Stanley Richard Matchett, 77, of Medford, Ore., passed away April 25, 2010.
Stanley was born to Charles H. Matchett and Velma Roden Matchett on December 12, 1932 in Hollidays Cove, W.V. He served his country in the US Marine Corps in 1951-1953. Stanley completed four years of college courses in Criminal Law Studies. From there he moved on to become a police officer rising to the rank of Assistant Chief of Police in San Clemente, Calif. Later, on June 10, 2000, he married Barbara Matchett at the Westminister Presbyterian Church in Meford. He retired in Oregon where he resided for 20 years.
Stanley enjoyed fishing, hiking, Harley Davidson motorcyle riding, geneology, wood working, photography, "A Real Mr. Fix It," and auto mechanics, RV traveling, and scuba diving.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Velma Matchett; brother Charles H. Matchett, Jr.; sister Sandra Oakley Clyburn; and previous wife Judith C. Matchett. Stanley is survived by two sons Michael (Natalya) Matchett of Yreka, Calif. and Rock R. Matchett of Ark.; daughter Shylene (Paul) Falk of San Clemente, Calif.; grandchildren, Ryan Falk, Richard Matchett, and Krystal Matchett; honorary great-grandchildren, Monique and Alyssa Ortega.
Memorial services will be held Friday at 1:00PM, April 30, 2010 at Westminister Presbyterian Church in Medford.
Arrangements by Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary, Medford, OR. 541-773-6162,
www.hillcrestmortuary.com