John Cornelious Matheson April 27, 1939 ~ June 17, 2019 John Cornelious Matheson passed away Monday, June 17, 2019, in Ogden, UT. He was born April 27, 1939, to Elmer R. Matheson and Afton Mortensen in Gunnison, CO. He graduated from Cedar City High School. John married Myrna Ann Jolley in Cedar City, UT on January 12, 1959; they later solemnized their marriage in the Salt Lake Temple on March 11, 1986. There wasnt anything he couldnt do. He was very handy with his hands and with home and car repairs. His real love was diesel mechanics. He drove a bus for Ogden Bus Lines and Lake Shore Charters. When UTA took over he went into the Ogden Shop as a mechanic and later as a shop foreman. After retirement he taught at Job Corps. He took a business course at Stevens Henegar. He was Ward Clerk in Roy for six years and loved the gospel. Many thanks to the Rocky Mountain Hospice Team for their love and care and also the staff at Treeo in South Ogden. John is survived by his wife, Myrna; three sons, Rickey (Louise) Matheson, Franklin (Diantha) Matheson, and Darrin (Kimberley) Matheson; one daughter, Lisa (Russell) Morrison; ten grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a son, Devon Rex Matheson; two granddaughters, Ashley Matheson and Christine Matheson; and one grandson, Alexander Darrin Matheson. Funeral Services will be held at Leavitts Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden, UT, on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 11:00 am. A viewing will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2019 from 6:00 8:00 pm and again on Monday, June 24, 2019 prior to services from 10:00 10:45 am. Interment at Leavitts Aultorest Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com Viewing Sunday, June 23, 2019 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Aultorest Memorial Park 836 36th St Utah, Ogden- 84403 Viewing Monday, June 24, 2019 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Leavitt's Mortuary 1401 East South Weber Drive Utah, South Weber- 84405 Funeral Service Monday, June 24, 2019 11:00 AM Leavitt's Mortuary 1401 East South Weber Drive Utah, South Weber- 84405