Richard Mather
January 9, 1945 — March 6, 2021
Richard Mather
Richard “Doc” Allen Mather was born January 9, 1945, in Canyon City, Colorado, the son of Charles and Mary (Thomas) Mather. He passed away March 6, 2021, in Colby, KS at the age of 76.
Doc grew up on a farm South of Goodland, KS and attended school there until the 11th grade. Doc enjoyed participating in rodeos at a young age and eventually had to give up that life when his body could no longer take it. He lived on and off with his cousin, Lee and Illa Parker, who were very special to him. Doc worked on the T-Bar Ranch South of Goodland. He loved the ranch and that way of life.
Doc married the late Rochelle Ann “Carman” Mather on March 30, 1991, at the Colby United Methodist Church. They moved their family to a ranch 15 miles Southeast of Goodland. Doc continued to do the work he loved at T-Bar Ranch until an injury prevented him. They then bought a house in Clayton, KS and Doc kept himself busy by working for Brooks Manufacturing, in Clayton. After Rochelle’s passing, Doc moved to Fairview Estates, in Colby, KS. There he made several friends, including Janette Rust, who he became very close with over the last several years.
Doc was a very loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as attending N.A. and A.A. campouts. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, in Clayton, Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, for the last 30 years.
Survivors include children, Traci (Matt) Wheeler, of Dayton, OH and Matthew Heinrich, of Oberlin, KS; grandchildren, Emilee, Hunter, Cameron, Mackenzie and Haley; numerous cousins and a host of friends.
In addition to his parents, Doc was preceded in death by his wife Rochelle; brother, Charles “Pete”; sister Mary June and grandparents, George and Willamenia Mather and Edgar and Mary Thomas.
Cremation was chosen and the family is planning a Celebration of Life for Memorial Day, May 31, 2021. Memorials may be addressed in Doc’s name and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com
Doc grew up on a farm South of Goodland, KS and attended school there until the 11th grade. Doc enjoyed participating in rodeos at a young age and eventually had to give up that life when his body could no longer take it. He lived on and off with his cousin, Lee and Illa Parker, who were very special to him. Doc worked on the T-Bar Ranch South of Goodland. He loved the ranch and that way of life.
Doc married the late Rochelle Ann “Carman” Mather on March 30, 1991, at the Colby United Methodist Church. They moved their family to a ranch 15 miles Southeast of Goodland. Doc continued to do the work he loved at T-Bar Ranch until an injury prevented him. They then bought a house in Clayton, KS and Doc kept himself busy by working for Brooks Manufacturing, in Clayton. After Rochelle’s passing, Doc moved to Fairview Estates, in Colby, KS. There he made several friends, including Janette Rust, who he became very close with over the last several years.
Doc was a very loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as attending N.A. and A.A. campouts. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, in Clayton, Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, for the last 30 years.
Survivors include children, Traci (Matt) Wheeler, of Dayton, OH and Matthew Heinrich, of Oberlin, KS; grandchildren, Emilee, Hunter, Cameron, Mackenzie and Haley; numerous cousins and a host of friends.
In addition to his parents, Doc was preceded in death by his wife Rochelle; brother, Charles “Pete”; sister Mary June and grandparents, George and Willamenia Mather and Edgar and Mary Thomas.
Cremation was chosen and the family is planning a Celebration of Life for Memorial Day, May 31, 2021. Memorials may be addressed in Doc’s name and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com
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