Miles "Buzzy" Matthews

Miles D. "Buzzy" Matthews, 64, died March 14, 2008 at his Klipsan Beach residence. The son of pioneer Peninsula residents Thedford and Eleanor (Talbot) Matthews, he was born in Ilwaco on September 22, 1943. Miles attended Ocean Park elementary and graduated from Ilwaco High School. Following high school Miles enlisted in the United States Navy where he served for a number of years. His military career over, he moved to St. Helens, Oregon where he was employed at the Trojan nuclear power plant until it was de-commissioned. Twenty years ago he returned to his roots on the Peninsula. Miles was a ham radio operator. Besides his seven children, he is survived by sisters Melanie Grill, Jeanne Jackson, Marian Kent and Nancy Matthews. No service will be held. Arrangements are by Pacific Crematory at Penttila's Chapel by The Sea, Long Beach.