Larry Matheson

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Larry Duane Matheson. Larry suffered a heart attack on Friday, October 21st, 2011. Larry was born in Moses Lake, Washington, on June 11th, 1958, the middle son of Christopher and Guynell Matheson. Larry spent all of his childhood and most of his adulthood in and around the Moses Lake area, growing up on the family farm north of town. Larry was an extremely talented and multi-faceted individual; working in several disciplines over the years. He was quite accomplished in many areas. To name a few, Larry worked on the family farm/ranch, he was an exceptional mechanic, a talented heavy equipment operator, utilizing this skill in the gold fields of Alaska and in the mining/harvesting of multi-ton sections of basalt rock used for landscaping. Larry also gave of his time and talents to help others. He was quick with a smile and a helping hand for a friend or stranger alike. Larry was not greedy with his caring ways.

Larry married the longtime love of his life, Cheryle Wallace on May 17th, 2008, and the two were inseparable, lovingly sharing themselves with each other. For them, the honeymoon never ended.

Larry is survived by his wife, Cheryle Matheson, his mother, Guynell Matheson, two children from a previous marriage, River Matheson and Hannah Matheson; two brothers, Mitchel Matheson and Brian Matheson, and a sister, Sarah Petrie. Larry also has several extended family members who are grieving his passing. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Christopher Matheson in November 2008.

A memorial service celebrating Larry's life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday November 5th at the Light and Life Church, located at 935 W. Valley Road Moses Lake. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.