Everett Ray Mathews

Mathews on April 8, 1928 in Tulare, CA. Everett was the second of four children. Everett attended Elementary School in Lemon Cove, CA and High School at Exeter Union High School. In November

of 1945 he entered the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his Country until November

of 1948. After returning from his Military Service, Everett met the love of his life, Lorene Simpson.

They were married on February 2, 1951 in Ivanhoe, CA. and were married 63 years. Everett worked

as a truck driver all his career, first for Hannah Trucking in Ivanhoe, CA in the 1950’s and early 1960’s

He then moved on to Kings County Truck Lines in Tulare, CA where he worked until his retirement in

the mid 1980’s. For his excellent safe driving record and loyalty to his employer over the years, he

was awarded to drive the company’s beautiful show truck. His hard work maintaining the truck paid off,

as he won many first place medals and trophies at truck shows all over California. He and Lorene

enjoyed the competition and the many friends they made at these events. After his retirement, Everett

and Lorene liked to travel in their RV to the California and Oregon coastlines.

In addition to his wife Lorene, Everett is survived by his son, Travis Simpson of Visalia, CA, younger

Brother, Darrell Mathews and his wife Carol of Visalia, CA, grandson, Ryan Phillips and his wife Lisa of

Fresno, CA and grandson, Douglas Phillips and his wife Ann of Visalia, CA.

Everett was preceded by the death by his son Stephen Mathews in August, 1977 and his older brother, Howard Mathews in April, 2008.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests all donations be made to: Kaweah Delta Hospice, 900 W. Oak Street, Visalia, CA 93291 in Everett’s name

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Avenue, Visalia, California. Burial will follow at Visalia District Cemetery, 1300 W. Goshen Avenue in Visalia.

Tributes and condolences may be made at www.millerchapel.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Miller Memorial Chapel, 1120 W. Goshen Ave., Visalia, CA 93291 (559) 732-8371.