John William Mathis Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John William Mathis (West Des Moines, Iowa), who passed away on May 1, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John William Mathis to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ruth Mathis (Williamson) and Taylor Mathis; his siblings, Joan and Robert; his parents-in-law, John Michael and Wahneta Mae Brennan; and his siblings-in-law, Therese Mahoney, Jack Mahoney (Therese), Joseph Sullivan (Ruth) and Delmar Jensen (Alice).
He is survived by: his wife Mary; his son Brian David Mathis; his grandchildren, Taylor Ann, Jacob David and Jackson Lee; his son Brad Taylor Mathis (Kim); his stepson Addison John Brennan Drake; and his siblings-in-law, John Brennan (Carol), Myrna Heddinger (Dutch), Ruth Sullivan, Alice Jensen and Wahneta Haywood (Bill). He is also survived by 33 nieces and nephews, and several cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in West Des Moines or a charity of your choice.
