George “Matt” W. Mathews II, of Whiteland, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018. He was born July 9, 1921 in London, England, to the late George and Elisabeth Mathews. He served during WWII in the British Royal Air Force.
Mr. Mathews was proceeded in death by his first wife, Violet Rose Mathews, in 1972. Surviving is a daughter, Janet Allen (Joe); son, John Mathews (Helen). He has five grandsons and four great grandchildren in England. Mr. Mathews is survived by his wife, Eileen Mathews, whom he married in 1979. In the USA he is survived by stepson, Harold Schwartz (Marcia); stepdaughters, Marie Kirkeiner (Paul), and Melissa Klaassen (Rich); six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. 
George was known for his strong faith, love of family, terrific humor, and intellect. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 7 at Bartlett Chapel United Methodist Church, 4396 E. Main Street, Avon, IN 46123. Friends can sign his online guest book at www.indianafuneralcare.com, or visit www.gemathews.tumblr.com or Facebook.
Mary Schwartz says
The lives of Harold, Marie, and Melissa were richer because of the influence of their stepfather, Matt. He brought to their lives the broader perspective of an older generation who had survived World WWII, the richness of his British heritage, what it is to be a gentleman, and how to love another man’s children in a loving, respectful and compassionate way that made their lives better because he was there. It is difficult to be a stepparent but Matt slipped that ugly name on and made it beautiful. Mary
Margie Good says
Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Anjani Schrad says
I was honored to have met him. What a charming, interesting man – such a gift to his family. My thoughts, prayers, and happy memories are with all of you.
Vickie Sinclair (Roy McGaha family at Methodist Home in Franklin) says
I am Vickie Sinclair. I was 56 years old then. I met Matt at the Methodist Home. My father, Roy McGaha, was a patient there as well. We begun to know Matt and Eileen as well. Matt and I soon became fast friends,. Even though we were born worlds apart and our ages differed, we found we shared many similarities. Every evening when I came to visit with my Father, I would chat with Matt as well. We talked about music, movies, history, WW11, etc. I was truly taken back by him. Such a kind and polite person he was. When we found out Matt was needing to leave the Methodist Home, I actually wept. We had a long talk that day and I knew my world was a better place for having met him. When I saw in the paper that Matt had passed, I had to send my condolence to Eileen and family. Ironically, he died on my BIrthday(April Fools) and Easter. Sorry we could not make it to Avon on Saturday to celebrate his life. Prayers are with Eileen and all who came to know him. My father passed away July 8, 2017, three days after my parents 65th Anniversary. I’m sure Dad welcomed Matt into heaven on April 1,2018. God Bless you all!!!