Roy Lee Mathison

Roy Lee Mathison was born on March 9, 1917 in Emmetsburg, Iowa to parents Peter and Lillian Mathison. He grew up and attended school in Algona, Iowa. On October 22, 1939 Roy married his wife Phyllis Emily Mathison. Together they had three sons and a daughter.He worked as a graphic and commercial artist since 1934, focusing on the Christian ministries. He was an active member of the Whittier Area Community Church, the Child Evangelism Fellowship International, the Good News Missions Organization of Houck, Arizona, and the Narramore Christian Foundation.Roy Mathison passed away at the age of 94 years on June 22, 2011 in his home in Whittier, California. He is survived by his wife of 71 years Phyllis, sons Mark Mathison, David Mathison, and Dan Mathison, as well as daughter Carol Mathison Farmer. He is also survived by his 10 grandchildren: Kim, Jenny, Maggie, Lily, Tamara, Michael, Stacie, Will, Jill, and Ben.