Obituary of Richard Frank MATHEWS

August 16, 1918 – Calgary, Alberta May 10, 2017 – Calgary, Alberta Richard, the honoured Patriarch of the Mathews Family, passed away quietly at the magnificent age of 98. Dick was a native Calgarian and proud WWII Navy Veteran. An avid artist, he took his training at the Alberta College of Art. His career path eventually earned him Managers of Premier Laundry and Canadian Linen. Retiring at 60 Dick and Iris excitedly became Arizona Snow Birds where he finally enjoyed his art full time. Today Dick’s many drawings, paintings, and original ceramics are proudly displayed throughout the homes of family and friends. Growing up with 5 sisters, early on Dick acquired a keen sense of humour, wit and trickery witnessed and always appreciated by his large and loving family. He will be sorely missed by his devoted wife Iris of 35 years; five children, Jim and Edna Mathews, Jerry and Patti Mathews, Cheryl and Bruce Howden, Suzanne Mathews, and Kathy and Dan Dutton; three step-children, Rick and Colleen Zuchetto, Dean and Adele Zuchetto, and Gina Sallows; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Richard’s life will be held at HMCS TECUMSEH (1820 24 St SW, Calgary, AB) on Saturday June 3, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Richard Mathews, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Eastside, 5388 MEMORIAL DRIVE N.E., Calgary, AB Telephone: 403- 248-8585.