Roll Call Tribute
Warren Mathey '86 October 31, 2016 10:15 AM updated: October 31, 2016 10:17 AM
Published in (San Antonio) Express-News on Oct. 31, 2016
Warren S. "Sherman" Mathey(1944 - 2016)
JULY 8, 1944 - OCTOBER 28, 2016
Warren Sherman "Sherm" Mathey, LTC USA, Ret. age 72 of San Antonio went Home to be with his Lord on Friday, October 28, 2016. Dr. Mathey was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corp and subsequently stationed near Danang Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. While stationed in Vietnam he also engaged in various humanitarian efforts such as assisting in the adoption of a Vietnamese orphan by the parents of a soldier under his command. A graduate of Spring Hill College with a B.S. Business Administration (Mobile Alabama), and The Ohio State University with a M.S. in Animal Husbandry (Columbus Ohio), Sherm, in 1976, received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University. He received further training at Texas A&M (College Station Texas) in Veterinary Radiology. In addition to being a radiologist for the US Army Veterinary Corp. working at the DOD Military Working Dog Veterinary Service at Lackland Air Force Base, Dr. Mathey was also a contract Veterinarian for Sea World. Sherm volunteered his time at numerous organizations including the Wounded Warrior Project. His passion was driving a cart full of children pulled by a team of miniature donkeys especially during parades and national holidays. It can be truly said of Sherm that he made a friend of whomever he met.
He is survived by his wife, Mary DaLee Mathey; his 3 sons, Darren (Braden), Kevin (Julie) and Ian; 3 grandchildren, Luke, Evan and Cybil; his brother, Stanley Andrew "Drew" Mathey; his sister, Maureen "Sue" Bard (Martin); brothers-in-law, George and Jerry Ramsey (Laura); 3 nieces; and 1 nephew.
SERVICES
Visitation will be from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive. The Graveside Service with Full Military Honors will be at 9:30 A.M. on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road. The Memorial Service will follow at 11:30 A.M. at Wayside Chapel, 1705 NW Loop 410. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Christian Veterinary Mission or the Salvation Army. For personal acknowledgement, you may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com in the Tributes section. Arrangements with
Funeral Home
Mission Park Funeral Chapel - North
3401 Cherryridge San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 349-1414
Warren S. "Sherman" Mathey(1944 - 2016)
JULY 8, 1944 - OCTOBER 28, 2016
Warren Sherman "Sherm" Mathey, LTC USA, Ret. age 72 of San Antonio went Home to be with his Lord on Friday, October 28, 2016. Dr. Mathey was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corp and subsequently stationed near Danang Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. While stationed in Vietnam he also engaged in various humanitarian efforts such as assisting in the adoption of a Vietnamese orphan by the parents of a soldier under his command. A graduate of Spring Hill College with a B.S. Business Administration (Mobile Alabama), and The Ohio State University with a M.S. in Animal Husbandry (Columbus Ohio), Sherm, in 1976, received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University. He received further training at Texas A&M (College Station Texas) in Veterinary Radiology. In addition to being a radiologist for the US Army Veterinary Corp. working at the DOD Military Working Dog Veterinary Service at Lackland Air Force Base, Dr. Mathey was also a contract Veterinarian for Sea World. Sherm volunteered his time at numerous organizations including the Wounded Warrior Project. His passion was driving a cart full of children pulled by a team of miniature donkeys especially during parades and national holidays. It can be truly said of Sherm that he made a friend of whomever he met.
He is survived by his wife, Mary DaLee Mathey; his 3 sons, Darren (Braden), Kevin (Julie) and Ian; 3 grandchildren, Luke, Evan and Cybil; his brother, Stanley Andrew "Drew" Mathey; his sister, Maureen "Sue" Bard (Martin); brothers-in-law, George and Jerry Ramsey (Laura); 3 nieces; and 1 nephew.
SERVICES
Visitation will be from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive. The Graveside Service with Full Military Honors will be at 9:30 A.M. on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road. The Memorial Service will follow at 11:30 A.M. at Wayside Chapel, 1705 NW Loop 410. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Christian Veterinary Mission or the Salvation Army. For personal acknowledgement, you may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com in the Tributes section. Arrangements with
Funeral Home
Mission Park Funeral Chapel - North
3401 Cherryridge San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 349-1414
505 George Bush Drive
College Station, TX 77840
(979) 845-7514
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