Saturday, July 19, 2014

Pearl Matthews May 18, 1925 to May 11, 2014


Pearl Matthews 88, formerly of Blue Hill passed away in May 11, 2014, in Des Moines, IA. Graveside memorial services will be held at the Blue Hill Cemetery on August 2nd at 10:30 a.m.
Pearl was born on May 18, 1925. She was the daughter of Ethel Reguera Jarvis and Galan Reguera. She married Virgil Matthews on Jan. 31, 1944. Pearl worked for many years at the Hastings Regional Center.
Survivors include her daughters Dolores Bayless; Gin (Dave) Harlow; Susan Hernandez; and Carol (Thayne) Matthews.
Grandchildren Kristina, Beverly, Matthew, Daniel, Allegra and Sierra. Great-grandchildren Brett, Megan, Julian, Veronica, Kiara, Lexi, Ashton and Elle. Sisters Rose (Myron) Simon and Dolores (Alfred) Blumstein along with nieces
and nephews. Pearl will be deeply missed by all of those who love her.
Proceeded in death by husband Virgil; son Virgil; grandsons Lawrence and Nathan; and great-granddaughter Ariana.
Special thanks to her friends and her caregivers at Fountain West. Memorials may be sent to the family.

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