John David Matthews 5/30/43 --- 5/4/2006 Born in Yakima Died in Kennewick John Matthews passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, May 4th. John was born the fifth child to Donald and Evelyn Matthews. He attended St. Paul?s Elementary School and graduated from Eisenhower High School, Yakima 1961. John married Jan Baughman and had one son, Joseph David. John lived in Kennewick for the past thirty years where he was a very successful businessman and entrepreneur. He owned and operated several businesses including ?The General Store? and ?The Truck Stop? in Finley and ?Price Less Cigarettes? in Richland. He enjoyed family activities, boating, fishing and socializing with friends. His son, Joseph and his grandchildren were his greatest source of pride and happiness. John was loved and appreciated by all of his family and friends for his quick wit, intelligence, sense of humor and generosity. He was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Evelyn, brother, Keith, and former wife Jan. Surviving family includes his loving son, Joseph Matthews wife, Laurie, grandchildren, Nathan and Morgan Matthews; and Kendall Mollett; sisters, Donna Berger Ron, Seattle; Gail Reynolds Mel, Arizona; and Charleen Donohue, Issaquah; nieces and nephews, Lyn, Cheryl, Andria, Darla, Michael, David, Donald, Dawn, Beth, Jamie, Debbie, Tami and Tony. Mass will be held at St. Joseph?s Chapel, 520 S. Garfield, Kennewick, on Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 10:00 am. Viewing will be held Wednesday, May 10, 4-7 pm, with a Rosary at 6-7 pm at Hillcrest Memorial Center, 9353 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick. Interment will take place at 2:00 pm at Terrace Heights Memorial Park, 3001 Terrace Heights Drive, Yakima, WA. For more information or to sign the guestbook visit www.hillcrestmemorialcenter.com .