Dec 24, 1933---Mar 17, 2019

     Donald Harold Mathews, 85, of Kansas City, KS, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019. Visitation will be 6-8:00 PM, Wednesday, March 20 at Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS.  Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, March 21,  at the funeral home.  Burial in Highland Park Cemetery. 

     Don was born December 24, 1933, in Portland, Oregon.  He worked at Car Quest for many years. Don was preceded in death by his wife Daphnie, his parents Cecil and Eva and his brother Robert "Sonny" Mathews.  He is survived by his daughters Rayna Norris, Elaine (Dan) Henderson, step daughter Patricia (Rick) Waldo, grandchildren Joshua (Kristin) Barnes, Marlee Barnes, step granddaughter Kristen Krogman, and great granddaughter Elizabeth Ann Larkin Coleman.



Condolences

Diane Voliva Mar 18, 2019

Friend ,GRANDVIEW ,Missouri

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Cindy Sheets Mar 18, 2019

Family ,Lenexa ,Kansas

I love you all! So glad i could be there with you to hold Don's hands with you as he started his new chapter and dance on the beautiful side of eternity!

Peter and Claire Curtice Mar 18, 2019

Larkin's grandparents ,Waco ,Texas

Dear Rayna and family, We are sorry to hear of your dad and grandad's death. We have all of you in our prayers as you deal with the grief of losing your loved one. We had the joy of meeting him when Larkin was an infant. Be assured of our prayers. Peter and Claire

Stacey Pritchett Mar 19, 2019

Family ,San Tan Valley ,Arizona

I absolutely loved hanging out and visiting with Don/Grandpa. Still trying to get my head wrapped around this! I'm glad my last memories of him will be him calling you Rayna about the "latest KCK excitement" he always made me laugh. Blessings and peace.

Jacqueline Snatler Mar 19, 2019

Friend ,San Tan Valley ,Arizona

Don Mathews was an awesome guy. He was my good friend. I will miss him dearly. He was the best. Love, Jackie Snatler

Farnaz Mar 19, 2019

So sorry for your loss my friend! Hang in there! My thoughts and prayers with you and your family!

Angela Brokamp Mar 19, 2019

Friend ,Centralia ,Kansas

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.. sending hugs and prayers

Crystal Mar 19, 2019

friend ,Louisburg ,Kansas

I’m so sorry to hear this Rayna. Thinking of you all.

Leslie Burbank Mar 20, 2019

step-niece ,College Park ,Maryland

Sorry that Don passed away. He was always lots of fun. He was a good man. Always joking and laughing and interested in life. He will be missed. With Daphnie by his side you couldn't help but have a great time with them. God Bless you all. Jeff and Leslie Burbank xoxo

Services

Event:
Visitation
Location:
Porter Funeral Home
Address:
1835 Minnesota Avenue
City:
Kansas City
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66102
Date:
Mar 20, 2019
Time:
6:00 PM
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Event:
Funeral Service
Location:
Porter Funeral Home
Address:
1835 Minnesota Avenue
City:
Kansas City
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66102
Date:
Mar 21, 2019
Time:
10:30 AM
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