Garrett Michael Matthias
July 06, 2018
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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
Carson Loveless
03/23/2024
Condolences to his family and his loved ones
Anna Florczak
02/13/2023
Hello: You don't me and I don't know you, I read this article on the internet and wanted to let you know it feels like Garret lives on because of this article, good for him, beautiful boy, I hope his tree is growing.
Linda
02/12/2023
To Garrett's family: You have my deepest condolences for the loss of your precious son. I know firsthand how difficult and sad the situation can be. (be strong). I lost my 28-year-old brother to pancreatic cancer four months after he got married (he was told one month to the day he was to get married he had terminal cancer) - breaks my heart. You now have a guardian angel who will forever be by your side. Be brave and remember all the love you had for Garrett and Garrett's love for his family.
Elaine
02/11/2023
I lost my son Ryan at 43 to pancreatic cancer. I miss him every day. Every family who loses a child to cancer lives with broken hearts. My thoughts are with the Mathias family.
Danilo Dias
02/10/2023
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Matthias, & Delphina, so sorry for your lost. Likewise, I lost my oldest son. It happened 12 year ago. I will pray for God to take care of your lovely boy and always comfort your hearts. Kind regards, Dani
Keniesha
02/10/2023
I came across this sweet kid story of how he wrote his obituary before passing and wow this something and he was only 5 years old. well today am sending my deepest condolences to the family of Garrett Matthias and may his soul rest in peace. we hate cancer too and we say down with cancer!!
Ed Lynch
02/10/2023
Hello Mr. & Mrs. Matthias, & Delphina, you don't know me But I'm very sorry for your loss for Garrett. I had a partner who went through Lymphoma, and he went through Chemo, and he was stronger than I thought, he went to work every day like Nothing was wrong, Garrett was a strong young boy the same as my partner so that's why I'm writting to you and your daughter , Garrett was doing what he knew best to deal with the big "C". I don't know what type of treatment Garrett went through but know that he was strong till the end. We never know whats going to happen when our Loved one gets Cancer, But Please Know They "WILL" come up with a CURE for ALL ages . GOD BESS YOU & YOURS,
Sincerely Yours,
Emond F Lynch JR
Monica
02/10/2023
What a beautiful obituary. We just lost my dad to a 10-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He too was a happy child (at heart). Cancer can't kill the spirit. I know you are having a wonderful time in heaven, and I pray your parents continue to have Holy Spirit Comfort as they wait to get to see you again sweet boy.
Julie Goldberg
02/10/2023
Garrett,
I also hate pants and cancer.
You are such a brave soul! My heart breaks for you and your parents.
Rest in peace, sweet boy, with all the other cancer superheroes around you!
Karen Mallette
02/10/2023
To Garett...if you can find the apple tree, say 'hello' to Tommy for me. You and he have many things in common, and he'd totally understand that you don't like pants.
To the rest of the family ... I am so sorry you must walk this road, but you aren't alone. I really appreciate your understanding that even if a kid survives the cancer their lives are forever marred by it. Keeping you in my prayers.
Spencer McAlpine
02/10/2023
Garrett you are one amazing little boy. I am sure you are having a awesome time in heaven. God Bless your Dad and Mom and your siblings. They will always Remember you until you see each other again in heaven.
Brooksie Norris
02/10/2023
Garrett, look up my granddaughter Grace. She loves kids and her nephews are Batman!!
Barry, a 60 year old (who's still a 12 year old).
02/10/2023
He said it all when he said BECAUSE I'M 5!
He owned it...l
hope to see him some day in Heavens Bouncy house wearing a Batman costume!
Peggy Haynes
02/10/2023
Garrett: See ya later, Alligator! You have left a lasting legacy on this earth! Can't WAIT to meet you in Heaven!
Emily Kay Schmitz Dabney
02/10/2023
To the boy who hated pants and loved life, Thank you Garrett for fighting. Thank you for being an inspiration. I'm crying almost 5 years later for a loss of a kiddo I didn't know but wish the world could have. To your family, he sounds like an amazing kid. I hope he doesn't through too much poo, just enough. I hope that we do find a cure for cancer. I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your love for your boy and his love for you...and batman.