Terry Lynne MATHIAS

MATHIAS Terry Lynne (Johnson) Terry Lynne (Johnson), age 58 years, of Toledo, OH, passed away December 12, 2009. She was born May 13, 1951, in Shreveport, LA. After living and attending schools in both France and Sicily, she attended Woodward High School (Class of 1969). After which, she worked for the Ohio Bell Phone Company and later the Lucas County Board of Elections. She married her husband Thomas O. Mathias on April 9, 1983 and they had their two sons Robert J. Mathias, in 1985; and Philip T. Mathias, in 1987. She then became a stay-at-home mom and began an active lifestyle volunteering her time at Christ the King School doing Recess duty and aiding in classrooms. She also volunteered innumerable hours working on political campaigns and for the Lucas County Democratic Party. Terry also began working as a non-teaching substitute for the Washington Local School System. She is preceded in her death by her parents, Carolyn S. Burns and Robert A. Burns. Terry is survived by her husband, Thomas O. Mathias, and two sons: Robert J. Mathias and Philip T. Mathias. She is also survived by her 3 brothers and 1 sister. Terry was a loving and carrying mother, wife, and volunteer. She put her children first and did everything she could to make sure they were on the right path. Her spare time was spent volunteering in local politics and donating her time and materials elsewhere. One of Terry's favorite activities was enjoying picnics in parks and at Schnipke's Pond. After a courageous battle with brain cancer, she made her final donation by donating her own body to the University of Toledo Medical Center Anatomical Donation Program. According to her wishes, a memorial celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 9, 2010, from 1pm to 5pm at the Teamsters Union Hall at 435 S. Hawley, Toledo, OH 43609; near the Anthony Wayne Trail and South Ave.