Kenton R. "Ken" Mattison

Kenton Ray Mattison, 74, passed away at Kobacker House on August 25, 2011. He was born in Decatur, Illinois on February 14, 1937, to father William E. Mattison (deceased) and mother Mary. He attended both Baker University in Baldwin, Kansas and Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. He honorably served in the US Army, from 1957-1960. Followed by service in the Ohio Army National Guard, from 1960 to 1997, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer Four. His Full Time Responsibilities in the National Guard included: Launcher Area Maintenance Supervisor, NIKE-HERCULES Air Defense Missile System; State Equal Opportunity Specialist, State Supervisory Personnel Management Specialist; and State Assistant Inspector General. He resided in Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, West Virginia, and Ohio. He was an advanced amateur photographer and small business owner. He dedicated years of service as a Teacher; Youth Counselor; Youth Division Superintendent; Church School Superintendent; Chairman of Commission on Christian Social Concerns; Lay Delegate to the Annual Conference, the United Methodist Church; With pride and great dedication he served as President of the Board of Directors for a prominent Condominium Association in Powell, Ohio. Ken is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Jean Ann Beucler; By 2 sons, Jeff (Lydia) Mattison and Greg Mattison; A stepson Craig (Karen) Webster; and 7 grandchildren. Ken was known for his integrity, honesty, and work ethic. He was loved by many, respected by all, and will be greatly missed. Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m. SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2011 at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy St., Powell, OH 43065 (614) 792-1471 where family will receive friends before the service from 12:00 Noon-2:00 p.m. Dr. Joel Baer, officiating. (The funeral home is located on W. Olentangy St./Powell Rd./SR 750/1/4 mile east of Sawmill Parkway.) Private family burial will be observed. If they choose, friends may make memorial contributions to: HomeReach Hospice, 800 McConnell Drive, Columbus, OH 43214, in Ken’s memory. Send condolences for the family to: www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.