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Matthew Bergstedt Obituary
Matthew grew up in Sunnyvale and Saratoga, California. He was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Saratoga High School in 1990. He earned a two-year degree from Utah Valley Community College and a Bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Studies from the University of Utah. He obtained a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. He was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a mission in Norway.
Most important in Matthew's life were his loving wife and four-year-old son Jakob. Matthew was married to Ingjerd Merete Johansen on July 5, 1997 in the Manti, L.D.S. temple. Their second son is expected to be born in May. They have lived the last three years in Louisville, Kentucky where Ingjerd is attending dental school and Matt practiced as a family counselor. He served in the High Priest group in his ward. Matt was adventurous and loved to experience all he could in life. He enjoyed snowboarding, rock climbing and creating pottery. He was a devoted husband, father, son and brother and he will be sorely missed. We are thankful to all the doctors, nurses and pharmaceutical companies who were so helpful in his fight against cancer. We are grateful for the continued support of all our loved ones.
Matthew is survived by his wife Ingjerd and his son Jakob Waldemar; his parents and two sisters, Lisa Ortega and Stacy (Roland) Wright; parents-in-law Egil and Gunvor Johansen of Norway; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Faun Acord and Waldemar and Ruth Bergstedt.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 12:00 noon at the Valley View Stake Center, 2245 East 3900 South in Salt Lake City. Family and friends may visit Tuesday evening from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive, or at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Bergstedt
Karin & Uli Rückauer
February 9, 2005
Dear Ingjerd, Gunvor and Egil: we want to tell you how sad we are for you all and your families. We mourn with you. At times in life like these we have difficulty to understand our Father in Heaven's will, but yet we know he loves us and has no intention whatsoever to harm us.
We pray that all of you can feel the Father's love and care.
With deepest sympathie to you and with love,
Karin and Uli
Solveig Mikkelsen Wyssenbach
February 7, 2005
Dear Ingjerd, Jakob, Einar and Connie.
I am sorry to hear the news of Matt's passing. My family and I spent one day with him and his little family last summer. He is a special young man and as he was one of the missionaries who helped change my life he became an eternal friend. His testimony of the Savior was given to me and because of this I know we will meet again at our Savior's feet.
Solveig Mikkelsen Wyssenbach, from Tromsø, Norway
Justin, Sarah & Sabine Webb
February 3, 2005
Dearest Children of God,
pages i could fill with beautiful words to remind and remenice of a beautiful life gone through and by ours; only one however, may truly represent and express what our dear Matthew is in our lives: Love. All that lives in harmony with our Lord lives within us and binds us to our beloved, who have gone ahead of us into the next phase of existence. I pray we may increase that which we have received; i feel i have a clearer view and knowledge of Joseph Smith and of our Saviour for having Matthew in my life. He left so much more than his body with this earth; his works, countenence, council and his love filling our hearts. We pray for his family, particularly Injerd, Jakob and their child yet developing. Nevertheless, my words and tears are inadequate to comfort, there is only one word: Love. May the Spirit grant you a comfort of truth and of the love that our Father gives.
Linda S. Bennett
February 2, 2005
To Ingjerd, Jakob, Einar and Connie,
I'm deeply saddened to hear of your loss. But I'm most grateful that I was able to spend time with Matthew and all of you last summer when you visited Norway. I'm grateful that I got to see Matthew one more time. It was a wonderful day. It's so hard to believe that Matthew's gone; I'm in shock and can't seem to absorb the information. I just got my last e-mail from him on January 4th. He was so happy, talking about Ingjerd's pregnancy and the forthcoming birth of their second son in May. He talked about Ingjerd's residency program and their move to Lexington in May. Matthew was always so happy, positive, optimistic. I have Matthew's and Ingjerd's wedding announcement picture hanging on my "Missionary Wall", and his gentle, sweet and smiling face looks down where I sit. Matthew served part of his mission here in Tromsø, and he was such a positive asset to our little Branch. I'm grateful to know that because of our Savior's Atonement, it will one day be possible for me to see Matthew again. May you feel peace, comfort and love during these difficult times.
