Hope Matthews
February 17, 2017
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Hope Matthews was born May 17, 1997 in Des Moines to Brad and Carol Matthews. She passed away February 17, 2017 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center at the age of 19.
Hope enjoyed listening to music, dancing, cheerleading, participating in the Special Olympics and visiting family. She was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Shrek fan. Hope also loved police officers and enjoyed watching the show “Cops”.
Hope is survived by her loving mother, Carol; sister, Erin (David) Chambers; nephew, Beckham; grandparents, Richard and Mary Emery; special friends, the Amodeo family; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Brad and her grandparents, Ronald and Patricia Matthews.
A memorial visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Special Olympics of Iowa in loving memory of Hope.
Condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Christy Carlton
02/22/2017
Carol and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's love surround you and bring you comfort.
Traci, Mitch and Zak Zebruck
02/22/2017
Carol and family, Please accept our heart felt condolences! We are so thankful that we were able to meet Hope when she visited Shirley in Washington! And of course Aunt Shirley always shared Hope's amazing adventures with us! We thank God for allowing us to be blessed with Hope for these past nineteen years. Find Peace in knowing that Hope is reunited with her Dad in Heaven. With much love, Traci, Mitch and Zak
Lori Flagg
02/21/2017
My sweet little Hope, you were such a blessing. May God rest your soul. I will miss your smile and sassy self. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who loved you. Everyone at RVM loved you and will miss you so much.
Alison Corigliano
02/21/2017
Carol and family, you are in everyone's thoughts, prayers and hearts. This world was a happier and more fun place having had Hope in it.
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Ed and Linda Drury
02/21/2017
May you find comfort and peace from each other and all those sweet and wonderful memories of Hope. Love to you Shirley and your family.
Jeanie Woods
02/21/2017
Carol and Family, I was so sorry to read of Hope's passing. May your memories bring you comfort in the coming days.
Deborah
02/21/2017
I'm sorry for your loss, and would like to express my condolences to the family. We cannot imagine the great pain and sorrow you are experiencing during this difficult time. It is our sincere hope you find comfort in knowing that Almighty God has promised to, ".....swallow up death forever,...(Isaiah 25:8) And that He will resurrect our dear loved ones who have passed away. (John 5:28, 29)
Melinda Allison
02/20/2017
I got to know Hope last year at RVM. She was a strong willed and wonderful student, always ready to work and help out. I am so sorry for your loss of a great girl.
Mary Ann Jedlicka
02/20/2017
Carol and Erin,
Please know I am thinking of you and sending hugs and prayers. Hold on tight to all of the wonderful memories.
Sandi Montgomery (Smouse SLP)
02/20/2017
I enjoyed working with Hope when she attended Smouse. I'm sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers of comfort today and in the days to come.
Phyllis and Bob Hicks
02/20/2017
Carol and Family -
So sorry to hear of Hope's passing. We send our sympathy, hugs and prayers to you and your family. Always remember the good times you had with Hope.
Kathi Sircy
02/19/2017
May she rest in peace and happiness -- with the other angels from RVM that populate Heaven!
Jean vigon
02/19/2017
I had the pleasure of seeing Hope every day. Always a joy. She will be missed very much. RVM lost a very special young lady.
Joan Bidwell
02/19/2017
Im a para at Smouse and had the pleasure of having Hope in my room several years ..I'm so sad and I have no words other than heaven has gained yet another perfect angel !!
Thoughts and prayers to your entire family !!! She will be missed ??