Charles E. Matheson

Dear Marion,
We just didn't see enough of each other when we lived in Greeley. We hope to contact you soon. Chuck will be sorely missed. Love, Ted and Pat

Chuck and Marion became friends through our mutual interest in showing dogs and as members of Flatirons Kennel Club. Over the years they attended many New Year's Day Champagne Brunch parties as my house and Chuck regaled us with stories of skits performed a various law-related functions. I still have photos of him sitting at the fireplace, playing his guitar.

Chuck's first dog was an ADD, hyper active, fence jumping, smart, loyal female German Shepherd named Pfeffer. She absolutely...

Judge Matheson was a wonderful judge, who made sure that everyone who appeared before him was treated fairly. He was a wonderful teacher, who sponsored seminars for bankruptcy lawyers for years. His death is a loss to the bankruptcy bar, to his former law partners, and to everyone who came before him. I will miss him.

My thoughts got to Chuck's family. He was a fine man who made a young man feel special when I was fortunate enough to spend time with him and his family.

Chuck lived across the hall from my room in the Pi Kap house, which was a bonus since he had the best stereo in the house -- and played good music. I was thankful everytime I heard the hollering from other "residents" that lived down the hall or on the third floor.

Chuck, as our song leader, instilled the obligation that everyone sings in this fraternity, and I have to admit we sounded good. Ask any gal that received a PiKap pinning ceremony (my wife Helen will attest to...

Chuck was a very good friend of mine. We were fraterny brothers and roommates in the Pi Kappa Alpha house at CU Boulder. And our friendship continued all the years since then

Chuck had a great sense of humor, was very talented, was a great leader, and was always friendly and willing to help and entertain his friends, despite his busy life and career.

My wife, Judy, and I over the years have enjoyed many wonderful times together at Chuck and Marion's homes in Boulder and...