Love,
Robert Pinkelman
February 2, 2005
We are very sorry and sympathetic for the passing of Matthew. I was one of his missionary companions in Norway. My wife met him briefly while we were living in Utah. We remember when he called us the night before his wedding just wanting to talk. I miss our conversations.
Maita Jensen (Rückauer)
January 31, 2005
Dear Ingjerd and family
I wish to send my sympthay to you and your family. Although I have not known Matthew my heart has ached since I received the news of his passing away. My thought and prayers have been with you over these past days. May the Savior's love ease your pain and sorrow.
Love
Paul and Donna Prudence
January 30, 2005
Dearest Family,
Although words cannot begin to ease the sorrow of Matt's passing, please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers and that God's love will guide you. May the love you had for Matt live forever in your heart, bringing you comfort and lasting peace. We are so sorry. With Our Love and Prayers.
Philip and Patricia Higbee Du Toit
January 29, 2005
We remember most recently meeting up with Matthew in April 2003 at a baseball game in Kentucky. He approached us with his beautiful beaming smile, carrying Jakob on his shoulders. We were immediately embraced and felt his genuine love. I always remember Matthew making the Terry family reunions fun for all the cousins, especially the younger ones who looked up to him so much. He will be greatly missed. We feel grateful for the Atonement of our Saviour Jesus Christ and for a loving Heavenly Father to whom we may return. Our love and prayers are with you Ingjerd, Jakob, Connie, Einar, Stacy and Lisa.
Michelle and Greg Williams
January 27, 2005
May the Lord encircle you in His loving arms and lift you up in this time of your loss. We will miss the beautiful smiles and genuine conversation we have enjoyed with our cousin Matthew. Our condolences and love to Ingjerd, Jakob, Connie and Einar, Lisa and Stacy. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Glen and Mary Higbee
January 26, 2005
Our dear cousins, Ingerd, Jacob, Connie and Einar, Lisa, Stacy and Roland,
We send our deep love and sympathy to you as we contemplate the wonderful life of dear Matthew. With gratitude we think of the miraculous love and comfort which comes from our Savior, Jesus Christ. His Atonement provides us with the knowledge, faith, and peace we need now, and the power to arise with Matthew and be in the Eternal Family of our Heavenly Father. We look forward to seeing him there. We love you and pray for that comfort and peace to be with you. Please stay close and come visit us for happier times.
Always,
Fay Croxford
January 25, 2005
Dear Bergstedt Family,
We are the parents of Adri and Chad Murdock, fellow dental students in Kentucky. We had met Matt and Injerd when we visited and were so sorry to hear of his passing. There are many heroes we meet in this life, and your family are proving to be some of the most valiant in the face of tragedy. May our Father in Heaven bless all of you at this difficult time and may we understand his Eternal Plan more fully. Sincerely, The Croxford's
Jen (Thompson) Haglund
January 25, 2005
Matt's passing breaks my heart. What a wonderful friend, adoring husband and father. We are so grateful to have been able to keep in touch and live close enough to see you (Ingjerd, Jakob and Matt) over the past few years. We are thinking of you and praying for you constantly. With much love, your friends Jen, Rich, Charlie and Cleo Haglund
Kent Wallace
January 25, 2005
To Matt's Family,
Stephanie, Erik, Steffen, Jasmin, and I extend our deepest condolences to you. We had the pleasure of knowing and loving Matt for the past decade. The good times we shared will be remembered and cherished forever. Kent B. Wallace
Richard Lucy
January 25, 2005
I met Matthew at the Skogfjorden language camp in Minnesota.
Climbing Mt. Olympus with "Waldemar" has always been and always will be one of my fondest memories. An amazing hike with an amazing person talking of amazing things.
Deepest sympathies to all.
Dustin Acord
January 24, 2005
I am so sorry to here about Matt he was a great man.
I am one of many younger cousins to Matt. No matter what your age was Matt was always there to take you under his wing and make you feel like a part of the family. He spend many hours in the pool teaching us kids to swim and play games. You always new that Matt was there to lend an ear, and always had somthing nice to say.
Einar and Connie thank for the privlidge of knowing Matt...I will miss you cous
Kim Jacobsen-Petty
January 24, 2005
Einar and Connie,
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that you find comfort in knowing that he is waiting for you in Heaven.
