russell
09/09/2013
Evelyn and Family, my deepest sympathies in the passing of Keith. I remember spending many times with your family at your home and other places after church on a Sunday growing up with your family. I also remember the many hours that you and Keith spent assisting my mom and dad @ Maranatha Open Bible. Keith will be missed by your family and everyone, but we all know that he is joined with his friend and my mom and dad in heaven now looking down upon us all...
Ivan & Elsie Rogers
09/08/2013
Dear Evelyn and Family:
Elsie and I wish to be included among your many friends offering love and prayerful support during these difficult days of your loss. We shall always remember Keith as a gentle friend and true man of God. The measure of a man is best expressed by his family legacy. Keith has left behind a great Christian family; all devoted to the love and service of our blessed Savior. What more can be said?
Hoang Bui
09/08/2013
Johanna and Heidie,
please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and family. May memories comfort you and bring you peace during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy.
Darlene Bryant
09/08/2013
Naomi, I just read your post on fb. I'm so sorry for your loss. May the Lord bless you & your family with all the loving memories to share throughout the generations to come.
Robbin Morton
09/08/2013
Evelyn, I am so sorry for your loss of Keith. I can only hope that he is pain free now. You take care and, please, let me know if there is anything I can do.
Donna dutton
09/08/2013
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with y'all. May God be with y'all during this difficult time.
paul Canfield
09/08/2013
We extend our love and prayers to you. We have many fond memories of our times together especially at Calvary Open Bible. We are sorry we will not be able to attend the memorial service.
Pat Meyer
09/08/2013
We are very sad for the Mathews family today. But very happy that Mr. Keith Mathews will be celebrating in paradise!! Praying God's everlasting peace and comfort for all of you.
Dan and Julia Krause
09/08/2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May God continue to give you strength and peace.
Harold & Alice Mathews
09/07/2013
Evelyn & Family we are so sorry we cannot come but we are praying for all of you. Our hearts are broken as we dearly loved all of you. God bless all of you. I am so glad God is in control and will work everything out for you, God be with all of you. Harold & Alice
Carlene Seiberling Chebuhar
09/07/2013
I am both saddened and rejoicing at the news of Keith's passing. Saddened for you - his family - and the loss you feel. But rejoicing with Keith as he is now in the presence of his Lord and Saviour. My prayers for peace in your hearts to all of you.
Cory Lakers
09/07/2013
1 Thessalonians 4:1314
And now, dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died so you will not grieve like people who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him the believers who have died. (NLT)
Revelation 21:4
American Standard Version (ASV)
4 and he shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more; neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more: the first things are passed away.