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Matthew Lesher Obituary
May 6, 1992 - June 22, 2016
Matthew James Lesher was born May 6, 1992, in Riverside, CA. He passed from this life to the next as a result of a tragic motorcycle accident, June 22, 2016, at the age of 24.
Matthew is survived by his parents, John and Mary Lesher; siblings, Ruth Averna, Janel Cook, Jason Wyatt, Ashley Parra (Andrew), and Jesse Sexton; as well as nieces and nephews, Kaylee Averna, Kristin Cook, Tristin Cook, Reannan Katzenberger, and Riley Katzenberger. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edie Wyatt.
Matthew enjoyed riding his dirt bike, fishing, hunting, and having fun. He will be missed by all of his family and his many friends, who he always treated like family.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday July 2, 2016, at 1:00 p.m., at Fellowship Church, 765 24 Road in Grand Junction, CO.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CASA of Mesa County, 744 Horizon Court, Suite 230, Grand Junction, CO 81506 or www.casamc.org.
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Memories and Condolences
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Reannan and Riley
May 6, 2023
Happy birthday to the best uncle ever. We love you and we miss you. - Reannan and Riley
Kathy Crone-Crunk
June 18, 2019
❤Matthew you will never be forgotten, you live on in the hearts of those that love you and remember your fun loving personality and kind hearted soul.
Love Momma CC aka Olivia's momma❤
Glen Sexton
June 30, 2016
You will be so missed. You were so full of life - wonderment - and amazing. Mary, John and family - may God grant you peace and comfort.
Michael and Kathy Crone-Crunk
June 29, 2016
Matt,
You touched so many lives in your short time on this earth. I know your up in heaven flying around with your new wings and watching over your loved ones. You will never be forgotten, you have left a legacy of love and camaraderie. Because of you, your "family" (friends) have chosen to honor your life and the memories you all have shared together.
You were such a special friend to Olivia, she would always look forward to seeing you. Every time we saw you, you were always kind, willing to lend a hand and smiling.
May God be with your mom, dad, brothers, sisters, your family and your "family".
We will miss you Chicken❤
June 29, 2016
Matt was one of my very first childhood neighbor friends. Known him since I was a little kid and would always go to his house or play at our house with my brother Josh near Partee drive. Every time I would see him at school or just out with friends he would always greet me with his adorable smile and give me a big hug. It was always so good to see him. I will miss that smile and warm personality. Still not real.. I will miss you so much buddy. Til next time..
Taylor Farris
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