St. Petersburg, Florida
MATTHEWS, Alden E. age 93, died on Oct. 8, 2014. A resident of Palm Harbor, Alden lived much of his life in Asia. Born in Chicago, he went as an infant with his missionary parents, Harold and Grace Matthews, to North China where he grew up. He returned to the U.S. to complete his high school...
Read MoreDear Sallie, Cynthia, Jackie and Ellen - I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Alden and all of you hold a very special place in my heart. My childhood memories of all the times we shared will forever make me smile. I'm sure he and my Dad are catching up in Heaven:-) Love to all!
Janet Fairfield Figge
November 03, 2014
October 18, 2014
It was a privilege to have known Alden. Having first met in Japan and then again in Palm Harbor, I was always touched by his kind and sensitive heart. His knowledge of China and Japan was fascinating and he made such a positive impact on all he encountered. Rest in peace.
Linda Damsky
October 18, 2014 | Dunedin, FL
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Bear (Greg) Bryant
October 17, 2014 | Crystal Beach, FL
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Ailean Lyttle-Bryant
October 17, 2014 | Crystal Beach, FL
Alden was instrumental in founding the Asian Rural Institute in Japan, more than 40 years ago. He oversaw Tom Takami, ARI's founding Director when he was at Tsurukawa Rural Theological Seminary, the predecessor of ARI. On behalf of the world wide ARI and AFARI (American Friends of ARI) family, we give thanks for the tremendous life of Alden. His great legacy will live on through the lives of all those he touched.
JB Hoover
October 17, 2014 | American Friends Of ARI, WA
Sallie and Fsmily , So sorry to hear of your great loss. My prayers are with you.
Jan Rauer
October 15, 2014
Sallie, I have remembered you in my thoughts and prayers since your phone call. You and Alden had an amazing life together filled with so many wonderful memories. May the love of friends and family carry you through this time.
Sally Gronda
October 13, 2014 | St. Petersburg, FL
Alden was an extraordinary man who lived a truly extraordinary life. His "Three Lives" taught me much. He will be much missed. Peace.
Martha Lenderman
October 13, 2014 | Pinellas
Sallie and family members I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Brenda Black
October 13, 2014 | St. Petersburg, FL
