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John Mathews Obituary

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John P. Mathews, age 68, passed away January 3, 2016. Loving husband of 43 years to Linda Mathews (nee Saum). Son of the late S. Paul and Thelma Mathews (nee Cornn). Brother of Stanley Mathews and the late Kenneth Mathews. Brother-in-law of Bill Saum (Laurie), Elaine Saum, Judy Brown (Larry) and Heather Mathews. Uncle of Lisa Petrina (Chris), Mark Mathews (Deanna), Krista Baker, Danielle Anderson, Christy Leguillon (Mark), Jeremy Saum (Laura) and Johanna Almstead (Michael). Great uncle of Jillian and Ally Petrina, Clay and Camryn Mathews, Tony, Emily and Tristan Neal, Kelsy and Kylee Anderson, Abigail Leguillon, Luke Saum and Tilia Almstead. Very dear friend of Ron Dreffer. Former teacher at Wyoming City Schools. John enjoyed photography; guiding students and helping people develop a love of all things in nature. He and Linda pursued their love of travel by visiting all 50 states and many foreign countries. As a member of Sycamore Presbyterian Church and a long-time friend to YMCA Camp Kern, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to YMCA Camp Kern Strong Kids Scholarship Fund or to Sycamore Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund, in John's memory. Friends will be received Saturday, January 9 from 10 AM-12 PM at Sycamore Presbyterian Church, 11800 Mason Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45249, where a Memorial Service will be held at 12 PM. Inurnment Sycamore Presbyterian Church Columbarium. www.tuftsschildmeyer.com

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Published by Kentucky Enquirer from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for John Mathews

22 Entries

Michael Stewart

December 31, 2022

John is remembered with great respect and fondness. He was a talented writer and leader of young people.

Doug Clark

April 30, 2018

I am deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Mathews passing. I have been trying to find him for a few years now to thank him for his teaching, friendship and life experiences. I had the pleasure to go scuba diving with him in the Bahamas over a spring break while at Wyoming High School, and always have had great memories of that trip and talk about it often. I still dive today thanks to him giving me that opportunity. I look forward to seeing him when I get called home and we can scuba again. Rest in Peace Mr Mathews.

rebecca wilson damron

January 9, 2016

Mr Mathews was an awesome teacher. i remember him well. happy teaching to you in heaven sir! rip.

January 9, 2016

John was a wonderful teacher and a valued colleague of mine during our years at Wyoming. His caring nature and professionalism will be his legacy to students and fellow teachers. He will be missed. Nancy La Grotta, Santa Rosa Beach, Fl

Nancy La Grotta

January 9, 2016

John was a wonderful teacher and a valued colleague of mine during our years at Wyoming. His caring nature and professionalism set a standard for his students and fellow teachers. He leaves a legacy of excellence and will be missed.

January 9, 2016

John was my cousin and I will miss his smile, his sense of humor, and his kindness. He loved his family and was truly a Christian man. May God bless Linda in the days to come.

Lynne Perkins-Spencer

January 9, 2016

Mr. Mathews was an amazing teacher, and a very kind person. His teaching still impacts my life today, 30 some odd years later. My thoughts are with his family today as they say goodbye.

Tanya Wilson

January 9, 2016

Mr Mathews was a wonderful educator and human being. I will always be grateful for his humor and kindness. Prayers for the Mathews Family.

Jessica Kaaz (Neumann)

January 9, 2016

My deepest condolences to his family. Mr. Mathews was a kind man and one of my favorite teachers. In fact, it is partly because of him that I became a high school biology teacher myself. He made quite an impact on my life and he will be greatly missed.

Elizabeth King-Hager

January 9, 2016

So sorry to hear of Mr. Mathews passing. What an inspiring teacher!

John Pease

January 8, 2016

He was an awesome teacher!

fran fierro-wolff

January 8, 2016

Wonderful teacher....sorry to hear of his passing.

Kathy Elsener

January 8, 2016

John was one of a kind. Since the day I joined the family 37 yrs ago he and Linda always made me feel welcome. I always wished I had had a teacher like John because I too loved the sciences but never had the guidance that John shared with his students. He will be greatly missed.. <3

Jason Manzo

January 8, 2016

I knew John as "Mr. Mathews" while as a high school student at Wyoming. Mr. Mathews is one of the primary influences with respect to my career. I went 'whale watching' (we never saw a whale) camping with Mr. Mathews as a biology spring break field trip; I will remember it fondly. I am not a geologist working at an Environmental consulting field. While I was always interested in the life sciences, Mr. Mathews reinforced this. I am sorry to hear of his passing. I will never forget his display of the bumble bee mating ritual in our advanced biology class. He was one of the best teachers I ever had.

Richard Palmer-Smith

January 8, 2016

Mr. Mathews was my biology teacher and a large reason that I pursued science once I went to college. His love of nature was infectious and he was one of the best teachers I ever had. Such a kind and thoughtful man.

Ken Baker

January 8, 2016

I had the privilege of working with John for several years at Wyoming High School. He was a man of high integrity, who loved his profession and his students. I always looked forward to his smile each morning. The world has lost a wonderful man.

Pete Gunnoe

January 7, 2016

John and I were cousins and close friends. I will miss our conversations.

January 7, 2016

Very sorry to hear this today! I only knew John for a few short weeks as a Hospice volunteer but felt endeared to him and Linda! God's peace on you, Linda and all of your many friends and family. Deano

Fond memories of Paul's last outing with John

Paul and Cathy Knoop

January 6, 2016

We always felt that John was a wonderful field naturalist and teacher. He was also a devoted friend who shared many of our interests. Paul has fond memories of doing environmental consulting work with John and the many discussions they had about their projects. We both looked forward to seeing John at 101 planning meetings and conferences. When looking at his framed photo of a hemlock branch, we remember this special man. He will be missed.

Marty Caskey

January 6, 2016

I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. I served with him on the Camp Kern board and John really cared for the kids. He will be missed.

Mike & Connie Stewart

January 5, 2016

Linda, John has been a friend of Connie & me since I first attended the 101 Conference. Another of the "Big Trees" have fallen, but we will have John's music & photography to sustain us along with the memories of his gentle spirit & wonderful friendship.

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