HMC Family Association

Dennis T. Matheny January 17, 1945 – January 17, 2020

Dennis T. Matheny, 75 of Grants Pass passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at Applegate House in Grants Pass.

Private interment was held Friday, January 24, 2020 at Hopewell Cemetery, Dayton, Oregon

Dennis was born on January 17, 1945 in San Francisco, California to Erston and Evelyn (Hickson) Matheny. He was raised in Daly City, California and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1962. Dennis married Jo-Ann Swanson on May 1, 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dennis owned and operated Den’s Electronics from the early 1970’s until he sold the business to retire in 1978. After a short retirement he purchased Mr. Z’s stamp and coin store in Burlingame, California. He operated this store until he sold it in 1989 and moved to Southern Oregon.

Dennis enjoyed Stamp and Coin Collecting and Dealing. He was known for his great sense of humor. He was a member of The Southern Oregon Philatelic Society. He was also a member of the Medford Rogue Rotary Club since 1995. He was dearly loved by his family and will be missed by many, as he was always willing to lend a helping hand.

Survivors include his Wife Jo-Ann Matheny of Grants Pass, OR; daughter, Victoria Cordero of Modesto, CA; daughter Michelle Matheny of Modesto, CA; daughter Cindy Wilson of Grants Pass, OR; sister, Linda Boyle of Medford, OR; Four Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.

We are very sad to report that Louis Rodge passed on July 8, 2021.  He was a remarkable person and a great contributor to the HMC family.  He was a William S. Cooper descendant.  Our condolences to his wife, Barbara, son, Mikey, and the rest of his family.

Louis at the 2019 Reunion with Karson Kerr.

The service for Louis will be Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 10 a.m. at the LDS church at 15555 SW 98th Ave., Tigard, OR 97224.

Fred Hewitt

Fred Hewitt
July 2nd, 1943 – June 26th, 2020
Fred Alan Hewitt (76) was born July 2nd, 1943 in Eugene, Oregon. He peacefully passed away on June 26th, 2020.
Fred is preceded in death by his wife Frieda and brothers Lee, Jon and Don.
Fred is survived by his brother, Dennis Hewitt of Albany. Fred had a large family of children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends who loved him.
Fred was an avid Oregon Ducks fan and a proud member of the Daisy Ducks. He will be missed by all those who knew and loved him and were able to share in a smile and laugh.