More detail on this person: Jack Aaron Matson, 63 12/09/1947 ~ 10/16/2011 OCEANSIDE -- Jack Aaron Matson, accomplished real estate broker, astute investor, decorated war veteran, and dedicated father, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday, October 16, 2011 in his Oceanside home. Jack grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania, the oldest of three children to Norbert J. Matson and Mari Ann (Toni) Fortuna. As a veteran of the Vietnam War, Jack served as an Army officer and helicopter pilot, where he earned several medals including two purple hearts. In 1972, Jack married Nancy Delavern, and followed his ambition to San Diego, where he became the proud father of two boys and started his real estate career. Jack's passion was helping San Diegans purchase their first home. He took pride in building lasting relationships with his many satisfied clients. As a trusted mentor, Jack was a kind soul who touched many lives; a skilled listener who would patiently ask the right questions as he helped you reach your own solution. Jack later married Jackie Borner Matson, his long-time partner in life and real estate. Together they enjoyed sailing, tennis, traveling, camping, bonfires on the beach, and spending time with family. Jack was truly an honest man with a passion for learning and self- improvement. He led by example, with a can-do attitude and honorable strength of character that inspired others to see the potential for achieving any goal they set their mind to. He is survived by his love, Jackie Matson; along with her three children, Kirk, Kim, and Kristy; and grandchildren; his two sons, Jeff and Justin; their mother, Nancy Matson; his mother and father, Toni Klins and Norbert Matson; his siblings, Scott and Debra; along with his many loving extended family and friends. Jack will be laid to rest in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on Friday, October 28th at 2 p.m., followed by a celebration to honor his life at Carlsbad Seapointe Resort at 6 p.m. Donations of blood or money may be made to the San Diego Blood Bank, where Jack was a century club donor. Published in North County Times on October 26, 2011
Burial information: Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, CA
This information was last updated 07/08/2019
Please send additions or corrections to: HQ@vhpa.org VHPA Headquarters
Return to the Helicopter Pilot DAT name list
Return to VHPA web site
Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024
Copyright © 1998 - 2024 Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association