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Matthew Burton Obituary

Matthew Alan Burton was born on Oct. 21, 1968, in Santa Maria, CA to Ettamae and Gary Burton. He passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital, Boise, ID. Matthew moved to Burley, ID with his parents and older brother, Ken, when he was eleven months old so the boys could be near their grandparents. The Burton family then moved to Pocatello in 1974 where Matthew attended Grace Lutheran, Washington Elementary, Franklin Junior High, and Pocatello High School. Matt participated in football and wrestling at Pocatello High and graduated in 1986. Upon graduating from high school, he attended Idaho State University and obtained a BBA in Finance from the College of Business. Matt joined the National Guard during his college years and went to basic training in Fort Sill, OK. He was an honor graduate from Advanced Individualized Training in artillery fire direction. After ten years of service, Matt was honorably discharged. Matthew was an avid bicyclist and enjoyed long rides with his buddies. He won gold and silver medals in bicycling during the First Security Games. Matt enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing rugby, snowmobiling, and gardening. He was a top notch bowler and rolled a 299 in his Boise League. Matt was a gifted woodworker and potter, and his family and friends are proud to display his artistic creations. Matt met his perfect partner, Marreen Baker in Boise, and they were married on May 24, 2003. Matt's lifelong dream was to be a father, and on May 13, 2005, Matt and Marr were blessed with a little miracle, McKenna Jeannine and five years later on July 9, 2010, Maxton Lee completed the family. Matt's greatest joy was caring for his children; he was the most compassionate, loving father imaginable. Matt was preceded in death by his mother, Ettamae, who he dearly loved and his grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Marreen; children: McKenna and Max; father, Gary (Helen) Burton; older brother, Ken (Angela) Burton; nephews Anthony Bosquez (great niece Matilda Bosquez), Tyler Kratzke, and Christian Burton; sister-in-law, Colleen (Tony) Wonacott; nephew, Cody; niece, Kelsey; brother-in-law, Rob (Tanya) Baker; nephew, Zachary; niece, Gloria; mother and father-in-law Richard and Jeanie Baker and best friend, Gerrad Montgomery. A celebration of Matt's life will be held at Meridian Friends Church at 1021 W. Pine Ave. Meridian, ID on Thursday, July 19th at 1:00 p.m. In memory of Matt, contributions may be made to McKenna and Maxton's college fund. Remembrances may be left for the family at www.AccentFuneral.com Arrangements are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home.

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Published by Idaho Statesman on Jul. 17, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Burton

24 Entries

Cindy McKay

August 8, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that Jesus will comfort you and your children in the coming days, months and years. I admired the tender care Matt always gave to his family.

Jason Hensel

July 21, 2012

I could count Matt as one of my best friends in High School. Growing up we would often spend nearly every waking minute together just hanging out. Even though we were close in school, we moved away and lost touch as time went on. I was glad I had the opportunity to reunite a couple years ago and see him again and meet Maureen and their new child. I looked up to Matt and he will always remind me of the person I want to be. The world will be a little less bright now that he's not here. My condolences to his family, and best wishes with the challenges ahead.

Mike Wallace

July 19, 2012

Matt and I was friends since grade school all the way through high school, we lost touch after high school until about two years ago when we found each other on facebook, we had planned to have lunch but we was always to busy. Matt was a great guy always a kind word for everyone.Matt, you will be missed by all that knew you....RIP old friend

July 19, 2012

I had the privilege to work with Matt at the Idaho State Tax Commission for many years. Matt always had such a positive and friendly attitude and was a real joy to work with. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your many memories of Matt help ease the pain you are suffering. Lyle & Judy Gessford

Karen D

July 19, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dawn Houghton

July 19, 2012

Maureen, Mckenna and Maxton, may you find peace in knowing that you were truly loved by a great man who thought the world of you, I worked with Matt in Canyon Co and will never forget his kindness. My prayers are with you.

Matt's beautiful family.

Burton

July 18, 2012

Ellen Pitcairn

July 18, 2012

My thoughts and prrayers are with the family. Matt, you will be missed

July 18, 2012

At one time Matt was my son-in-law and I loved him to pieces...My prayers are with his wife and children and Gary his dad...He was a sweetheart...

July 17, 2012

You were a great guy and I really enjoyed working with you Matt. I know you can hear me.
Charlene B

Stephanie Veach

July 17, 2012

Matt was a great man! I truly enjoyed working with him. He will be missed by many and remembered by all.

Whitmore's

July 17, 2012

I cannot believe such a caring, wonderful, funny man is no longer here. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Matt's family. We hope peace surrounds them during this difficult time.

Teri Van Dyck

July 17, 2012

Marreen, McKenna & Max... You now have a guardian Angel who will watch over you always. He is only a whisper away. My love and prayers continue for you. Much love!!!!

July 17, 2012

My thoughts & prayers are with your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
I worked with Matt in the Gem County
Assessors office and we will miss his
humor and kindness to us all. May God
comfort and give you all peace during this hard time of your life.
Linda Penix

Brooke Brennan

July 17, 2012

Matt was always so kind and helpful at the assessor's office! I am saddened to hear this news. May the Lord bless his family and loved ones and bring them peace during this painful time.

Eileen Zink

July 17, 2012

I remember Matt as being so personable and fun to work with, even tho I was just his mortgage lender, I remember both of you were so nice. Marreen,I am so sorry for your loss. Eileen Zink

Megan Keene

July 17, 2012

I am so sorry for you loss. Matt was always so kind in passing at work.
May God bless and bring you and your family comfort during this time.

Kasey Freelove

July 17, 2012

I worked with Matt at Canyon County and I was so saddened to hear of his passing. Matt was always willing to help his fellow co-workers and answer any questions or help solve any problems. He was even nice enough to bring us girls up front a little treat of some kind after the crazy assessment period to say thanks for all our help. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.

Brad Clark

July 17, 2012

I only knew Matt for the year or so he worked for Gem County, but I found him to be an incredibly authentic human being. He genuinely cared about those he interacted with and sought the truth in all he did.

July 17, 2012

Marreen, we are here for you!

Marnie
Idaho Veterans Network

Joan Kaufman

July 17, 2012

I worked with Matt at Canyon County. What a kind-hearted, witty, helpful, intelligent man. Even when he was ready to pull his hair out, he had a smile on his face. I remember his joy at becoming a father twice. Those of us who worked with him were blessed.

July 17, 2012

My heart is saddned by your loss.
Matt was a wonderful coworker and
will truly be missed.
Diana Stewart

Bruce Bristol

July 17, 2012

We were so sad to hear of Matt's death. We enjoyed knowing him as a boy and are sorry we had not seen much of him in later years. We know he meant a lot to him Grandma Dessenberger.

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