Emerson Bruce Mathews Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Emerson Bruce Mathews of Chesapeake, Virginia, who passed away on August 16, 2024 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Emerson Mathews and Thelma Mathews (Vernon). He is survived by: his wife Ann Mathews (Bodenman); his children, Ami (Mathews), Scott Boshardt, Michael, Cherie Mathews (Hughes), John and Lori Mathews; his grandchildren, Abigail (Mathews), Kyle Stronach, Alexandra (Mathews), Joshua Smith, Cami Mathews, Max Boshardt and Calder Boshardt; his great grandchild Emma Stronach; his sister Linda Rightor (Mathews); and his sisters-in-law, Carol Danielson (Bodenman) and Jean Ferguson (Bodenman). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Habitat for Humanity would be appreciated.