Matthew Alan Johnson
May 03, 2010
Matthew Alan Johnson, 27, died in a tragic car accident with his dear friend Bryant Tuel on Monday, May 3, 2010. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 6 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be on Friday, May 7 at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines at 10:30 a.m.
Matthew was born on February 22, 1983 in Des Moines, Iowa to Roger and Kathleen (Beveridge) Johnson. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 2001 and then received his associate degree after attending Upper Iowa and Iowa Central College. He was a football player in high school and college and an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes. He enjoyed hunting, which he started at age 8, with his father. They hunted for ducks, geese, deer, pheasant and also enjoyed bow hunting as well. Matthew was an avid outdoors man and also enjoyed fishing for walleye with his dad in Canada. He spent many special times with his mom, golfing, playing cards, and cooking. Matthew loved spending time with his friends! To quote them, “he lights up a room with his smile”. Matthew was a sales representative with Access Publishing.
He is survived by his parents, Roger (Paege) Johnson and Kathleen (Chris Osborn) Johnson; sister, Alissa (Andrew) Johnson-Peer; niece, Alivia; nephew Drew; step-brothers, Michael Culver and Benjamin “Max” Culver; many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Matthew was preceded in death by his grandparents and very close friend “brother” Ben Scharnberg.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Condolences may be made at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com.
Jasmine Johnson Bastanchury
05/16/2010
Alissa,
I know as a big sister that you have a hand in the rearing of your sibling. You watch them, you check up on them. From one sister to another I am sorry for your loss. May your children comfort your braking heart, and may time still your sadness.
Will all my love,
J
Dodie Ortland
05/10/2010
I am so sorry to learn of your loss of your dear son and brother Matt. I hope that the joys of his life will help you through this terrible time. My heart goes out to you and I pray for you and your broken hearts to be comforted. Please know that you are loved, thought of often and kept in my prayers.
I fondly remember the night we met...due to our sons. You and your friendship will always be a very special part of my life.
With Love and Deepest Sympathy,
Dodie
Sandi A Carano
05/08/2010
Kathy
Sorry to here about your son I will keep you and your family in my prayers I am Jim and Linda friend from Ohio
Shanel
05/07/2010
I am so sorry for your loss, God bless you all!
Laurie (Butz) Wingender
05/07/2010
Roger and Kathy, I grieve with you durring this painful time. My son Brian is just two years younger than Matt. I heard about this because Thom Powell sent me an email to let me know. I am so very sorry for your loss, and my heart is with you. My prayers are with you. Love, Laurie
John/Joann Bechtel
05/07/2010
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. I met Matthew for the first time, attending his grandmother's funeral a couple months back. He was so friendly and welcoming. Very obvious what a fine man he was, and how much love he brought into the family.
May God comfort you all at this time. He collects all your tears in a bottle - and is near to those with a broken heart.
Love to you all.
Joann
Jon Stonebraker Family
05/06/2010
Dear Roger, Peggy, Alissa and family ~
Sending our condolences regarding the tragic loss of your beloved son and brother, Matt. We're sorry we never had the pleasure of meeting him - it sounds like he was a wonderful person, who will be sorely missed. Our hearts go out to you. We pray that the love and support of friends and family will strengthen you to endure this difficult time of immeasureable loss. May you find comfort in Jehovah God's promise to reunite loved ones, who have been separated by death, when God's heavenly kingdom rules over earth and restores it to the paradise that it was intended to be.
Sincerely,
Jon Stonebraker Family
Jill & Eric Forret
05/06/2010
Our thoughts of your loss is so great. We are thinking of you in this time time of grief. Blessings of comfort to your family.
Sincerely,
Eric and Jill Forret
734-63rd St.
Peer Family
05/06/2010
Matt will be missed.
Linda (Johnson) DeFrancisco
05/06/2010
Roger,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I didn't have the priviledge of knowing your son, but if he was anything like you, I'm sure he was a wonderful person. I have a son of my own, and can't imagine the hurt in your heart. I just know, after having lost my mother, that they are in a better place waiting for us to be reunited with them one day. Keep his memory close.
(Mary Ann's sister, your neighbors' on Kirkwood)
Scott Coltrain
05/06/2010
Kathy and Roger
You have my deepest sympathies. I will be praying that the Lord will grant you comfort and strength to cope with your profound loss.
Paul & Mandy Espey
05/06/2010
Roger, Kathy, Alissa and Bailey,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Matt was an amazing friend that touched so many lives. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Paul & Mandy Espey
Gina Fontanini
05/06/2010
Kathy, Roger and family:
No amount of words can express how sorry I am for your loss. I have known Matt for probably over 10 years. He always had a smile on his face and had nothing but good things to say about me and Johnny Textor. He saw the best in people and I admired that in Matt. To say he was wodnerful was and understatement. It is a tragic loss and one we will mourn for a long time. I love you Matt!
Love,
Gina Fontanini
Al and Ginny Semple
05/05/2010
As Matt's aunt and uncle our hearts are broken at this tragedy. My thoughts are with you Kathy and Roger as parents who lost a son way too soon. We will miss his smiling face. We are here for you.
Joy Arms
05/05/2010
Roger and family,
I want to express my deepest sympathy for the loss that you have experienced. I pray for God's comfort in the days ahead. May your memories be sweet and precious.