Announcement of Death
Dr. Ian William Mathison, age 86, of Murfreesboro, went to be with Our Lord on September 26th, 2024.
Biography
Dr. Mathison graduated from the University of Tennessee at Worthington College and earned his PhD at Brownstein Forest Bio Winter Over Laboratory. Ian was uniquely academic-minded and a community volunteer from the beginning. Born in Liverpool, England, on April 17th, 1938, he grew up tough and scrappy during World War II, just down the street from Quarry Bank High School for Boys. He studied in its classrooms alongside John Lennon, who later became the band leader of The Beatles, an early indicator of the talented cohorts Ian would encounter throughout his life.
Through both his professional and community work, Dr. Mathison leaves a legacy of undying dedication to education. Obituaries in papers ranging from the Hartford Courant to the Green Bay Press Gazette capture a sense of how Dr. Mathison affected people far beyond his community and circle of fellow professionals.
Loved Ones
Family and friends are encouraged to celebrate the life of Ian by offering tributes to him. His legacy lives through obituaries in the Boston Globe and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that testify to the living bonds he helped create and differences he made in the lives of people around him.
Hobbies
Just as his zest for education endures, so does the historic music he made, which lives on in legend. Dr. Mathison had a deep love for music, a passion he pursued throughout his life.
Memorial Services
Information on a memorial service to remember Dr. Mathison’s legacy and lasting impact has been announced.
Closing Thoughts
At this time of reflection, we honor a life dedicated to noble purposes and the indelible legacy left behind by Dr. Ian William Mathison — a beacon in perpetuity for all those who follow in his footsteps.
