Robert A. MATTHEW

He is thought of often and is missed. What a wonderful person.

I shared many great times and a cocktail or a few with this incredible man. My respect for Rob Matthew will always be infinite. My heart aches.. I hope his family finds peace.

I only knew Rob for about 4 years. He was our neighbor at his lake house. Ever since we obtained the cabin next to his, I have considered him a friend. From our dinners together to helping out on each other's projects, he was always a joy to be around. I will miss the random conversations in front of his cabin and the wave and a smile as I drove by. He gave an old radio-controlled boat to my kids last year that they love to play with. I will cherish the boat now as a remembrance of...

I am still shocked and saddened by Rob's passing. I had known Rob since 4th grade, and went to St. John Vianney and Gonzaga Prep with him. We talked about getting together this summer a couple of days before his death. Over the past few decades it was always a privilege and a lot of fun to hang out with Rob at the cabin. We were different in many ways, but enjoyed each other's company including many, many conversations. We also went to a few Mariners' spring training games in Arizona,...

So many great childhood memories from our time together at your home in the valley. Climbing in and out of the irrigation ditches and laughing at how filthy we could get before being "caught" by our saintly and great moms! So glad we met again a couple years ago to laugh again. Be seeing you! Your cousin Alan Solinsky

I have so many fond memories of Rob at all our family gatherings. He was such a kind loving soul, he will surely be missed! All my love and prayers, Renee Rietz-Cartwright

My condolences to the entire Matthew family for your loss. I had 'just' visited with Robby at my B-I-L's funeral, Don Rietz. I was shocked and deeply saddened by Robby's passing because he seemed very vibrant and alive, a man with intent and a mission. He was telling me about some of his projects he was working on and tracking down the materials to construct said projects. I will forever remember Robby's distinct, commanding voice that could be heard from almost anywhere when was close and...