The Oakley Graphic, Wed. Feb. 5, 2014 (edited)
Wesley D. Mather, born April 21, 1932 in Gove County, KS; passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Jan. 24, 2014 at his home in Russell Springs, KS. Born the eighth child to Jacob Pence Mather and Susie Jane (Bigbee) Mather, he graduated from Grinnell High School in 1950.
Wes served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War from 1951 to 1954. After leaving the Marines, he worked as a police officer in (Los Angeles County), Hawthorne, CA until joining the California Highway Patrol. He loved sharing stories of his times on patrol, especially those about the famous people he met and having the opportunity to drive for President Ronald Reagan, the governor of California at the time.
He married Shirley McAvoy and later divorced. They had one daughter, Michelle Irene. Later, he married Irma Salmhoufer and she preceded him in death.
He retired from the California Highway Patrol after 16 years of employment and returned to Oakley, KS working for Oakley Township and as the Oakley City Judge. Wes was eventually elected as the Logan County Magistrate Judge. During his time in Oakley he coached the K-18 baseball team, enjoying the excitement of the 1994 State Championship with his grandson Mike and the rest of the team.
Retiring from the bench, he moved to the Mather Ranch in Russell Springs, where he spent time with his horses, worked on his buggies and enjoyed Trail Ride and the peace of a small town. Wes was lifetime member of the Butterfield Trail Historical Society. He was an avid KU fan.
Wes adopted a black lab puppy he named Sparky when he was on an RV trip to Sparks, NV to visit his daughter. He and Sparky were the best of friends. Sparky preceded him in death.
Wes married Debbie (Gfeller) Wright, and she survives of the home. They traveled regularly in the RV and adventured to many auctions and garage sales in search of treasures. He was a devoted father and loving grandfather and loved spending time with his grandchildren, taking care of his ranch and relaxing on the deck. Horses, sand piles, hot dog roasts and a family baseball game were great fun for Wes.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Susie Mather; wife Irma Mather; brothers Richard, Harold and Jerry Mather; sister Carol Wilson and grandson Spencer Keith Wright.
Survivors include his wife Debbie; his daughter Michelle; three grandchildren; two brothers Lee and Buford; four sisters-Ruth, Wilma, Evelyn and Marjorie; and many nieces and nephews.
Cremation was chosen and a private family memorial service will take place at a late date. Memorials are suggested to the Butterfield Trail Assn. or Hospice Services Inc.
Wesley D. Mather, born April 21, 1932 in Gove County, KS; passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Jan. 24, 2014 at his home in Russell Springs, KS. Born the eighth child to Jacob Pence Mather and Susie Jane (Bigbee) Mather, he graduated from Grinnell High School in 1950.
Wes served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War from 1951 to 1954. After leaving the Marines, he worked as a police officer in (Los Angeles County), Hawthorne, CA until joining the California Highway Patrol. He loved sharing stories of his times on patrol, especially those about the famous people he met and having the opportunity to drive for President Ronald Reagan, the governor of California at the time.
He married Shirley McAvoy and later divorced. They had one daughter, Michelle Irene. Later, he married Irma Salmhoufer and she preceded him in death.
He retired from the California Highway Patrol after 16 years of employment and returned to Oakley, KS working for Oakley Township and as the Oakley City Judge. Wes was eventually elected as the Logan County Magistrate Judge. During his time in Oakley he coached the K-18 baseball team, enjoying the excitement of the 1994 State Championship with his grandson Mike and the rest of the team.
Retiring from the bench, he moved to the Mather Ranch in Russell Springs, where he spent time with his horses, worked on his buggies and enjoyed Trail Ride and the peace of a small town. Wes was lifetime member of the Butterfield Trail Historical Society. He was an avid KU fan.
Wes adopted a black lab puppy he named Sparky when he was on an RV trip to Sparks, NV to visit his daughter. He and Sparky were the best of friends. Sparky preceded him in death.
Wes married Debbie (Gfeller) Wright, and she survives of the home. They traveled regularly in the RV and adventured to many auctions and garage sales in search of treasures. He was a devoted father and loving grandfather and loved spending time with his grandchildren, taking care of his ranch and relaxing on the deck. Horses, sand piles, hot dog roasts and a family baseball game were great fun for Wes.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Susie Mather; wife Irma Mather; brothers Richard, Harold and Jerry Mather; sister Carol Wilson and grandson Spencer Keith Wright.
Survivors include his wife Debbie; his daughter Michelle; three grandchildren; two brothers Lee and Buford; four sisters-Ruth, Wilma, Evelyn and Marjorie; and many nieces and nephews.
Cremation was chosen and a private family memorial service will take place at a late date. Memorials are suggested to the Butterfield Trail Assn. or Hospice Services Inc.
