Smokejumper Obituary: Matson, Wesley Alfred (Missoula 1945)

Authors

National Smokejumper Association

Files

Obituary

Wes, 93, died October 14, 2018 in San Marcos, California. He was born July 6, 1926, in Los Angeles and was a Quaker. Wes was drafted into Civilian Public Service in 1945 and jumped at Missoula. He had six training and three fire jumps. After his discharge, he married Rinice Phillips in 1948 and they had four children. Wes earned his bachelor's degree from Chapman College and his Master's from the University of Pacific. He was a therapist, Episcopal Clergyman and college lecturer.

Identifier

Matson_Wesley-Alfred_Missoula_1945

Publication Date

November 2020

Keywords

Smokejumping; Smokejumpers -- United States; National Smokejumper Association; Wildfire fighters; Obituaries

Disciplines

Forest Management

Recommended Citation

National Smokejumper Association, "Smokejumper Obituary: Matson, Wesley Alfred (Missoula 1945)" (2020). Smokejumper Obituaries. 334.
https://dc.ewu.edu/smokejumper_bios/334