St. John's Cemetery Individual Record

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Charles G. Van Matre
(August 22, 1889 -- August 16, 1971)

Section: 71
Space: 1
Lot: 14
Parents: Chas G & Ida Gassman VanMatre
Spouse: Ellen T. Jorgenson
Place of Birth: Indiana
Occupation: Government

From Fisher Pou records, he was the son of Charles G. and Ida (Gassman) VanMatre.  Charles married Ellen T. Jorgerson.  They were the parents of five known children: Helen, Doris, Alvin, Thomas and Emmitt VanMatre.  Charles G. VanMatre died August 16, 1971.   From Fisher Pou obituary: “Charles G. VanMatre, 81, died Monday…life long resident…former Pensacola City Councilman and former employee of Pensacola Housefurnishing Company and Marston & Quina, Inc….survivors: widow Mrs. Ellen T. VanMatre of Warrington; two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Helen) Chavers, and Mrs. Charles (Doris) Solari; three sons, Alvin, Thomas G. and Emmet T. VanMatre; brother George VanMaters Sr. of Gulf Breeze; ten grandchildren…Fisher Pou in charge.”   He is buried next to his wife Ellen T. VanMatre