The Oakley Graphic, Wed. Feb. 5, 2014 (edited)
Wesley D. Mather, born April 21, 1932 in Gove County, KS; passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Jan. 24, 2014 at his home in Russell Springs, KS. Born the eighth child to Jacob Pence Mather and Susie Jane (Bigbee) Mather, he graduated from Grinnell High School in 1950.
Wes served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War from 1951 to 1954. After leaving the Marines, he worked as a police officer in (Los Angeles County), Hawthorne, CA until joining the California Highway Patrol. He loved sharing stories of his times on patrol, especially those about the famous people he met and having the opportunity to drive for President Ronald Reagan, the governor of California at the time.
He married Shirley McAvoy and later divorced. They had one daughter, Michelle Irene. Later, he married Irma Salmhoufer and she preceded him in death.
He retired from the California Highway Patrol after 16 years of employment and returned to Oakley, KS working for Oakley Township and as the Oakley City Judge. Wes was eventually elected as the Logan County Magistrate Judge. During his time in Oakley he coached the K-18 baseball team, enjoying the excitement of the 1994 State Championship with his grandson Mike and the rest of the team.
Retiring from the bench, he moved to the Mather Ranch in Russell Springs, where he spent time with his horses, worked on his buggies and enjoyed Trail Ride and the peace of a small town. Wes was lifetime member of the Butterfield Trail Historical Society. He was an avid KU fan.
Wes adopted a black lab puppy he named Sparky when he was on an RV trip to Sparks, NV to visit his daughter. He and Sparky were the best of friends. Sparky preceded him in death.
Wes married Debbie (Gfeller) Wright, and she survives of the home. They traveled regularly in the RV and adventured to many auctions and garage sales in search of treasures. He was a devoted father and loving grandfather and loved spending time with his grandchildren, taking care of his ranch and relaxing on the deck. Horses, sand piles, hot dog roasts and a family baseball game were great fun for Wes.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Susie Mather; wife Irma Mather; brothers Richard, Harold and Jerry Mather; sister Carol Wilson and grandson Spencer Keith Wright.
Survivors include his wife Debbie; his daughter Michelle; three grandchildren; two brothers Lee and Buford; four sisters-Ruth, Wilma, Evelyn and Marjorie; and many nieces and nephews.
Cremation was chosen and a private family memorial service will take place at a late date. Memorials are suggested to the Butterfield Trail Assn. or Hospice Services Inc.
Wesley D. Mather, born April 21, 1932 in Gove County, KS; passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Jan. 24, 2014 at his home in Russell Springs, KS. Born the eighth child to Jacob Pence Mather and Susie Jane (Bigbee) Mather, he graduated from Grinnell High School in 1950.
Wes served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War from 1951 to 1954. After leaving the Marines, he worked as a police officer in (Los Angeles County), Hawthorne, CA until joining the California Highway Patrol. He loved sharing stories of his times on patrol, especially those about the famous people he met and having the opportunity to drive for President Ronald Reagan, the governor of California at the time.
He married Shirley McAvoy and later divorced. They had one daughter, Michelle Irene. Later, he married Irma Salmhoufer and she preceded him in death.
He retired from the California Highway Patrol after 16 years of employment and returned to Oakley, KS working for Oakley Township and as the Oakley City Judge. Wes was eventually elected as the Logan County Magistrate Judge. During his time in Oakley he coached the K-18 baseball team, enjoying the excitement of the 1994 State Championship with his grandson Mike and the rest of the team.
Retiring from the bench, he moved to the Mather Ranch in Russell Springs, where he spent time with his horses, worked on his buggies and enjoyed Trail Ride and the peace of a small town. Wes was lifetime member of the Butterfield Trail Historical Society. He was an avid KU fan.
Wes adopted a black lab puppy he named Sparky when he was on an RV trip to Sparks, NV to visit his daughter. He and Sparky were the best of friends. Sparky preceded him in death.
Wes married Debbie (Gfeller) Wright, and she survives of the home. They traveled regularly in the RV and adventured to many auctions and garage sales in search of treasures. He was a devoted father and loving grandfather and loved spending time with his grandchildren, taking care of his ranch and relaxing on the deck. Horses, sand piles, hot dog roasts and a family baseball game were great fun for Wes.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Susie Mather; wife Irma Mather; brothers Richard, Harold and Jerry Mather; sister Carol Wilson and grandson Spencer Keith Wright.
Survivors include his wife Debbie; his daughter Michelle; three grandchildren; two brothers Lee and Buford; four sisters-Ruth, Wilma, Evelyn and Marjorie; and many nieces and nephews.
Cremation was chosen and a private family memorial service will take place at a late date. Memorials are suggested to the Butterfield Trail Assn. or Hospice Services Inc.
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