Darrell Hymas Matthews B.1923

Darrell Hymas Matthews was born 11:50 a.m. on October 8th  1923.  He was the son of Jesse Richard Matthews and Eva Hymas Matthews.

His Grandfather Joseph M. Hymas was so pleased with his first grandchild that he rode two miles on his pony “Bill” to in a pouring rain to see his 9 ¾ lb grandson. His Grandpa Matthew was very proud of the occasion also as this was his first grandson, to bear the Matthews name.  He also soon appeared on the scene with a sack of candy.  However the mother was permitted to have the candy.

          He was born at the Jesse Matthews house at Liberty Idaho. He was a sweet little baby with round plump features.  Here on the farm he rec’d his childhood training and was very fond of his father's profession raising sheep.

Darrell Matthews and his dog.

I have this photo labeled Darrell Matthews and Ide.  I am not sure who she is? 

This is a photo of Darrell and his Sister Stella when they were just young. He was such a handsome boy with his cute sisters.

Darrell Matthews on the back row on the Right side.  He is with his brothers and sisters and some cousins.

Darrell, Stella, Lois, Morris, Nola, and Wayne on Stella's lap.  I believe I got it right.

Darrell Matthews High School years.

 

Florence Eleanora Campbell Matthews 1926-2011

With the Anniversary of Grandma Matthews passing, I would like to put some other photos on that I have been finding.

Florence Matthews and Dee Ann Matthews O'Brien 1985

Grandpa Matthews was always sending Grandma Flowers so wonderful.

Grandpa Matthews wrote on this Photo Beauty and the Beast ?Which? They were always teasing each other.

Florence Eleanora Wesbecker Campbell, Jeanne Matthews Hunt, Tonia Hunt, Florence Eleanora Campbell Matthews at the Matthews home in 1971

Florence Matthews holding Tonia Hunt 1971

Up till the very end I was trying to get her smile and she did smile for me this day.  I can not believe that it has almost been a year that she has been gone.  I do miss her very much.

Love Ya, Grandma

Random Photos that I wanted to share of Darrell and Florence Campbell Matthews

Darrell and Florence Campbell Matthews, Jeanne and DeeAnn Matthews. I think that Grandma Matthews really looks like Sally Hunt Fox in this one.

Darrell and Florence Campbell Matthews

I don't know if you can make this one bigger but the arrow points to Darrell and Florence Campbells Matthews.

Florence E. Campbell and Wiley M. Campbell

Florence Wesbecker Campbell and Florence Campbell leaving to go on a train trip.

Florence E. Campbell on the left with a friend

Florence E. Campbell leaving on a trip with Florence E. Wesbecker Campbell and father George R. Campbell

I found their family railroad passes when I was going through stuff that they would use when the road the train.  It was also in a train book that had information on the rules and places to stay.  It was really fun to find treasures like this.  George Robert Campbell work for the Railroad as a Brake Man. 

Florence Eleanora Campbell Matthews Part 4

This is one of those Photos that are not in the right place but I wanted to add it anyway.

Here is a Photo that Jeanne Matthews Hunt said was when they went back with Grandma Florence Campbell Matthews to visit family.  I am not sure of all of the people but Jeanne said that Jeanne Matthews and Dee Ann Matthews are the little girls in the front and Grandma Florence Matthews is the one standing with the glasses right in the middle of them.

Florence Matthews Passport Photo when they went to Bolivia.

I thought this one was really cute with Grandma resting with a kitty. I am not sure it I have some of the photos in order but I am trying my best.

Florence W. Campbell, Florence C. Matthews, Jeanne Matthews, Drew Matthews in front, Dee Ann Matthews, and Darrell Matthews this was like the only time they were all together for a photo that I could find.

Florence C. Matthews and Dee Ann Matthews by the fire place.  I really like this one because I have the butterfly lamp that is on the T.V. in our house now and it still works.  It is so fun to see photos of things that we still have today.

Florence Matthews in an India Sari from a USU Student. In the back ground again you can see the old record player and the picture on the wall of the ballerina that is still in Grandmas living room at the house.  Also the little chair in the front of the photo on the left hand side we use to play with that as kids and Mom still has it.

Darrell Matthews, Florence C. Matthews, and Drew Matthews on the rock out back of their house in Cedar City at 305 S. 1100 W. This one is really fun how you can see the church but the house and tree is not behind them yet.

This is really fun to see how the area around Grandpa and Grandma’s house looked and how much grass, trees and road really make a difference when it is all done.

This is a side view of Darrell and Florence Matthews home at 305 S. 1100 W. in Cedar City, Utah.  This is before the shed, the grass, the road and many trees were even put in.   You have got to love the old bug car in the front and the other old cars. The rock on the side of the house looks really big without the trees that are around it now. Even the house next door is not there. Jeanne Matthews said that the house was built around 1969-1970. So it is just one year older than me. I don’t know if that is good or bad.

Dee Ann Matthews, Jeanne Hunt Matthews, Dale W. Hunt, Allen Hunt, Augusta Hunt, Ray Hunt, Florence C. Matthews, Darrell H. Matthews, and Drew Matthews. 

July 17,1970