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
Cathy Flanagan
07/21/2018
Best obituary EVER!
Adeeb Jalaludin
07/20/2018
May you rest in the most beautiful tree up in heaven Gorilla!
Eric Spencer
07/20/2018
Rest easy Gorilla. You will grow taller than all of us. You are rock star!
Susan Kelly
07/20/2018
As a fellow cancer patient, hater of needles & thrash metal aficionado, I am so sorry for your loss of The Great Garrett Underpants. His uplifting obituary inspired me to donate to the U Iowa dance marathon and Little Al's, which makes Garrett a true life superhero to other kids & families in need. Thank you for sharing him with the world!
Dee
07/20/2018
What a fierce little warrior, what a wise soul. The lessons from Garrett "Underpants" Matthias are myriad. Our family can empathize, having lost an equally fierce nine-year-old cancer-fighter last year, after a nearly four-year battle. You probably know this by now, but Garrett absolutely can become the arboreal home for his next adventure as a glorious gorilla: The Living Urn or Bios Urn Memorial Funeral Cremation Urn for Humans. May the Grace of Solace keep and comfort you forever after.
Colleen
07/20/2018
I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful son. I heard about this and thought it may help. Best of luck!
www.thelivingurn.com
Kerri Greer
07/20/2018
My sincere condolences to your family on the loss of your precious lil prankster! I pray God will give you all comfort through this difficult and trying times you are facing. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers as we are praying for our 13 yo family member w brain cancer fighting for his life we will add y'all right along in too! God bless you!!
Donna
07/20/2018
I am so sorry for the loss of your son, Garrett. His story and obituary both warmed my heart and made me cry. I too lost my son - when he was 15 months old in 2003. The only reason that I mention this is that he too had a blue bunny that he favored. I still have that blue bunny -actually sleep with it every night. Blue Bunny got me through many difficult times - especially in the first few years after Sean's passing. May your faith bring you strength, peace and hope. May the love of family and friends, along with the memories of your sweet angel bring you comfort at this difficult time. You and your family are in my thouhts and prayers
Monica Raya
07/20/2018
My deepest condolences to you & all who knew young Mr. Underpants. He sounds like a very smart and special boy who not only touched many hearts but also taught so many people that life can be long or short & that when you we die it doesn't have to be scary or entirely sad. Thank you for sharing this difficult time with everyone...... Garrett said he wants to be a tree. His wish can happen. Contact Bios Urns. These are urns that will contain Garretts ashes along with the seeds of a tree which hopefully can be planted somewhere so that the gorillas can live & play in it..... Rest in Peace free of pain & playing with the gorillas young
Mr. Underpants & thank you for being you .
Jennifer
07/19/2018
The Spinners of southeast Georgia send their most sincere condolences. What an amazing boy and a wonderful family!
Deb
07/19/2018
That was beautiful. What a special boy.
Hugs
Deb
bobbie rutkowski Niagara Falls
07/19/2018
My heart goes out to this little guy as he wrote his own ob..Our God works in mysterious ways..As his tree will become available..I wish I could of met you folks...All I can say is God Bless you..and keep you...You will see him again...Love to you all...and my condolences to your whole family...love you Garett Underpants..You are way cool..hugging you hard...
Melissa Clements
07/18/2018
That was so sweet and sad at the same time. He sounds like he was an awesome and strong little superhero. I am soooo sorry for your loss. But now you have an angel forever on your shoulder . I really wished I would know him. His spirit will live on forever in every one he's touched. God bless your family I'm sending hugs to you from Texas .
(((( HUGS))))
chris
07/18/2018
Your son touched a lot of people he didn't even know. what a kid. so sorry he's gone.
Branda Seider
07/18/2018
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious little boy
I hope youre able to find some comfort from the words in John 5 where it says
Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out
He is resting in Gods memory, awaiting the day when he will be resurrected, brought back to life, healthy and strong, right here on the Earth under Gods Kingdom rulership ...
Please go to jw.org for more information on these and other wonderful Bible promises we can look forward to
Youre in our thoughts and prayers for comfort.