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.
Nikki Benz
05/04/2010
To the Johnson Family:
I've know Matt and Alissa since high school and am heartbroken at what you all are going through right now. My most sincere support is with you. Matt was an amazing person, so sweet, fun, caring and just an all around great person to be around. Always smiling. It takes a lot of strength and support to get through what you are going through and please know that I am thinking of all of you.
Sincerely,
Nikki Payne-Benz
and family
Mary Ann (Johnson) Alexander
05/04/2010
No words can be said to console your broken hearts. Nothing can replace your loss. Matthews love will remain in your heart and memories forever. Hold tight to those memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength and always remember how much you are cared about. And if it hurts to look back and your scared to go forward just look beside you and your friends will be there for you.
Kiana Banks and Family
05/04/2010
I have known Matt and Alissa for about 20 years and I'm heartbroken for the loss that this family is experiencing. Matt was a wonderful person and will be missed dearly. My deepest and most sincere condolences go out to the family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Kiana Galvin Banks and Family