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.
Kevin and Kathy Knutson
05/05/2010
Roger and Kathy:
Words cannot express the shock you must be in after this tragedy. Please know that our entire family has you in our thoughts and prayers.
I'll personally cherish the special trip Matt took with us big boys to Canada when he was 14 or 15 - what a special young man he was and how he made us all want to be young again.
Our deepest sympathy,
Kevin, Kathy, Harrison and Corrine Knutson
Gary Shaw
05/05/2010
Roger and Kathy:
My deepest condolences to you and your families.
Sorry I'm not there to be with you, but am in Utah right now.
No one who has not been through this can ever know the depth of your sorrow.
Parents should not out live their children.
I hope your faith will help you through this difficult time.
Will talk to you when I get home.
an OLD friend.
Gary Shaw and Darlene
Jessica Rand
05/05/2010
Kathy & Family
Im so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks every time I think of all the pain you must be enduring. Your family is in my thoughts & prayers.
Mary McClellan Sparling
05/05/2010
Kathy and Roger, words cannot begin to express my sorrow for your loss. I see what an outstanding and full of life son you shared. God bless and keep you and yours with peace and comfort.
With my deepest sympathy,
Mary McClellan Sparling
Aksamovic family
05/05/2010
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prays
DeAnna Beck
05/05/2010
Roger
I am so sorry to learn of your son's death. I cannot imagine your pain and I simply do not have any words of wisdom at this time, other to say I am thinking of you and may your memories of Matthew's life bring you comfort.
DeAnna Beck
Tom Conway and Jim Hilgren
05/05/2010
Kathy and Family:
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prays.
Sincerely,
Tom Conway
Jim Hilgren
Barb Sullivan
05/05/2010
Dear Kathy and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your tragic loss. I hope that your memories of the good times you had with Matt will be of comfort to you. I hope you are doing okay and if you need anything at all or just need a friend, please give me a call.
Barb Sullivan
Ryan Monsma
05/05/2010
Mr and Mrs Johnson,
I am so incredibly sorry for your lose. What a horrible tragedy and my thoughts and prayers are w/ you. Matt was an absolutely terrific person and the world is a lesser place without him.
-Ryan Monsma
Bob & Tasha White
05/05/2010
Kathy and Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prays.
With Love.
Jodi King
05/05/2010
I'm so sorry for your tragic loss. All of you are in my thoughts & prayers in your time of sorrow. God bless all of you! (Terry Johnson's Sister)
Paul Holtman
05/05/2010
Kathy & Roger,
I just can't imagine how sad you must be for the loss of Matt. If I could take some of that sadness I would. But I know you both, and you are strong individuals. I pray that God will embrace you all during these trying times and comfort you with the knowledge that Matt is now with him.
Paul
Craig Tassin
05/05/2010
Matt was such a fun guy to be around. He always had a positive attitude and made me laugh with his funny stories. He will be dearly missed by all of his friends on his pool team. God bless him and his family!
Bruce & Nancy Johnson
05/05/2010
We do not know you, but my sister & husband, Sharon & Charley Peterson, are Bryant's aunt and uncle. Our hearts are breaking for you and your family. We lost twin daughters at birth and even though the circumstances of death are very different, we know the valley of grief that follows the death of a child. We are praying for you that God will comfort you, hold you up, and give you His hope through the difficult days ahead.
Sincerely,
Bruce & Nancy Johnson
Jamestown, NY
Christina Oleson
05/04/2010
Every time I saw Matt he had a smile on his face. He brought joy to everyone and will be truly missed.
Sincerely,
Ben and Christina Oleson