Robert Garel Matheny

Robert Garel Matheny, 70, of Kingston peacefully passed away on February 17, 2014. Born on July 23, 1943, in Clinton, IL to Robert and Lavonn (Chandler) Matheny. After graduating from Clinton High he went on to serve in the U.S. Army from June 8, 1961 through June 5, 1964. He later met Cheryl Bowdish and they married on October 29, 1994. Robert was a skilled Apparatus Maintenance Supervisor at North Kitsap Fire & Rescue and upon retirement he had over 22 years of experience. He is preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Mary Matheny; step-father, Jewell Hartlip. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Cheryl; sons, Robert (Mona) Matheny, Tim Kelly, Shawn (Darcie) Kelly, Todd Kelly; daughters, Julie (Mark) Rogers, Lisa (Greg) Peters, Rhonda (Jason) Boddy; sisters, Corine (J.W.) Looney, Linda (Jerry) Holliger; grandparent, Iola Mandrell; 14 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at the Stone Chapel on February 21, 2014 at 1:00PM with a burial to follow at Kingston Cemetery. All are invited to a reception at North Kitsap Fire & Rescue at 4:30pm.