Arthur Matula

Arthur Matula obituary, San Diego, CA

Arthur Matula

Arthur Matula Obituary

Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Apr. 28, 2015.
Matula, Arthur SAN DIEGO -- Arthur Matula passed away on Feb. 1, 2015. A veteran of WWII, Arthur Matula served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1943 to 1946, taking part in the Okinawa operation and later serving in China and Japan. He was recalled to the Marines in 1950 to 1951. Mr. Matula was educated at Texas A & M, Stanford University and Occidental College. He retired from Mesa College where he taught English, the Humanities, and Journalism. Serving as the former President of the San Diego Watercolor Society, he developed his hobby of photography with interest in wildflowers and Western scenes and landscapes. Arthur is survived by his wife, Audrey; and sisters, Charlotte Matula and Marianne Evans of Houston, Texas. Services for Arthur will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 4th at Miramar National Cemetery. A gathering of friends will follow his honors service. Contributions in his honor and memory are received by Alzheimer's Association, c/o Gloria Baker, 6632 Convoy Court, San Diego, CA 92111.

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Bill Irwin

April 28, 2021

Art: I think of you often, and I will never forget you. ... Please keep an eye out for Bosston who joined you last August. ... Your Friend, Bill

April 30, 2015

I feel blessed to have been Art's friend for the last three years of his life. I know, had we been contemporaries, Art and I would have been close buddies. ... I miss him, and our many long visits. He became a hero to me when I learned about his remarkable career in the U.S. Marines -- throughout WW II. And, because of my strong interest in the subjects, Art fascinated me when he talked with me about his career achievements in journalism/English. ... And I loved the way he loved his wife, Audrey. ... Art Matula was a gentle soul. RIP, my friend. (Bill Irwin - San Diego - [email protected] - La Mesa Pet Therapy)

April 30, 2015

Arthur was President of the San Diego Watercolor Society from 1973 - 74. The members who were active then remember him fondly. I'm sure his art enriched his life as his leadership and talent enriched the lives of others. Beverly Berwick, President, SDWS

Mary Wood

April 29, 2015

I am a present member of SDWS, and I did not know Mr. Matula personally. But I would like to express my sympathy to his family. SDWS is now a thriving organization and I know it is due in large part to the previous officers like Mr. Matula who gave us such a good foundation. Sincerely Mary Juanita Wood

Barbara Sorensen

April 28, 2015

I am remembering the many happy times shared during the past forty-eight years with gratitude and love.

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