Walter Matson

Walter G. Matson, 86 of Independence, MO passed away, Friday, January 11, 2013 at his residence. Cremation is planned with a celebration of Walter’s life to be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m., until service time Wednesday at the chapel. Donations may be made to the DAV or to Animals Best Friends. Walter was born September 4, 1926 in Chicago. IL to George and Tula (Graves) Matson. He worked as a machine operator for Lafarge concrete, formerly Missouri Portland for a number of years until his retirement in 1978. He proudly served in the US Army during WWII in the South Pacific and Germany. He is survived by; his loving wife of 57 years, Anna of the home; a daughter, Dianne Sanderson and husband David of Independence, MO; 2 sisters, Zetta Casas of Kansas City, MO and Bonnie Terry of Hot Springs, AR; a brother, Phillip Sharp of Lamar, AR; 1 grandchild Shawnna Jackson and husband Michael; 2 great grandchildren, John and Lilianna Jackson. He was preceded in death by; a son, Michael Matson in 1999; a brother, Edward and a sister Kay.