Jack Matson

Funeral Services and a Mass of Christian Burial for Jack D. Matson, 86, a resident of Davenport, will be 10:00 am Friday, February 2, 2018 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1923 N. Fillmore, Davenport. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Davenport. The family will greet friends Thursday, February 1, 2018 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, 614 Main Street, downtown Davenport. There will be a prayer service at 6:30 pm that all are invited to attend. Jack passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018 at his home in Davenport.

Jack D. Matson was born January 11, 1932 in Harrison County, Missouri, a son of Jesse R. and Leona Blanche (Lovett) Matson. He proudly served his country in the US Navy. Jack married Eileen Thies on February 19, 1977 in Davenport. He was previously married to Helen M. Goodall, who preceded him in death on November 13, 1975.

Jack was an Insurance Adjuster for American States Western Insurance for 32 years. After he retired, he worked at Hy-Vee Foods. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus #563 and American Legion Post #26.

Memorials may be made to Holy Family School or Church or Assumption High School.

Those left to honor Jack’s memory include his wife, Eileen Matson and their children; Michael (Patricia) Matson, Davenport, Michele (Bob) Matson Kelly, Putnam Valley, New York, Patrick (Mindy) Thies, Cedar Rapids, Deborah (Tom) Weiman, Hampshire, Illinois, Mark (Betsy) Thies, Spokane, Washington, and Maureen (John) Vieth, Cedar Rapids; 19 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Helen M. Goodall-Matson; sister, Cora Mullen and his other siblings. May they rest in peace.

Visitation

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM ,Thursday, February 1, 2018
Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home
614 Main Street Davenport, IA 52803

Funeral Mass

10:00 AM ,Friday, February 2, 2018
Holy Family Catholic Church
1923 N. Fillmore Street Davenport, IA 52804