Delbert D Matheson

Funeral services for Delbert Matheson, age 70 of Gillette, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at the Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Andrew Carsrud officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday at Gillette Memorial Chapel.Mr. Matheson passed away in Aurora, Colorado on Thursday, November 8 at the Cherry Creek Nursing Center as a result of heart complications.Delbert Darwin Matheson was born on May 16, 1942 in Sheridan, Wyoming, the son of Leonard and Clara (Canoy) Matheson. He was raised and educated in Gillette, attending Campbell County High School. Upon his schooling he went to work in the construction field, worked in the oilfields and at local gas stations. On September 13, 1967, Delbert married Donna Sutherland in Rapid City. The couple made their home in Gillette where they raised their two daughters, Stacey and Dulcy. In 1970 Delbert began working in the water department at the City. In the mid-seventies Delbert and Donna took over the mail route between Gillette and Newcastle until 1980 when he returned to the City and worked there until his retirement in 2004. In May of 2010, Delbert moved to Aurora, because of medical issues he had developed. Delbert enjoyed retirement, particularly his Monday walks and coffee time with friends. He also enjoyed: camping, motorcycling, flat track races, auto mechanics, as well as watching and participating in drag racing. He is survived by his wife Donna of Gillette; daughters: Stacey Wilder of Parker, CO and Dulcy Black of Denver, CO; 4 grandchildren: Taylor Glover, Trevor Wilder, Tanner Wilder and Kristan Black; brother, Robert (Martha) Matheson of Loveland, CO and sister, Billie Jean (Dave) Arguello of Amaila, NM as well as several nieces and nephews.Condolences can be sent in Delbert's name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 W. 5th St. Gillette, WY 82716 or via the internet at www.gillettememorialchapel.com.Funeral Home:Gillette Memorial Chapel210 West Fifth Street Gillette, WYUS 82716