Robert "Rob" Lester Mathes

The world lost a very sweet, humble, hardworking man on 2-25-25. Rob passed away after a long struggle with dementia, with his beautiful bride of 63 years by his side to send him home to Jesus. He was born in Bellingham, Washington on May 29, 1941 to Olive & Lester Mathes. Most of his life was spent in Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene. After high school until retirement, he worked for Idaho Veneer in Post Falls.

He married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Severtson, and they were blessed with two adored daughters, Debbie and Lisa. Rob loved spending all his time with his wife (who he remembered to the end, in spite of this terrible disease) His family meant the world to him and he loved each dearly. This is not goodbye, just see you later.

Rob is survived by his wife, Margaret, daughters Debbie Wymer and Lisa Kimball (Donny, more of a son than a son-in-law), his sister Suzanne Jessick (Terry Holliday), grandchildren Chelsea Wymer (Keith Rector), Chase & Sara Wymer and Cole Kimball

He is preceded in death by his mother & father, sister Loretta Symms, brother Rodney Jessick and grandson Quinn Kimball.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Rob’s name to North Idaho College Foundation in support of the Rod Jessick Culinary Memorial Scholarship or Legacy Foundation Auburn Crest 8382 N. Wayne Drive Suite 205 Hayden, ID 83835

The family is especially grateful to Auburn Crest, Ivy at English Funeral Chapel and Dyna Carlson.