Kenneth Dale Mathews
November 26, 2010
Kenneth Mathews, 52, died peacefully at his home Friday, November 26, 2010. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 29, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1627 Grand Ave., West Des Moines.
Kenneth was born April 15, 1958 to Valerie and Roger Mathews in Detroit, MI. He left his beloved San Jose, CA to come to Des Moines six years ago, and worked for Mid-State Distributing. He was a devoted husband and father.
Ken is survived by his loving wife, Blanca; his son, Kyle; his parents, Valerie and Roger; his sister, Lynn (Pete) Hargrave; his brother, Doug (Pam) Mathews; his sister, Karen (Angelo) DiMaggio; and fifteen nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, November 28, 2010 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Memorial contributions may be made to the family who will put it towards Kyle’s college fund.
Ken left this world comfortably knowing that he had a good life, because he loved and has been loved, and had so many blessings on this earth. We are fortunate to have had the gift of knowing the kindness, consideration and integrity with which he lived.
Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Nancy Wrubel/Pizzuti
12/07/2010
So sorry to hear about Ken. Our deepest condolences are with all of you at this time. I am a cousin of Roger and Valerie. We will remember all of you in our prayers. God bless and keep you. Vince and Nancy Pizzuti/Wrubel.
Leon & Martha Arguin
11/29/2010
To you Blanca and Kyle,and all the Ken,s family accept our best condolences
and be sure we are bearing you all in our pryers.
Leon and Martha
Wayne and Cindy Goos
11/27/2010
Blanca & Family,
Our hearts are heavy knowing the emotions you now carry. May God, family and friends give you comfort and love. We will continue to pray for your and your family.