John Matthew Madsen

Matthew Madsen  (Matt)  MANTI- John Matthew (Matt)  Madsen, 35, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2004.  He was born June 3, 1968 in Gunnison Utah to Jack and Leslie Madsen. Matt lived life to his fullest. He was a gentle, kind and loving man. He was very generous to all he knew. Matt loved working with his hands on woodwork. He did construction learning to handle heavy equipment. You could always find him shining the chrome on his vehicles. Matt was happiest when he was with his family and friends. Matt married Samantha Marie, May 31, 1990. They later divorced.  Survived by his three beautiful children, Colton John, age 12, twin daughters, Kelsey Marie and Kiersten Nichole age 10, sister Tracy (Steve) Johansen, Mt. Pleasant; brother Marty (Katrina) Magna; a half sister Christy Carlon of Sandy; nieces are Jaclyn and Kemrey; nephews Justin, Mason, Mack, Nathan and Alex; grandmothers are Dagney Madsen, Jean Keller of Manti. Preceded in death by grandfathers Spencer Madsen, Halbert Keller, and Keith Conner.  Matt will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services will be held at the Sterling Ward Chapel on Saturday April 24, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. where friends call Friday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Sat. 9:00 to 10:30 prior to services. Burial - Manti City Cemetery. Funeral Directors - Buchanan Mortuary.