William Lee Matheson
June 18, 2010
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Bill L. Matheson, 71, was born November 25, 1938 in Numa, Iowa and he died at his home on June 18, 2010 in Des Moines.
He retired from John Deere and he was the owner of Bill’s Bultaco.
Bill is survived by siblings, Marilyn (Ray) Shepherd, Gwen (Lon) Overton both of Des Moines and Richard Matheson in Connecticut. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Beverly.
Friends may visit with family from 10 am – 11 am, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, followed by Graveside Services at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
On-line condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
garco al
07/29/2012
i knew bill for many years. rode dirt bikes with him. even as a old man he could hand me my butt any time he choice to. to the family i am the guy that bought bills old tbird. it is alive and well i drive it often. and it is still recognized as his old car by many people here in des moines
Tina Nelson
06/22/2010
We are sorry to hear about the loss of Bill. My dad, John Stringer, called and told me about his passing. You are in our prayers. Love, Joe, Tina and Family
Tom McDonald
06/22/2010
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I just heard about it from a buddy here in Ohio. I always had fun being around Bill. He and Ron Garrington introduced me to trail riding. Funny how he and Ron could go through trees and I would smash knuckles, flip over the bars. Bill and Ron would just laugh and laugh. He finally sold me a pair of narrow handlebars so I could keep up with him and Ron. I enjoyed the many rides to enduro races talking about many things. He did have a dry sense of humor. I enjoyed hanging at the shop talking about a million subjects. He would entertain those riders coming into the shop. They wouldn't quite know how to take Bill and he and I would have a laugh when they left. When I would see him at Deere we would always talk.
I know today is the day, right now, that Bill is having his service. I won't say goodbye but say Bill, I always think of you and the times we had shared. Those times we shared were enjoyable and are meant to be thought of for a long time.
May peace come to those you left behind and to family members.
God's speed Bill. I bet you went WFO right to the gates of heaven and jumped them.
Thinking of you,
Tom McDonald
Betty Jo Milliken
06/22/2010
Marilyn, Gwen, John Saw this in the paper, sorry to hear about Billy.
Wish I could be there. It has been along time. always try to keep up with you.
Let me hear from someone.
Betty Jo
Matt and Family
06/21/2010
We send our deepest condolences to the family. May God bless and keep you always. Bill was a great friend and mentor to me and I will miss his jokes, blunt conversation, and love of the outdoors. No one could stir up discussion and get things done like Bill.