Matthew Ryan "Matt" Christopher

Matthew Ryan "Matt" Christopher obituary

Matthew Ryan "Matt" Christopher

Matthew Christopher Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 26, 2023.
Matthew Christopher, 33, of Federal Way, WA. passed away on November 7, 2023. He was born on December 12, 1989, in Federal Way, WA. to his loving parents Jan and David Christopher. Matthew is also survived by his oldest brother Nicholas and his younger sister Allison. He went to Federal Way High School and graduated in 2008. After graduation he went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Wa State University. Upon graduation he worked for the United States Postal Service for several years.

Matthew participated in many sporting activities while growing up. Boys Club basketball, local Federal Way soccer teams, Marine Hills swimming, and high school tennis. He also participated in high school jazz band. In addition Matthew was a member of the high school honor society. He had a keen interest in world events and loved to travel with his family all over the United States and Europe.

Matthew was generous, kind, and compassionate to people he knew and anyone he would meet. He was always there if you needed him. His family will truly miss him and forever have him in our hearts.

Our family is planning a memorial service/celebration of life in February 2024 to honor Matt's memory. We will gather to remember the impact he had on our lives and the love he shared with everyone he knew.

Matt will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched. His kindness, generosity, and loving nature will be remembered forever.

Please join us in celebrating Matt's life and the legacy he leaves behind.

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April 27, 2025

David Christopher posted to the memorial.

April 27, 2025

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April 27, 2025

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30 Entries

David Christopher

April 27, 2025

Beloved Matt,
Child of my heart, soul of my soul,
I call to you across the rivers of light.

If you hear me, let my love reach you,
like the wind carries a song across the sea.

I send you my blessings, my remembrance, my hope.
I ask for your light to touch my heart in return,
gently, peacefully, whenever it is right.

Our bond is stronger than death.
Our love is part of the endless flame.
We are joined beyond time,
beyond sorrow, beyond fear.

Until the day we meet again,
may you rise in peace,
and may I walk with your light beside me.

David Christopher

April 27, 2025

"May the bond of love between our souls never be broken.
May the light of my heart reach you wherever you are.
May your spirit rise higher in peace and joy.
And may we meet again in the eternal world of truth.
Amen.

I found this prayer for Matt.  Very beautiful

David Christopher

April 27, 2025

Blessing for Matt´s Soul

Beloved Matt,
I send you my love across the rivers of light.
I know your heart was always seeking love,
and I bless your soul now with the love you longed for.

May you be embraced in peace and joy.
May your spirit find the partnership, the friendship,
the deep belonging you always deserved.

You are not alone.
You were never alone.
And you never will be.

May the light of your soul shine brighter than all sorrow.
May you rise higher and higher in peace,
until we meet again in the world of truth.

Amen.

David Christopher

April 12, 2024

David Christopher

April 12, 2024

David Christopher

March 27, 2024

Allison Eakes

March 23, 2024

Single Memorial Tree

Valerie and Bruce Belsky

Planted Trees

David Christopher

January 27, 2024

David Christopher

January 27, 2024

Margaret Blankenship

January 1, 2024

Margaret Blankenship

January 1, 2024

Margaret Blankenship

January 1, 2024

I will always remember Matt´s kind heart, bright eyes and engaging smile. He brought a bit of sunshine to every gathering.

Margaret Blankenship

January 1, 2024

Margaret Blankenship

January 1, 2024

Margaret Blankenship

January 1, 2024

Margaret Blankenship

January 1, 2024

Margaret Blankenship

January 1, 2024

Margaret Blankenship

January 1, 2024

I will always remember Matt´s kind heart, bright eyes and happy smile. He brought a bit of sunshine to all of our gatherings.

Mark Beausoleil

December 31, 2023

When we all flew down by ourselves to California and went to Magic Mountain. That was such a great time

David Christopher

December 30, 2023

David Christopher

December 30, 2023

David Christopher

December 30, 2023

Jan Christopher

December 29, 2023

David Christopher

December 28, 2023

David Christopher

December 28, 2023

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

Mark Beausoleil

December 28, 2023

Great times in Mexico!

Mark Beausoleil

December 28, 2023

We had fun in Mexico also

Karin Otterholt

December 26, 2023

Christopher Christmases were always so special.

Mark Beausoleil

December 26, 2023

I will never forget the time me and Matt went on a cruise ship together. I think that was one of the funniest and best times we had growing up. Even though I had lots of times and memories with Matt, the cruise ship we took together was the one he always brought up when we saw each other

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