Leonard Matson

LEONARD A. MATSON, 96 died May 26, 2012 at the Linn Community Nursing Home, Linn, KS. He was born May 28, 1915 in Denver, CO the son of John and Alma (Carlson) Matson Leonard was raised in Washington County and attended Marcotte country school. He married Hulda Leiszler on June 5, 1940. They farmed and ranched north of Clifton until his retirement at age 89. Hulda preceded him in death on January 28, 2010. He is also preceded in death by 2 daughters, Cleora Matson and Eileen Ransopher,, sister Marie (Matson) Pinder and grandsons, Cameron and Wiley Blaha. Leonard was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Clara, KS, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Clifton, KS, Washington Co. Extension Council, 4-H Community Leader, 4-H Beef Project Leader, FHA Board, ASCS Board, past-President of the Washington County Cattlemen's Assoc., Washington County KLA, director of St. Bernard's Catholic Church Council, Brantford Community Center Board, Brantford Township Board, Democrat Party Committee Member, he received the 1971 Washington County Farm Family award, the 1971 Master Farmer award and the 1978 Soil Conservation Banker's award. Survivors: Daughter: Jenell and husband Dennis Smith, Wichita, KS Daughter: Irma Jean and husband Rod Blaha, Clifton, KS Daughter: Hayley Matson-Mathes and husband Michael Mathes, Honolulu, HI Son in Law: Jack Ransopher, Clyde, KS Grandchildren: 6 Grandchildren & 7 Great-grandchildren Funeral Services: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 10:30 AM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Clifton, Kansas. Minister: The Rev. Larry Letourneau Burial: Rusco Cemetery, Washington County, Kansas. Visitation: 5-7 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rosary being recited at 7PM Memorials: Leonard Matson Memorial Fund to be designated by the family