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1982
DIED
2013
Matthew Depew Obituary
Matthew grew up in Colorado and was an outstanding football player and wrestler with many awards and medals. He was a Columbine survivor and hero in the high school tragedy in 1999, and saved 17 lives during the Columbine shooting, where he was later awarded with a Medal of Honor.
He later graduated from Brighton High School in 2001. Matt worked in Colorado for Northern Pipeline as a line foreman and at Quality Contracting as a journeyman and line foreman, where he made many lifelong friends who helped build his wonderful character, personality and sense of humor.
Matt moved here last June from Ft. Lupton, Colo., to brighten up every life he encountered while here. He touched every heart with his big smile, laugh, high spirits, huge heart and amazing abilities. He worked as a lineman for Xcel Energy since July 2012. He was confident, strong and unafraid to work hard, wanting to improve himself and abilities. He was eager to help in all times of need.
Matt also volunteered for Superstorm Sandy in Long Island this past November, driving more than 2,000 miles, staying 10 days helping to restore power to people in need. He didn't only restore power to those in need, but restored life, happiness, Faith, strength, comfort and Love for anyone who he was around during his short time on earth. Matt was genuinely an amazing man, who many admired, looked up to and were inspired by. When he loved, he loved with ALL his heart. He changed all the lives of those who were blessed to know him and will be missed enormously.
Matt was preceded in death by his grandfather, Beauford Depew. He is survived by his parents; his grandmother, Lily Depew; fiancee, Shaelynn Maxey; and several friends. He was TRULY a "Gift from God" put here to change the lives of everyone he met and that's exactly what he did … Matt will be forever a part of our hearts and souls.
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pat beer
August 24, 2013
Only few can do what we do,we know the risk,we love what we do.we will miss him,prayers to the family
June 30, 2013
Matt, you were invited by God to collect your wings in heaven. I am so sad you are gone! You will always be my nephew. and you will always be in my heart. The Lord was ready to meet such an incredible man! He saw your heart and actions and must have known you deserved to collect your wings. On behalf of our family (this means you), thank you for blessing us with your life. We are honored to know you! May your rest in peace! We love you and we will miss you Matthew Craig Depew... Love Aunt LeeAnn and family...
June 26, 2013
Whenever I was with you, we had fun. You had a way of brightening a day and making people smile even when they didn't want to. I will always remember you and miss you. You will forever be in my heart.
Jessica
June 25, 2013
You truly are an angel and we are honored to have you as a friend, and you will be missed, but never ever forgotten. You touched our lives and we are thankful for that <3
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June 24, 2013
so sad so young so much love to give. you will be missed
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