Stewart Mathieson

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father Stewart Mathieson on Friday April 4, 2025 at the age of 91. Stewart was born at the Red Cross outpost hospital in Paddockwood Saskatchewan October 31, 1933.

Stewart’s Memorial Service will be held at Hill Avenue SDA church, 3718 Hill Avenue, on April 11/25 in Regina at 2 p.m. Stewart was a member of the church since 1981 and served as a deacon, greeter and fellowship dinner coordinator for many years.

Stewart was the third son and predeceased by his parents George and Evangline (Ebner) and his two brothers George of Saskatoon and Floyd of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. Stewart is also predeceased by his step-mother Anne (Sentes) and brother Hugh (Debbie) of Regina and is survived by his youngest brother Perry (Patti) of Mission B.C. He is also predeceased by his grandson Ryan Mathieson of Regina.

Stewart is lovingly survived by his wife Joan (Kocoy), sister-in laws Jean Mathieson of Edmonton and Ilo Mathieson of Saskatoon, and his children Della Thompson (Mark) Big River SK, Tracy Renauld (David) Big River SK, Lynn Gall (Robert) Big River SK, Jeff Mathieson (Jen) Briercrest SK, Michael Mathieson (Nicole) Regina, and Shannon Macdonald (Matthew) Stratford Ont.

Stewart was a proud grandfather to Jesee, Calida, Emily, Nick, Michael, Kyle (Amelia), Kimberly (Steve), Adam, Quinn (Emily), Jonathan, Christopher, Chantelle, Nathan, Arrienne, Alandra, Andrew, Brandon, Nolan, Jada (Kyle), Caleb (Chery), Jonas (Mandy).

He was also a proud great-grandfather to Layla, Jordyn, Lincoln, Alexander, Ella, Jayden, Tye, Luka, and Marcel.

Stewart met Joan in Saskatoon in February and married later that year in October of 1959. They were married during a blizzard in Wishart Saskatchewan. They raised their 6 children in Regina and they bought their first house on Dewdney Avenue, then moved to 1717 Connaught Street, then to 701 Royal Street, all in Regina. They lived one year on an acreage outside of Rocanville, SK and then moved back to Regina. They bought their final house on 137 Montreal St. N in 1980 and stayed there for 45 years.

Stew started living and working on his own when he was 13 years old. He worked as a farm hand and various other jobs in his younger years. He worked at IPSCO (now Evrast) and Westank-Willock for many years. He also worked as a tour bus driver, furniture delivery driver, and many others jobs. He was very proud of his company Continental Towers which he owned and operated in the early 60s. We heard many stories of the high towers he built, painted, and maintained.

After Stewart retired, he worked selling fruit during the summer months and playing Santa Clause in the Northgate Mall for 6 years. He was affectionally known as Santa by loved ones and by shoppers in the mall. Stew and Joan also were involved in their community with the Northgate Mall Walkers and with the Canadian Bible Society.

One of Stewart’s proudest accomplishments and best memory is the United Steelworkers Fishing Camp for underprivileged boys from the inner cities of Regina and Winnipeg. He started in 1974 as a volunteer and finished in 1995 as camp director. Stewart and his coworkers took 50 boys each summer to Amisk lake, SK for a week of fishing and adventures in Northern Saskatchewan. For 21 years, he gave 1,000 boys a wonderful and memorable experience and he made many dear and lifelong friends along the way.

Stewart loved to work. He spent countless hours in his garage. He loved his crossword puzzles and helping his neighbors cutting their grass and doing small maintenance jobs and helping out at his church. He always lent a helping hand when anyone asked.

Stewart was a fighter. Stewart fought through heart disease and many health issues for many years but he always remained strong and optimistic. Earlier this year Stewart’s health began to worsen and it was discovered he had a brain tumor. He mainly stayed at home the final few months but he never lost his sense of humor. He will be sadly missed by family and friends.