Riverside, California
ROBERT W. MATHENY of Arroyo Grande, California, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2012 at age 82. Robert was born in San Francisco, CA on 2/16/1930. In 1949 he enlisted in the National Guard and taught Judo for the military. He later taught Judo at the YMCA in Riverside. He spent 30 years with the...
Read MoreDear Matheny family. Please accept my condolences for your loss. Bob was my first judo teacher at UCR in 1957. It was a life changing event for me. Words can't express what a wonderful teacher he was. Always calm and relaxed with a wry sense of humor. A great athlete and man. Al Holtman sensei described him as the supreme stylist of the nage no kata. He was the ideal to which we all aspire. Fred Colley, sandan
Fred Colley
December 30, 2012 | Portland, OR
Those of us who worked with him and for him were blessed by his presence. Today heaven is a little better because Bob is there. Our condolences to Marilyn and Phillip, and to all his family.
Terry and Larry Nielsen
May 07, 2012 | Riverside, CA
We were so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was such a nice man, may he rest in peace. Bob & Marie Jenest, Reno NV
May 07, 2012
Bob was always a gentleman, a mentor and a teacher. He always was fair and friendly with both those of us he worked with and with the people in the community.
We know he is now resting waiting for a better day.
Dwight Christensen
May 06, 2012 | Hemet, CA
