In Memoriam
The Rev. Richard H. “Dick” Mathison
September 27, 1934 – January 7, 2021
Pastor Dick Mathison died January 7, 2021, at the age of 86.
Richard “Dick” Mathison was born in Richey, Montana. He attended Concordia College (1957) and Luther Seminary (1961); he was ordained June 11, 1961.
Pastor Dick served American Lutheran Church, Harlem, MT (1961-1966); Zion Lutheran Church, Redmond, OR (1966-1973); Zion Lutheran Church, Spokane, WA (1973-1985); Red Hill Lutheran Church, Tustin, CA (1985-1989); and Trinity Lutheran Church, Fresno, CA (1989-1996).
He retired in 1996, moving to Indio, CA. His wife, Kathryn (Kay) Mathison, died in 2014; he later married his current wife, Judy.
Pastor Dick is survived by his wife, Judy, his sons Steven and Jon, and his grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Condolences, as well as donations (in lieu of flowers) in Pr. Dick's memory may be send to:
St. John’s Lutheran Church
42695 Washington Street
Palm Desert, CA 92211
May the God of hope bless and keep him in perpetual light and eternal peace.
A Message from Bishop Mark
We give thanks for the life and ministry of Pr. Dick Mathison. May God comfort his family, colleagues and former parishioners as they entrust him to God’s nearer presence.
