Garrett Michael Matthias
July 06, 2018
Garrett Michael Matthias
AKA “The Great Garrett Underpants”
3/26/13 – 7/6/18
My name is: Garrett Michael Boofias
My birthday is: I am 5 years old
My address is: I am a Bulldog!
My favorite color is: Blue….and Red and Black and Green
My favorite superhero is: Batman…and Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk and Cyborg
When I grow up: I’m going to be a professional boxer
My favorite people are:
• Mommy, Daddy, my sister ‘Delcina’ (Delphina),
• The grandparents with the new house (Fredric and Cheryl Krueger),
• The grandparents with the camper (Daniel and Nita Matthias),
• My cousins: Grady, ‘that guy I took down that one time’ (Luke), and London Marie,
• My Auntie Janette and Stinky Uncle Andy (Andrew and Janette Krueger),
• Those two guys, you know, my uncles (Kristopfer Krueger and James Taylor)
• Batman!!
The things I love the most: Playing with my sister, my blue bunny, thrash metal, Legos, my daycare friends, Batman and when they put me to sleep before they access my port
Things I hate: Pants!, dirty stupid cancer, when they access my port, needles, and the monkey nose that smells like cherry farts…I do like the mint monkey nose like at Mayo Radiation and that one guy that helped me build Legos (Randy)
When I die: I am going to be a gorilla and throw poo at Daddy!
Burned or Buried: I want to be burned (like when Thor’s Mommy died) and made into a tree so I can live in it when I’m a gorilla
Big or Small Funeral: Funerals are sad: I want 5 bouncy houses (because I’m 5), Batman, and snow cones
Emilie and Ryan Matthias will honor Garrett’s final wishes by having a Celebration of Life on Saturday, July 14th from 5pm – 11pm at 2377 132nd Ct Van Meter, Iowa
Note: Symbolic Asgardian burial ceremony and fireworks will be held just after sunset
A private burial of Garrett’s ashes will be held at a later time once his parents figure out how the hell to get his ashes made into a tree and locate a nature preserve, so his tree resides in a protected area.
Donations can be made directly to the family https://www.gofundme.com/garrett-mathiasmathias-family or in Garrett’s honor to a few of the many non-profits that helped Garrett along the way: The Little Al Foundation (https://www.littlealfoundation.com), The Pink Tractor Foundation (https://www.facebook.com/PinkTractorFoundation) and the University of Iowa Dance Marathon (https://dancemarathon.uiowa.edu)
We are so grateful to the many doctors, nurses, child life specialists, musicians, art therapists, and volunteers that worked tirelessly to cure Garrett of his cancer. The reality for Garrett and so many other children is pediatric cancer is an ugly, nasty beast that leaves a path of destruction. For Garrett and many others before him – cancer kills. Those that are ‘lucky’ enough to survive endure long term debilitating side effects and the constant fear of relapse. We will fight for a cure until no other kids are robbed of their childhood, no other siblings lose their best friends, and no other parents have to bury their babies.
Garrett endured nine months of hell before he lost his battle with cancer. During that time he never lost his sense of humor and loved to tease the doctors and nurses. From whoopy cushions and sneaking clothes pins on their clothes to ‘hazing’ the interns and new staff doctors, he was forever a prankster. Nothing caught people off guard as his response to ‘see ya later alligator’:
See ya later, suckas! - The Great Garrett Underpants
Trish from Australia
07/14/2018
I learned about Garrett and his recent passing from social media. What wonderful parents and an amazing and brave little man who obviously had a great sense of humour and wit beyond his years. Thank you to the parents for sharing his story with the world.
Rest in peace Garrett Underpants
Thomas C.Jensen lll
07/14/2018
I used to have a bad day now and then.I will no longer have bad days.Thanks lil tough guy.
K Farrow
07/14/2018
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of this brave young man . Such an inspiration to all that read his final requests . Beautiful inside and out. May his sweet soul Rest In Peace forever
The Lowe Family
07/14/2018
We send our sincere condolences to you and your family Emily. Garrett is such a special little boy that will inspire many others and his legacy will live on. What personality, wit, and strength we can all learn from. We are for you for anything. Here to lift you when you need it. Proud to know you and have always seen that same strength I see in you in Garrett. Lots of love and prayers. Praying you find peace. Garrett is in the best place he can be right beside our Heavenly Father watching down on us!
Love you! Joanna
TK
07/14/2018
I am so sorry for your loss. What an amazing kid! I laughed and cried at the same time reading his words. What an awesome personality. Thinking of you all
TJ
07/14/2018
Offering sincere condolences. I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious Garrett. No doubt this is a very difficult time for the family. Please find comfort in knowing that soon our Heavenly Father (Psalm 83:18) will give those who have fallen asleep in death the opportunity to live again (Acts 24:15) and serve him in a world under much better conditions than what we see today. (Psalm 37:29; Rev. 21:4,5)
Samantha
07/14/2018
My deepest condolences! Just reading Garrett's obituary shows just how amazing and wonderful this little guy was! I know there are no words to take away your pain at this time but may you find peace and happiness in just his memory alone..may you rest in peace Garrett Underpants!! God Bless
Al in Utah
07/14/2018
So sorry that you lost your little boy. He sounds so amazing. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Carol Deakins
07/14/2018
I know we don't know each other but just by reading his obituary he had a great personality and was very outgoing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this hard time. May god bless each one of you and wrap his arms around y'all for comfort.
Carrie in California
07/14/2018
I'm so sorry to hear that you lost your sweet boy. May he fly high with the angels and look after you all until you meet again.
Wendy Downes
07/14/2018
Words can not Express how deeply this has touch me, I have to honestly say that I think Garret was here for a purpose and he fulfilled as best he could and in as a short time, what a sweet kid. He is sleeping peacefully and may he continue to do so you the family can have peace too, SIP Great Garret Underpants.
Joyce Ferder Rankin
07/14/2018
I am so sorry for your loss of your amazingly insightful and sweet son. Even after his passing he has touch many lives for the better. I hope to meet him as the great gorilla! May he be blessed and may his memory be a blessing to you all. Loving thoughts of the Great Garriet Underpants!
Cheryl Kimbrell
07/14/2018
Words can not truly comfort at this time. However the Obituary he wrote carried more love, brutal honesty and unbelievable strength. Thank you for sharing him with us. What a reminder to take nothing for granted.
Louise
07/14/2018
Garrett was your Angel on earth, he is now your Angel in heaven.
You have my deepest sympathies. Celebrate the life of this precious angel and celebrate his journey to a peaceful , pain free rest.
Cedric from Switzerland
07/14/2018
Dear Great Garret and familly. Une grande lecon de force et de courage que tu nous donnes grand garcon. Je suis sur que la ou tu es, tu es dans le plus bel endroit que letre humain puisse imaginer. Tu laisses une empreinte de joie aussi grande que le vide dans ta famille. Mes sinceres condoleances a tes parents et ta famille