Chris Matherly

Chris Matherly obituary, Powhatan, VA

Chris Matherly

Chris Matherly Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jun. 18, 2010.
MATHERLY, Chris, 18, died Saturday, June 12, 2010 in Chesterfield, Va. Christopher Scott was born March 9, 1992 in Springfield, Mo. He loved his family, friends, music, and the colors black and red. He was goofy and a lot of fun. As he was giving in life, he is giving with his passing. Two organ recipients' lives have been changed forever because of Chris's gifts. In accordance with Chris's wishes, he was cremated. The family wants to thank all the emergency responders, the staff at VCU, and LifeNet for all their caring and expertise. Chris is survived by his mom, Janna Schaeffer, and brother, Anthony Schaeffer, both of the family home in Powhatan; his stepfather, Jason Schaeffer of Chesterfield; his grannie and granddad, Ann and David Burch of Aurora, Colo.; Nana and Papa of St. Joseph, Mich.; his Ma, Greatgran, Papa and Bernadine, aunts, uncles, and cousins of Texas; Skooter; and friends everywhere who all loved him dearly and will miss him every day. Celebration of Chris's much-too-short life will be Saturday, June 19 at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Central Baptist Church, 1500 Courthouse Road, with Dr. J. David Turner officiating. Friends are welcome to come share their memories of Chris. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials be sent to Chris Matherly, P.O. Box 5562, Midlothian, Va. 23112.


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March 10, 2019

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March 10, 2019

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Janna Grundstrom

March 10, 2019

You were very much thought about and missed for your birthday bud! I love you!!
For anybody else reading this we have a page now for Chris and you're welcome to join https://m.facebook.com/search/top/?q=chris matherly always missed never forgotten&tsid=0.3394292353044013&source=result

carolyn mirasolo

February 17, 2015

Hey chris,
youve been gone for almost 5 years. its hard to think about it now, and everything has changed so much with us and with me. dont worry ill always remember you, ill keep signing this until the day i meet you again

carolynn mirasolo

March 18, 2014

chris i cant help but think of the type of person youd be today. i still miss you. things just havent been the same i miss talking to you and i still ask why it had to be you i dont understand how you passed away but maybe its for the best you mean a lot to me still and i know youre looking down right now and i know you dont want anyone to suffer anymore. ill love you forever<3

Carolynn Mirasolo

October 18, 2012

Chris not a day goes by that i dont miss you. and i love you. always have always will <3 i miss you and i will meet you in heaven one day bye baby <3333

Crash site.

Kathryn Hughes

October 14, 2012

Can't stop thinking about you. Still wishing you were here. I still cry sometimes, when I need you most. I love and miss you bunches. RIP, sweetie <3

Abigail Sheetz

September 3, 2012

For some reason i cant get to sleep tonight chris.i keep thinkin about all the days you would sit in class with me and be so quiet then i finally got you to open up and we became best friends.i thi.k about you everyday and youve helped me make it this far in life. Keep watchin over us! Ill see you soon sweetheart

I miss you so much :(

Kathryn Hughes

June 25, 2012

Carolynn Mirasolo

June 25, 2012

wow, i cant believe its been 2 years since you've been gone Chris. not a damn day goes by that i don't miss your shining face, or your silly messages. part of me wishes you were still here the other part of me knows that you're looking down on me right now. i miss you a lot. bye budd.
-Carolynn

carolynn mirasolo

January 13, 2012

its almost been two years now... i miss you everyday. I LOVE YOU CHRISTOPHER SCOTT MATHERLY

October 20, 2011

I thought about you today Chris. I miss you so much. You we're a great boyfriend, and I will always miss you. You would have loved Ellie. I hope to see you soon one day. <3

carolynn mirasolo

October 4, 2011

you'll be in my heart all day...

Anthony Schaeffer

June 17, 2011

Hey Chris hope your doing okay I can't get over thinking about you being gone and how I'll never see you again. Wishing you were here

Erin Teets

June 12, 2011

Chris you are missed. Love you


-Erin

Caitlin Robertson

April 10, 2011

Spaz its been a year since you left...its been a hard year without you...I miss you soo much..I love you forever.

Tori Bent

April 6, 2011

Chris, i love you very much and i miss you. i wish you were still here with us. i hope your in a better place. i think about you all the time. you are in my prayers. RIP CHRIS MATHERLY

Carolynn Mirasolo

February 25, 2011

Chris this sux like ever and i miss you so much and not a day goes by without me crying over you. i love you so much baby

Jason Schaeffer

February 23, 2011

Thinking of you.

tori bent

February 22, 2011

i miss you chris and i love you very much! i hope your doing well in heaven! xoxoxoxox

Anthony Schaeffer

February 16, 2011

Bye Chris you were my big brother and you still are and no one change that, I'll never stop thinking about you. I can't see you just yet but I will soon some day

Love,
Anthony your little bro

Amalie Hudson

January 5, 2011

Chris, I love you. I miss you so much, and I hope that wherever you are, you're happy.

