Edward William Matthews

Dr. Edward William Matthews, died on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. He was born to John William and Mabel Augenstein Matthews on November 10, 1933 in Marion, OH. He graduated from Marion Harding in 1951. Served in the U.S. Navy. Earned a B.S. in Music Education, a M.A. in Psychology, and a Ph.D. in School Psychology from The Ohio State University, where he was also a member of the marching band. Edward taught music for Holmes Liberty and Bucyrus Schools, and was choir director at First Presbyterian Church in Bucyrus. He had a long career as a psychologist, serving as an intern in Delaware Schools and a psychologist in Kettering Schools; staff psychologist at Barney Children's Medical Center in Dayton, OH; school psychologist for Columbus Schools from 1970-1978, served as Supervisor of Psychological Services from 1978 until his retirement in 1992; worked with Adult Residential Services for the Franklin County Board of Mental Retardation and Development Disabilities from 1992-1996. Member of Overbrook Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon, elder, and member of the mission and education committees. He was actively involved in the Community Resources Center. His favorite hobbies included amateur radio (K8JIF), antique collecting, classical music, ceramics, and Japanese gardening. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Dr. Joyce Matthews; son, Johnathan (Wendy) Matthews of Paw Paw, MI; daughter, Katie Matthews (Henry Cunningham) of Louisville, KY; grandsons, Jarid, Jacob, and Jonah Matthews; sister, Patricia (Richard) Fredritz of Marion, OH; sister-in-law, Evelyn (Kenneth) Feik; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Overbrook Presbyterian Church, 4131 N. High St. on Friday, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., where a memorial service will be held Saturday, 11:00 a.m. Rev. William Leety officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the music fund at Overbrook Presbyterian Church, or to Overbrook Weekday Preschool. Thank you to the staff of Riverside Hospital and Neurological Associates for their excellant care. Arrangements by SOUTHWICK-GOOD & FORTKAMP FUNERAL CHAPEL. www.southwickfuneral.com