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
Chelsea
07/13/2018
I dont know your family, I saw this amazing obituary written by Great Garret Underpants online. I can only imagine how glorious his tree will be. Thank you for sharing your son with the world. I pray you and your family find comfort in knowing his body is no longer battling a gluttonous beast.
Crystal Rogerson
07/13/2018
What a wonderful child you raised! I'm sorry he and you had to endure this hell. I saw in his obituary that you are trying to figure out how to turn his ashes into a tree...may I suggest suggest what is called a BioUrn. It does exactly that. I've lost a child, as well, so I feel your pain, literally. May Love, Light & Peace guide you through the dark hours and may healing energy surround your hearts.
Kimberly
07/13/2018
What a brave and amazing little boy. Your sons obituary put tears to my eyes but his words also made me smile. Sending prayers to your family from Montgomery, TX.
mickael
07/13/2018
RIP little boy and my sincere condolences for the family
Matt
07/13/2018
My sincere condolences on the loss of your precious boy. I seen the CNN article and Im crying as I write this. Its heartbreaking...
Cindy
07/13/2018
Dear Great Garret Underpants, you're our hero, sweet boy... in more ways than you know. :)
Carolina Moon
07/13/2018
Your son's journey has deeply touched my heart. He was certainly a brave little fellow. I am happy that you are honoring his wishes as best you can. My prayers are with the entire family. CHERISH the memories.
Annette
07/13/2018
What a beautiful and brave young man. Thanks for sharing your 5 years with the world that was so blessed to have you pass through. May your parents have peace knowing they did everything they could to make your five years and final hours magical. I am so glad I took the time to read something so inspiring. Remember those who love you dearly will never forget the beautiful service you personally planned. Rest in Gods arms forever.
Be blessed
Monika Brauer
07/13/2018
You have touched my heart, little man. My deepest condolences to your parents. You must have made them so very proud. Watch over them and your sister. No doubt that you are an angel.
David Montelongo
07/13/2018
Your an awesome little man. In the kingdom of God you are too.
The Biggs Family
07/12/2018
To the family of the great Garret underpants... we are so sorry for your loss. Pediatric cancer is the worst thing to go through. We know just at well our 17 month old has retnoblastoma. We hope when hes Garrets age he has the same sense of humor and honesty. We wish your family the workd.
Selina
07/12/2018
This story reached south east idaho. I am so sorry for your loss. I could never imagine what you're going through. But your little soldier handled it very well. I wish you the best and sending prayers.
Seraina
07/12/2018
You are with god, we all love you
Angela Baranski
07/12/2018
Garrett's story touched my heart. What an amazing little boy! My prayers from Michigan for your family for the loss of your sweet little boy.
Claudia- Texas
07/12/2018
My condolences to your family. You should be proud of Great Garret Undetpants and his unique way of facing cancer! Im glad that you posted his obituary and will carry out his last wishes. God works in mysterious ways and now you have an angel looking over your family.