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Lee Rolland Matthews

Birth	:	23 Jul 1939 Thompson Falls, Sanders County, Montana, USA
Death	:	14 Feb 2022 Portland, Clackamas County, Oregon, USA
Burial	:	Thompson Falls Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Sanders County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.5956950, -115.3271560
Description	:	On Monday, February 14, 2022, Lee Rolland Matthews died peacefully in Portland, Oregon. Lee was born in Thompson Falls, Montana, on July 23, 1939, to Roland Matthews and Opal Butte-Matthews. He spent his formative years in Montana tending the family ranch, playing varsity sports, and working as a logger. After joining the US Army in 1957 and training in Fort Knox, Kentucky, Lee returned to the Northwest and graduated from Eastern Washington State College, Cheney, Washington, in 1964 with a degree in Education. Always the life learner, he furthered his education by receiving a Master of Education from Oregon State... Read More	On Monday, February 14, 2022, Lee Rolland Matthews died peacefully in Portland, Oregon. Lee was born in Thompson Falls, Montana, on July 23, 1939, to Roland Matthews and Opal Butte-Matthews. He spent his formative years in Montana tending the family ranch, playing varsity sports, and working as a logger. After joining the US Army in 1957 and training in Fort Knox, Kentucky, Lee returned to the Northwest and graduated from Eastern Washington State College, Cheney, Washington, in 1964 with a degree in Education. Always the life learner, he furthered his education by receiving a Master of Education from Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, in 1969. Lee married his college sweetheart, Peggy Brown, on June 25, 1960, and was blessed with three children. The family relocated to Portland, Oregon, in 1965. Lee began his professional career teaching at Benson Polytechnic High School. He then spent over 25 years as a teacher and administrator over the Industrial Division at Mt. Hood Community College, retiring in 1995. At MHCC, Lee founded the college drag racing team with automotive students and raced "homework" cars at regional race strips earning many awards. Lee began his second career in 1982 by founding Matthews Nursery and, together with his wife Peggy, built a nationally respected business that supplied nursery stock across the United States. Lee was also a long-time member of the Oregon Association of Nurseries. Lee loved being outdoors and spent his second retirement enjoying sandy beaches in Hawaii and time at the family ranch in Belknap, Montana. Lee is survived by his wife Peggy, three children, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Lee R. Matthews will be laid to rest next to his parents in Thompson Falls City Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Montana. Messages may be left for the family at www. batemancarrollfunerals.com

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Where is Lee Rolland Matthews's memorial?
Lee Rolland Matthews's memorial is located at: Thompson Falls Cemetery, Thompson Falls, Sanders County, USA.
When did Lee Rolland Matthews death?
Lee Rolland Matthews death on 14 Feb 2022 in Portland, Clackamas County, Oregon, USA
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Latitude: 47.5956950
Longitude: -115.3271560

Family Members:

Parent

Raymond R Matthews

(1908 - 1972)

Opal Marie Butte Matthews

(1915 - 1996)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Thompson Falls Cemetery
Thompson Falls, Sanders County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5956950, -115.3271560

2. Fraternal Cemetery
Thompson Falls, Sanders County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5963000, -115.3365000

3. Wild Rose Cemetery
Thompson Falls, Sanders County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5964000, -115.3380000

4. Whitepine Cemetery
White Pine, Sanders County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7682991, -115.5077972

5. Saltese Cemetery
Saltese, Mineral County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4125000, -115.5152000

6. De Borgia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.3712650, -115.3386890

7. Dominion Peak Gravesite
Haugan, Mineral County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3675130, -115.5777060

8. Plains Cemetery
Plains, Sanders County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4728660, -114.8820000

9. Saint Regis Cemetery
Saint Regis, Mineral County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3058770, -115.0893880

10. Lynch Family Cemetery
Plains, Sanders County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4560000, -114.8750000

11. IOOF Cemetery
Mullan, Shoshone County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4667160, -115.7905450

12. Mountain View Cemetery
Mullan, Shoshone County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4655100, -115.7908000

13. Fairmont Cemetery
Mullan, Shoshone County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4665000, -115.8064000

14. Murray Cemetery
Shoshone County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6241600, -115.8648700

15. Miners Union Cemetery
Mullan, Shoshone County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4885600, -115.9144700

16. Nine Mile Cemetery
Wallace, Shoshone County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4893000, -115.9154000

17. Paradise Cemetery
Paradise, Sanders County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3864030, -114.7950910

18. Maillet Cemetery
Hot Springs, Sanders County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6128006, -114.6772003

19. Hominsto Cemetery
Sanders County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4623000, -114.6784000

20. Ventling Cemetery
Sanders County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6232986, -114.6466980

21. Days Cemetery
Osburn, Shoshone County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5049500, -116.0081800

22. Camas Prairie Cemetery
Sanders County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4319000, -114.6641998

23. Markle Cemetery
Hot Springs, Sanders County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5732994, -114.6200027

24. Murray Memorial Cemetery
Lonepine, Sanders County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7038994, -114.6335983