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Joshua Matthews Obituary
January 12, 1976 ~ April 4, 2023
Our beloved dad, son, brother and uncle Josh passed away on April 4th, 2023. Josh was born January 12, 1976 to the very proud parents of Howard Douglas Matthews and Gail Green Matthews.
Josh was the eldest of six beautiful children and is survived by his parents, sisters; Annie May (Zak) Hansen, Amanda (Clint) Rasmussen, brothers; Makay Douglas (Shannon) Matthews, and Patrick John Matthews. He was a loving dad to Riley Silas Sharp and daughter Kelsea May Matthews, uncle to five fun loving nephews; Jordan, CJ, Mason, Connor, and Landon, and seven beautiful nieces; Ava, Olivia, Trish, Mackenzie, Claire, Lucy and Lila.
He is preceded in death by his brother Harrison, grandparents; Douglas and Elaine Matthews and Elden and Barbara Green, Uncles; David Matthews and Gregory Matthews, cousins; Nickolas Green and Brennan Green.
Josh had the biggest heart, and was such a compassionate, loyal and generous person. He was a loving father who lived for his children. He was intelligent, quick-witted, and loved to tease. His interests were skiing, fly fishing and spending time outdoors. He attended Bingham High School and took a trade course in framing homes. This began a career in the construction industry where he designed and sold trusses. He had an opportunity at one point to work for a company that required him to travel to many locations throughout the United States, as well as travel overseas to Germany, and some of the surrounding countries. Josh made many new lifelong friends while on his travels. At the time of his death he was employed at Truss Plant as a truss designer.
Words cannot describe how much we will all miss you Josh, and God be with you till we meet again.
A viewing will be held at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State Street, Midvale, Utah 84020, on Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00, and Tuesday afternoon for one hour, from 1:00 to 2:00. Graveside services will be held at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, immediately following the viewing.
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Brice Holladay
April 13, 2023
Mosh Dog, I'm sad we did not get one more fishing outing together,say hi to Trent for me, you will be missed your friend Hollywood.
Bonnie (Millet) Turner
April 11, 2023
I knew Josh and his sweet family all of my childhood. Josh was so fun and sat next to me on the bus and made me laugh all the way to and from school. My heart goes out to all who's lives he touched.
Troy Johnson
April 10, 2023
I knew Josh as a kid and had many fun summer adventures hanging out in the neighborhood. The Matthews family was always so kind to me. Thank you for being wonderful friends and neighbors!
Meera
April 10, 2023
This breaks my heart! He was always so kind to me and could always make me laugh! He kids are his pride and joy! Family is everything to him.
Matthews family I´m so sorry for your loss. Love you all!
Cameron Green
April 10, 2023
Rest my friend.
Kristi (Green) Runyan
April 10, 2023
I'm so sorry to hear about Josh's passing. He was a childhood friend and always so fun and kind. He will be missed.
Chris Genore
April 9, 2023
You will be missed my brother.
RIP
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