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Travis Matson Obituary

Travis Lee Matson, age 36 of Everett, passed away January 2, 2014. He was born October 5, 1977. His parents, Bruce and Micki Shaw and Darrel Matson. Travis graduated from Marysville Pilchuck High School. He worked as a Maintenance technician for 10 years. He was a member of New Life Center in Everett. He loved riding dirt bikes, being a Ham Radio operator and serving others. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Walter Johnson; and grandmother, Marilyn Matson. He is survived by brother, Shane Matson; sisters, Amanda Klinkers and Ashanda Haley; grandparents, Sharon Johnson, Robert and Shirley Green, Verne and Carol Matson. A service will be held at New Life Center in Everett at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2014.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) on Jan. 22, 2014.

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Paul Rode

February 9, 2014

Micki and Bruce, I am so sad and sorry for the loss of Travis, at so young an age. It sounds like Travis grew into a fine young man and Christian. May all of you be comforted by family, friends and God's love to tend to your broken hearts at this time of grief and loss.
My love to you all,
Paul Rode

Jason Osborne

January 24, 2014

Great guy gone forever but never forgotten....Very sad about this but i know i will see you again bud.My thoughts are with you Micki & Bruce and the whole family!

Roger Hansen

January 24, 2014

Travis always showed a lot of respect towards me and my family. You just knew he was a good person. I'm sorry I did not get a chance to know him better.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

samatha thompson

January 24, 2014

This candle has been lit to keep Travis on our hearts, i havent see him in a long time but i will always remember his smile every where he went he had a huge smile and you cold tell it was a smile from with in :) R. I. P TRAVIS!!!

Stacy Maddux

January 23, 2014

I will always remember Travis, Shane, Chris D., Cami and I playing in the neighborhood!!! Way back in the 2nd grade! Shane and Travis are wonderful people with big hearts and I am very sad that Travis has passed. I can only hope that he is happy and enjoying the next chapter God has set up for him. To your entire family- My thoughts are with all of you during this horrible time.

Patrick Moriarty

January 23, 2014

My heart felt condolences to Travis' family and friends.

bobbi bryant

January 23, 2014

OH Amanda So sorry for this.. we hurt so bad to loose our siblings, I have lost two and I think of them so often. .you and your families life will forever be different without him, god bless you bobbi

Melissa Composano-Hemrich

January 22, 2014

I'm sorry to hear of Travis's passing. My thoughts are will you all.

l l

January 22, 2014

Very sorry for your loss - Travis seemed like a very smart guy.

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