Einar, I am not sure if you remember me, I am Parley Jacobsen's daughter, I knew you when you worked at Harman's.
God Bless You.
Kim
Staci Sutter (Kerr)
January 24, 2005
To Matt's Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I went to high school and graduated with Matt in 1990. He was a wonderful person and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Staci Sutter
John & Patti Marinos
January 24, 2005
Dear Connie and Einar
Patti and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of Matthew. May the Lord be with you at this time.
Love John and Patti Marinos
Joni and Art Milne-Souverein
January 24, 2005
Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers.
Joni, Art and Erik
Tessa Melson
January 24, 2005
Matt, I will miss you terribly. It's been ages since I saw you, didn't know I was gonna say good bye to you so soon in life. My family & I will keep your family in our prayers. Lisa (my buddy), I am crying & praying for you. Your friend, Tessa & family...Matt, You will be missed so much.
Judy Bianchi
January 24, 2005
Einar and Connie,
Lou and I wanted to express our deepest sympathy and to let you know we're thinking of you at this difficult time. I hope your many friends and strong faith will be a comfort for you in the coming days.
Love, Lou & Judy Bianchi
Marit Lucy
January 24, 2005
May the Lord bless you in this time of grief and may your faith sustain you.
Cyndia Halsey
January 24, 2005
May God give you all strength during this heartbreaking time. May you trust in His promise for your future reunion - together again forever.
Arne & Liv Jorunn Fagertun
January 24, 2005
Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers for you in these difficult times from Fagertuns Moss.
Håper Herren gir deg styrke til å holde ut Ingjerd. Med de beste ønsker fra Liv Jorunn og Arne.
cheryl grove
January 24, 2005
ALthough I did not know Matthew or his family personally, my thoughts and prayers are being sent to you all at this sad sad time.
From what I have read, Matthew was an amazing young man and will be greatly missed. He put up an amazing fight against an awful disease. Again, my prayers are with you all!!
fondly,
Cheryl
(another Melanoma Warrior)
Kim and Pam Norris
January 24, 2005
We love you so much and are so proud of your strength and faith. So many fun times we have shared at the Terry Reunions, and visiting in Nauvoo and the special trip that y'all took to see Jeffrey pitch in Kentucky. We pray for continued strength, warmth and love. What a wonderful family.
Love, Kim and Pam Norris and Family
Vidar Dahlgren
January 24, 2005
we in norway feel for Ingjerd and her family... God bless you
Tone and Ole Podhorny
January 24, 2005
Ingjerd and family:
Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers for you in these difficult times from across the sea.
lisa s
January 24, 2005
Even though I do not know you, my heart goes out to you. I was diagnosed with Stage IV melanoma 11/99 and I count my blessings every day. I hope and pray that a cure is found.
Glenn and Sherrol Hadfield
January 23, 2005
Einar and Connie, we are saddened to learn of Matt's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We think of you often, and send our love and deepest regrets.
Johan Svendsen
January 23, 2005
May God Bless you all during this time. My heart is with you during this time, I know what you feel. I'm so sorry for your loss Ingjerd. But I cannot take it away, even if I want to.
David Sandum
January 23, 2005
It is with great sadness that we see Matthew leave this world. My wife Kjersti and I, first met Matthew at the University of Utah (Ingjerd and Kjersti grew up together). Many are the fond memories since. Matthew had wonderful charisma and a playful attitude to life. Yet, engaged in discussion, one soon noticed his deep intellect and wise charachter. I am truly grateful we got to met him and his family here in Norway this summer. Seeing my art studio and paintings, Matthew bubbled with enthusiasm, and commented how he couldn't wait to do his pottery again. I am certain that one day he will. He was so thoughtful of others, escpecially children. In a mail to me, dated dec 15, Matthew commented how grateful he was to have his mother stay with them, and how it had benifitted his son Jacob's vocabulary (reading etc). He truly cared for all around him. Now he is in the care, of him who cares the most.
