Paul Richard Dick Matson

Matson, Paul Richard “Dick,” 83, Retired Manager of Sales Marketing for Beechcraft, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 A.M., Monday, October 20, 2014, at Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Dick graduated from East High School in 1949. He joined the Army and served in Heidelberg, Germany. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, flying his plane, and spending time with his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ella Matson; sister, Rozella Roach. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Kathy; children, Chris (Michelle) Matson of Andover, KS, Lesa Tomaselli of Scottsdale, AZ, Marcy (Bob) Linot of Andover; grandchildren, Breanna Cadena, Jacob Linot, Michael Tomaselli, William and Victoria Poyner; great-granddaughter, Aryanna McMasters; beloved dog, Tootsie. Memorials have been established with: Kansas Humane Society, 3313 North Hillside, Wichita, KS 67220; Victory In The Valley, 3755 E. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67218.