Robin Hensen Matthews

Robin Hensen Matthews Virgin, UT - Robin Hensen Matthews, 68, passed away on October 22, 2013, with loved ones by his side. He was born October 14, 1945, in Virgin, UT, to William Daniel Matthews and Lois Mary Earl Matthews. He married Sue Ann Donohue in Toquerville, UT, on Nov. 11, 1990. They have been married for 23 years. Robin was a very loving and active kid. Going through his school years he was an outstanding athlete competing in Football, Wrestling, Track and Tennis. Robin was a smart and caring Son, Brother, Father, Grandfather, Husband, and friend. At age 18 he began working for the State of Utah as a surveyor. At 19, Robin was drafted into the United States Army and soon after was deployed to Vietnam for two years. After returning, he continued employment for the UDOT for 30 years. Six months after retiring from the UDOT he began working for Hurricane Equipment 1995. Twelve years later in 2007 he retired again. Then he went on to work with Bud Lee & Sons for 6 years where he finally buried his working gloves on Friday Sept. 13th, 2013. Robin loved to spend summer days fishing, gardening and working in the yard. He always shared the produce he grew with friends and family. He was always a man of his word and trying to instill this quality into his children and grandchildren. All through his life he was fully committed to his work and family. He is survived by: his wife, Sue Matthews; 6 children, Jody (Shala) Matthews of Washington, Colby (Marja) of LaVerkin, Staci (Dan) Kroff of Virgin, Danny (Kristi) of Delta, James (Kasidee) of Hurricane, Samantha of Virgin; 13 grandchildren; a sister Cleo Isom (Tom) of Hurricane, UT; and brothers Tony Matthews of Washington, UT, and Paul Matthews of Idaho. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 26, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., at the Virgin LDS Chapel, in Virgin, Utah. A viewing will take place prior to the service from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.. Interment will take place at the Virgin City Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to share condolences online at www.SereniCareofStGeorge.com. Arrangements are under the direction of SereniCare Funeral Home of St. George, (435) 986-2085.

Robin Hensen Matthews

October 14, 1945 - October 22, 2013