Obituary is from Vancouver Sun (Edited) MATHISON, John Gordon Born: Liverpool, England on November 09, 1915, Lived: Toronto 1953-1989, BC until May 17th, 2007. With much sorrow we announce the passing of John Mathison, leaving his son, Gordon, daughter-in-law Donna, and granddaughters Chantelle and Erin, providers of his last earthly home. All were by his side as he passed peacefully into the Lord's embrace. He also will be sadly missed yet forever remembered by his oldest son, William. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Anne "Nan" (1995), daughter Rosemary (1997) and grandson Jonathan (2003) and lovingly remembered by his other grandchildren, Paul, Alison, Jenny, six great-grandchildren and nephews and nieces overseas. For nearly nine decades he had trusted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Saviour and relied on the assurance of a glorious future with Him.