Malcolm Kerr Matheson

Mal Matheson 89, of Sun City Grand, AZ died Sunday, March 3, 2019 peacefully at his home. He was born May 27, 1929 in Lorain, Ohio to parents Donald K. Matheson and Alice (Raymond) Matheson. He graduated from Lorain High School in the class of 1948 A. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1948 to 1952. He spent the next 30+ years as a general contractor, building homes, developing land and apartment complexes in the Lorain County area. In 1985 he moved with his wife Norma to Scottsdale, AZ where he continued his career in building and real estate. In 2004, at age 75 he retired to Sun City Grand, AZ. Quickly becoming bored with retirement he revived his real estate career until he permanently retired in 2008. He was a life -long member B.P.O.E Elks Club, past Commodore of the Lorain Yacht Club, and a member of the Lorain County Home Builders Association. In his retirement he enjoyed spending time on the beaches of San Diego and attending his grandchildren’s swim meets.He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Norma Jean (Zahorec) Matheson, his son David K. (Barbara) Matheson and grandchildren Cole Durbin, Nicole and Daniel Matheson. Malcolm was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathryn Ann, his parents Donald K. Matheson and Alice (Raymond) Matheson; and brother, Donald (Ray) Matheson “Lang may yer lum reek” (Long may your chimney smoke). A Graveside Service, in Mal's honor, will be held on March 19, 2019 at noon (Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery 401 N Hayden Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85257). Please leave condolences at www.greenacresmortuary.net.