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Matthew Bumpus Obituary
(1977 - 2008) Matt passed away on August 3, 2008, after a courageous two-year battle with leukemia. He was born in Auburn, Calif., and grew up in Roseville. Loving husband to Lisa and devoted father to sons Nathaniel, 11 years old and Aaron 21 months old. Beloved son of Robert and Jonita. Survived by his sister Tammy and her husband Michael; grandparents Robert and Betty; grandmother Geneva; stepmother Laura; stepbrother John; stepsisters Amanda and Katie; mother-in-law Debbie; father-in-law Jim; brother-in-law Jim and his wife Erica; brother-in-law Greg; sister-in-law Virginia; many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless treasured friends. Preceded in death by grandfather Frank Perkins. Matthew was a proud soldier in the United States Army. He was a decorated veteran of the Iraq War and served stateside and in Korea. He was an employee of Comcast Cable Company. A devout Christian, Matthew attended Abundant Life Fellowship. Visitation will be at LAMBERTS FUNERAL HOME, 400 Douglas Blvd., Roseville on Thursday, August 7, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Abundant Life Fellowship, 706 Atlantic St., Roseville on Friday, August 8, at 12:00 p.m., Interment will be at Roseville Cemetery. Memorial donations for the family can be sent to: Lisa Bumpus at 1000 Sunrise Avenue, Ste. 9B, Box 411, Roseville, CA 95661.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Bumpus
Denise Moeller
September 8, 2008
Dear Bumpus family,
My heart and prayers are with all of you during this time of horrible sadness.
I didn't know Matt, but having gone through the loss of my 21 year old son 4 years ago, I know the heartache that loss causes. I lead a grief support group in Roseville, if you need someone to talk to feel free to contact me.
Please know that you will be in my heart and prayers throughout the next few days, weeks and months.
Shawn Katapodis
August 8, 2008
Matt had a laugh and smile that would make anyone feel like they were the funniest person in the world. That is one of my found memories I have from high school that Matt and I shared. May your laugh and smile light up the heavens.
Marcia Philemon
August 8, 2008
Matt... A wonderful person, friendly and accepting of all people he met. Courageous, selfless, strong. A proud husband and father. I'm so honored to have known him...His spirit lives on in two handsome boys.
Stormy&Paradise Lockhart
August 8, 2008
My husband worked with Matt. He always spoke very highly of him and his family> My children and I felt as if we know him very well and we had only meet a few times Chris had always been touched by his faith before and after he became sick. We are so sorry for your lose. I know that my husband and family by knowing him gained so much. You are in are prays.
Colleen Belisle
August 7, 2008
May God Bless you and your family Matt will be missed here in the BMT unit. He will always remain in our thoughts and prayers. God bless from BMT nurses and staff at Sutter General Hospital
Ed and Mindy Corr
August 7, 2008
The time I spent with Matt was always good! Matt was one of the best people I knew and I was very proud to say that I knew him! You will be missed my friend!
Bridget Leary-Pesce
August 7, 2008
To Matt's family,
I was lucky enough to go to high school with Matt and I can only say the kindest things about him. I lost my Dad this past September to the same aggressive form of leukemia as Matt. One week he was here and 7 days after being diagnosed we lost him. I have faith that Matt is now at peace and no longer suffering, as I know what a terribly painful illness it is. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Toni Petric
August 7, 2008
Bumpus family- I knew Matt in high school and remember his bright smile walking through the halls. His bout with cancer was a tough one and one I kept an eye on after beating mine two years ago. Please know that he will always be in our hearts and prayers. My condolences to his wife and children and imidiate family.
SGT Robert Kilday
August 6, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Matthew but I just wanted to say that he truly is a hero for his service to this great nation. We have lost another Army brother. I'm sure he is smiling down upon all of us in heaven. Again, I'm so sorry for your loss. He will not be forgotten.
Sheryl
August 6, 2008
To the Entire Bumpus Family,
I only knew Matt through my mom Di who worked with Jo at EDI. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. I know you all worked very hard to find a cure for this horrible disease that took Matt. May God bless you, protect you and give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Matt - May you rest in peace. You are a true HERO who fought for our freedom and protection. You are now in heaven with your Lord and He has received you as an angel to still protect and watch over all of us from above. Thank you Matt.
John Roman
August 6, 2008
The world is a lessor place without you and your warm smile. I will miss you.
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