Trina & Mick Preece
January 23, 2005
I am ever so saddened to learn of your loss, our loss, the world's loss! Matthew was a light that radiated through his strength and sense of humor! He will be loved and remembered ALWAYS. I am sure that your pain is overwhelming, I cannot imagine losing my son/husband/brother... it is tough enough losing my friend! Lisa Rogers Scoffield and Matthew were two of my very first friends in the LDS faith in the Saratoga Singles Ward; as a matter of fact, I believe that he attended my baptism in 1991... before his mission?? Anyhow, his spirit>>>amazing: his smile>>>contagious; his strength>>>unwavering; standing in judgement of NO ONE!! I am a better person for knowing him. With all of the love, thoughts, and prayers I have to offer, Trina Huff Preece (Weston, too)
4440 Caren St., Fremont, CA 94538
Jana Johansen
January 23, 2005
Dear Family,
It has been so difficult knowing of Matthew's death. But I am so grateful Per-Erik is able to be with you, Ingjerd, at this time. I know after speaking with you on the phone that he is needed with you. I am certain that there is comfort in having him there.
I am sorry to you Einar and Connie. I know it is very difficult losing your son. But I know what a wonderful son he was. He was a part of our lives also.
The comfort we all have is knowing we will see him again one day. The gospel is true. And how wonderful for the temple marriage he and Ingjerd have had. They have a wonderful, sweet son and another one on the way.
Catrine and I wish we could be there, but circumstances have made that not possible, but we know Per-Erik is there for all of us. We love you all and our thoughts and prayers go with you. We will be thinking of the family especially on Wednesday.
Love,
Jana and Catrine Johansen
(sister-in-law and niece to Ingjerd and Matthew)
Angelica Green
January 23, 2005
To Matthew's Family and Friends:
I don't know you but we have a special connection--my best friend, Lindsey, just passed away Nov. 10 at NCI in Bethesda, also from melanoma. She was 24. I just want to let you know that we know exactly what you are feeling and what you've gone through and will pray for you to find strength and comfort everyday. God Bless You all.
Richard & Iliene Simonsen
January 23, 2005
We are saddened with the passing but are reassured with the knowlege God is over all and this is not the end. We will meet again.
He had a full life and will be missed.
Dawn Cook
January 23, 2005
My heart is with you. Wow, this is tough. Hang in there.
Don Acord
January 23, 2005
Hi Family,
I must confess that this is not how I invisioned our lives going. The loss of our children, our parents, and for Ingjerd the loss of a spouse. These are the hardest times for everyone left behind. The best of times for those who are chosen by Heavenly Father to go back, at a time that seems early to those of us left greaving. You all know that I am not the most religious one in the family but I do believe that we will get a chance to be together again later. That is what keeps me feeling ok when these things happen. I am so very sorry that you have to experience the pain but I promise that those who have gone before are thrilled that Matt get's to be with them. I love you all even if I don't show it often enough.
Love you thanks, see ya bye.
Uncle Don.
Kathi Hiltz
January 23, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss. Matthew fought the battle like a true soldier. MM is a beast, one person every hour dies from MM. My daughter was dx at age 20, thank you for letting the public know that Matthew passed from MM, not just the word "cancer". I will keep you all in my prayers...Kathi
Diane Higbee
January 23, 2005
To the Bergstedt Family:
May God Bless you during this time. I appreciated having Matthew as a 2nd cousin and will indeed miss him dearly.
With much Love,
Alicia Forry
January 23, 2005
I'm so sorry for your loss. I too have been diagnosed with melanoma as well as many family members, and know what it is like to battle the beast! We will miss this melanoma warrior greatly!
Paul & Judy Clark
January 23, 2005
Dearest Einar-Connie-Ingjerd and family:
Our hearts go out to you at this time and we know that our Savior made it possible to surpass this short mortal existence and move forward with the choicest and most intimate of blessings for such a generous, compassionate and tender family that is so very much loved. We are so grateful to have spent time with Matt in Louisville in October (and Nauvoo in 2003) and know that he will always be close in our hearts, spirits and minds. May you feel the tender and loving compassion that will encircle you always for raising such a fine man and Ingjerd for being a wonderful wife and companion with an eternal family in place.
All our love,
Paul-Judy-Missy-Cougar and
Uncle Rue and Aunt LoRee
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