GERALD WALLACE MATHIS

Gerald Wallace Mathis, known as Gary to his family and friends, passed away peacefully in his home on July 31, 2021, at the age of 89. He is survived by his two daughters, Stacy Amezcua (Oscar) and Nicole Trammell (Derek), and his four grandchildren: Evan Mathis Amezcua, Danielle Nicole Amezcua, Grace Katharine Trammell and Duke Wallace Trammell. Born on October 4, 1931, in St. George, UT to Carl Miles

Mathis and Florence Sorenson, Gary grew up with an avid love for both sports and literature. Lettering in football, basketball and baseball while at Dixie High, he later went on to play baseball for a year at college. As he settled in his career, Gary was an avid runner, handball and tennis player. Graduating from Dixie High School in 1949, he later achieved a Bachelor of Sciences in Business Administration and Social Sciences at Utah State University in 1957. After serving in the Korean War, Gary left St. George in 1960 to start his business, Mathis & Co., and raise a family in Las Vegas, NV marrying Shannon Whitlock on April 30th, of that same year. He resided there for forty years, returning to St George and Pine Valley upon his retirement. Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Ginger Mathis. She was his loving partner, walking companion and golf counterpart for 25 years until her passing in October of 2016. Both accountants, neither of them were overly concerned with material possessions, rather they preferred each other’s company, that of their good friends and giving back to the community. Over the last few years of his life, Gary found a friend in his canine companion, Sammi. She died two days after he passed away, catching up to Gary to be by his side where she belonged. Loved by all who had the good fortune to know him, Gary was one of a kind. His family will miss him every single day and continue to follow his life example. A celebration of his life will be a private family service to be set at a later date. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street St. George, Utah. Family and friends are invited to sign Gary’s online guest book at www.spilsburymortuary. com