Orville "Big O" Matheson died Sept. 29, 2012 at the age of 60.

Mr. Matheson was a resident of Raymond for three years before moving to Fresno.

He was born June 11, 1952 in Fresno.

Mr. Matheson worked in construction in his early life and later was trained in Shiatsu therapy and Swedish massage which led to his horse chiropractic and therapy business.

He was preceded in death by mother Clarice Berkeley.

Mr. Matheson is survived by sisters Sarah Ruiz, Susie Sampson and Dorothy Milton; daughters Amanda and Christine Matheson; granddaughter Juila Reid and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13, at First Baptist Church, 15941 Snelling Road, Highway 59, Snelling.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made on behalf of Mr. Matheson to the Eastern Madera County SPCA, P.O. Box 1314, Oakhurst, CA 93644.