Wesley William Mathewson

Wes Mathewson, 83,  resident of Ridgecrest CA for 42 years passed away on July 3, 2023, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He passed away at his home with his loving family by his side.

Wes is survived by his wife Joan of 42 years. He was preceded in death by his son Christopher and sister Jolene Grasma of Dakota Dunes and daughter, Mindy Smith; he is survived by his daughter Ingrid, son, Frederick and daughter Beki of Ridgecrest CA. and his grandchildren; Stasia, Joshua, Nicholas, Alexander, Christopher, Kevin, Gabriella, Brandon, and Faith. Wes had four great grandchildren and many relatives in Iowa and South Dakota.

Wes was born in Sioux City, IA on March 20, 1940. He attended school in Arnolds Park, IA; attended Broward College with an A.A. and Florida Atlantic University with a B.S. in Marketing and Microeconomics until he enlisted in the United States Navy. He served three tours in Vietnam and was the Commanding Officers Radioman on four ships. He worked at the Naval Weapons Center in China Lake, both as Civil Service and as a contractor after retiring.

Everyone loved hearing his stories about Iowa when he was growing up and listening to his cricket sound. He had a lot of fun with that in stores! He loved writing poetry to his wife; gardening, woodworking, barbecuing for his family and just being together and having fun.

Wes was a fantastic husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and his wife's best friend. He will be sorely missed by everyone.