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Lorin Woodrow “Woodey” Mathews

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Birth	:	7 Nov 1912 Danville, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	29 Aug 2001 Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5619011, -91.2641983
Description	:	Obituary from Thursday, 8/30/2001-The Burlington Hawkeye Lorin Mathews Lorin Woodrow Mathews"Woodey" Mathews, 88, of Burlington, died Wednesday, Aug 29, 2001, at Morning Sun Care Center in Morning Sun. Born Nov. 12, 1912, in Danville, he was the son of Howard Alvin and Emma Albertina Gugeler Mathews. Mr. Mathews was a 1930 graduate of Danville High School and 1936 graduate of the University of Iowa, as a economis major. He taught high school for two years, worked as an accountant in Chicago until 1947, and then returned to Iowa and taught high school for seven years, three in Maquoketa. He worked... Read More	Obituary from Thursday, 8/30/2001-The Burlington Hawkeye Lorin Mathews Lorin Woodrow Mathews"Woodey" Mathews, 88, of Burlington, died Wednesday, Aug 29, 2001, at Morning Sun Care Center in Morning Sun. Born Nov. 12, 1912, in Danville, he was the son of Howard Alvin and Emma Albertina Gugeler Mathews. Mr. Mathews was a 1930 graduate of Danville High School and 1936 graduate of the University of Iowa, as a economis major. He taught high school for two years, worked as an accountant in Chicago until 1947, and then returned to Iowa and taught high school for seven years, three in Maquoketa. He worked in Arizona in 1952, as a research assistant, taught in business college in Tucson and was a radio talk show host in Arizona for three years. In 1963, he moved to Des Moines and worked as an auditor for Holiday Corporation until his retirement in 1975. He was a member of Order of Artus, Friends of the Burlington Public Library, and Des Moines County Historical Society and a life member of Pi Kappa Alpha. He enjoyed sharing his life stories with children in local schools. Survivors include four nephews, including Donald Kellar of Burlington; one niece; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister and one niece. There will be no visitation. The memorial funeral service for Mr. Mathews will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Lunning Chapel, with the Rev. Gary Chapman and Joel Behne officiating. Burial will be in Jaggar Cemetery in Danville at a later date. Memorials have been established for Danville Congregational Church and Jaggar Cemetery Association.

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Where is Lorin Woodrow “Woodey” Mathews's memorial?
Lorin Woodrow “Woodey” Mathews's memorial is located at: Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA.
When did Lorin Woodrow “Woodey” Mathews death?
Lorin Woodrow “Woodey” Mathews death on 29 Aug 2001 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.5619011
Longitude: -91.2641983

Family Members:

Parent

Howard Alvin Mathews

(1866 - 1945)

Emma Albertina Gugeler Mathews

(1870 - 1955)

Siblings

George Henry Mathews

(1900 - 1978)

Grace Alberta Mathews Kellar

(1904 - 1992)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oak Ridge Cemetery
West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5619011, -91.2641983

2. Mount Calvary Cemetery
West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5564003, -91.2711029

3. North Prairie Cemetery
West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5924988, -91.2694016

4. South Prairie Cemetery
West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5541992, -91.3308029

5. Weiss Cemetery
Atalissa, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5453000, -91.1927500

6. Timberlake Cemetery
Atalissa, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5531006, -91.1900024

7. Downey Cemetery
Downey, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6119003, -91.3182983

8. Nichols Cemetery
Nichols, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4782000, -91.2792000

9. Overman Cemetery
Atalissa, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5452995, -91.1483002

10. Dunfee Burial Site
Rochester, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6266900, -91.1834904

11. Lenz Cemetery
Nichols, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5101370, -91.3631260

12. Saint Marys Cemetery
Nichols, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4843000, -91.3480000

13. Wesson Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4606018, -91.2771988

14. Chamness Burial Plot
Springdale, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6597351, -91.3182108

15. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6637000, -91.3073000

16. Watkins Cemetery
Nichols, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4516983, -91.2908020

17. Gatton Burial Ground
Moscow, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5731600, -91.1133800

18. Pee Dee Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6699982, -91.2142029

19. Springdale Cemetery
Springdale, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6786003, -91.2581024

20. West Bethel Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6502991, -91.1556015

21. Burnett Burial Site
Rochester, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6680782, -91.1834911

22. Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
West Branch, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6681500, -91.3519900

23. North Liberty Cemetery
Springdale, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6852989, -91.2292023

24. Saint Bernadette Catholic Church
West Branch, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6755750, -91.3396070