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William Boyd Mathews was born April 14, 1927, in rural Chase County, to William M. and Edna Marie (Bremer) Mathews. In his young years he grew up in rural Chase County attending rural District #10 grade school. Boyd (as he was known) went on to graduate from Chase County High School in 1945. After graduation Boyd was turned down from the serving during WWII because of his hearing, and took an opportunity to attend Colorado A&M on a track scholarship. He returned to Chase County after his graduation and began his long career in farming. Boyd married Joan A. Monasmith on December 26, 1950, in Holyoke Colorado, and the couple settled on the family farm nine miles west of Imperial. Raising their family and farming became their life long ambitions until retirement. Boyd and Joan retired and made Imperial their home. Boyd passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020, at the Imperial Manor and Parkview View Heights Care Center, Imperial. He was 93 years of age. Survivors Include: Wife: Joan of Imperial, NE Son: Tod Mathews of Imperial, NE Daughter: Tammi Mathews of Oberlin, KS 4 Grandchildren: Ryan Butler, Josh (Sara) Mathews, Jake (Amanda) Mathews, and Jeremy Mathews 4 Great-Grandchildren: Ryker, Scarlett, Presley, and Jackson Brothers: Byrdell Mathews of Houston, TX Gary Mathews and wife, Joy, of Lake Kiowa, TX Sisters-In-Law: Fern McCoy of Arapahoe, NE Amy Monasmith of Imperial, NE Boyd was preceded in death by his parents, Sisters; Lavon Pilchuk and husband Bill, Susie Doetker and Husband, Kent. Nephew; Matt Pilchuk, Sister-In-Law; Gloria Mathews, Brothers-In-Law; Don Monasmith, John Monasmith, and Dean McCoy. In-Laws: Marion and Ruth Monasmith Private family services will be held Saturday morning, August 8th, 2020, 10:00 A.M. (Mountain Time) at the Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial, with Pastor David Kahle officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial (At a Later Date). No Visitation, Boyd’s wishes were for cremation. Memorials have been suggested to the Chase County Chapter of FFA, Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial building fund, The Imperial Manor and Parkview Heights of Imperial, and the Community Health Care and Hospice of McCook. On line condolences may be left at LIEWER FUNERAL HOME. COM LIEWER FUNERAL HOME ENTRUSTED WITH ARRANGEMENTS

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Boyd Mathews

April 14, 1927 - August 1, 2020

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