Kathryn Hughes

October 26, 2010

I miss you, baby. You meant everything to me. I love you with all my heart, forever and always. You'll always have my heart like no one else. I'll always remember our short time together. You were the best boyfriend ever. xoxo

Caitlin Robertson

September 17, 2010

Spaz I miss you and will love you forever you'll always be mine and gummy bears albino ferret...stay wit us...I LOVE YOU SPAZ...

Charles Teets

August 29, 2010

I miss you, best friend.

Don Arendt

August 20, 2010

Rest in Peace Chris.

Whitney Warren

August 16, 2010

Hey man, i still cant believe your gone. Its so weird its almost like its not even real- even though it is. I know i didnt know you all to well but i will never forget the hilarious moments at school. RIP hopefull ill see ya one day.

DB sedlacek

August 2, 2010

I can't believe that you're gone, but we'll never forget you.

Katie Mogan

June 30, 2010

Chris was an amazing friend, I knew him since middle school....Best Ex boyfriend EVER! I miss him...=[

Kara (Faries) Womble

June 29, 2010

I am so deeply sorry for your loss, Janna. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.

abigail sheetz

June 21, 2010

rest in peace sweetheart! <3 you will never ever be forgotton!

Tracey

June 20, 2010

Chris,
You were one of the best friends I've had in a long time. I miss your laugh and talking to you on the phone a lot.
You're my angel.
RIP I love you.

Gary Lovett

June 20, 2010

Chris ill miss you buddy

LARRY JOHNSON

June 19, 2010

to the parents and lovesd one of CHRIS; THERE ARE NO WORDS THAT WILL HELP YOU THROUGH THIS,WE LOST OUR 19YR. OLD SON IN APRIL, PLEASE KNOW THE GIFTS OUR CHILDREN GAVE WILL MALE A NEW LIFE FOR SOMEONE ELSE. I WILL ADD YOU TO MY PRAYER LIST,MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN HIS HANDS TILL THAT BRIGHT AND SHINING DAY, MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU. IN GODS LOVE DREW'S MOM AND DAD

Tripp Brockwell

June 19, 2010

memorial service was very nice! sorry that your gone =( if i knew the last time we hung out would be the last time we hung out i woulda left on better terms )= sorry buddy.

-Tripp B.

Melinda & Alex Campbell

June 18, 2010

I was Blessed to meet and know you. I will miss seeing you and all your friends hanging out with Alex. You will truly be missed by us both. Rest Peacefully--- We Love You

Erin Teets

June 18, 2010

Hey bud! Tomorrow will be bitter sweet...celebrating your life and saying goodbye. I will miss you so much!

Jimmy Dowling

June 18, 2010

We are very blessed to know your wonderful Mother and recently spent a great weekend with her your brother and Scooter. Never had the chance to have met you but your mother has always spoken highly of you. I am sure you are a very special young man and God has big plans for you. I know now you are in haven and my mother and father will look after you there. Your mother rasied you well and will miss you more than anything.But someday we will all meet in haven.

CJ Teets

June 18, 2010

Love you buddy!

- Sanjay

Jason Schaeffer

June 18, 2010

I am so blessed to have been able to raise you and watch what a great young man you became. We saw the world together: Italy; Florida; DC; California; Colorado; and 2 cities in Virginia. You were my one constant no matter how many changes we had to roll with. You were also the best brother Anthony could ever ask for. Please watch over us and remember what a wonderful journey you had through life. I love you and always will. - Dad

Karen Martin

June 18, 2010

All of us here at Central Baptist Church are very sorry for your loss. We are honored to help you with the celebration of Chris' life in the Fellowship Hall. -Central Baptist Church, Karen Martin, Administrative Assistant

June 18, 2010

Chris will be in our prayer's from all his school mates not many of us actually knew him but we did see him in the hall's walking and laughing . And by what most of us seen he looked like a good and happy person . prayer's will be sent out to the family and friends of Chris Matherly .<3RIP<3 Sincerly
chris's school mate's

Michele Dowling

June 18, 2010

Chris, I have never had the great pleasure of meeting you, BUT i have known who you are since you were little .....i have known your mom since she was in high school and she has always spoken highly of you,She was and always will be so proud of her boys.She lives for you boys..and would do anything for you always and in the time to come as well....You will be greatly missed..You were taken to soon for sure. Your home is now in heaven and i have faith that you will be just fine.It is heartbreaking to see you go but one day we shall meet.Love Always and Forever-Michele Dowling xoxo

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