Matthew Gaspard Obituary

Matthew Gaspard
August 6, 1953 - July 25, 2023
Anderson Island, Washington - Matthew Scott Gaspard, just before his 70th birthday, died from cancer on July 25th, 2023 in the home he built on Anderson Island, WA. Scott graduated from Puyallup H.S. in 1971 and University of Puget Sound in 1975. After working five years for state government in Olympia, he worked for the Washington Financial League, a banking trade association, where he was the CEO for 25 years. Scott also held senior positions dealing with banking policy before retiring in 2014.
Scott bravely fought off his first bout of cancer in 2014, allowing him quality time with his family, especially his young granddaughters on his beloved Island. He continued to sail, water ski, launch into the water off his rope swing, outwork everyone on projects, enjoy Island concerts, and sleep under the stars, until cancer returned to take his life. Scott's heartbeat is embedded within Agate Beach and he will be long remembered with great joy.
He is survived by his wife Gwen (Soine), sons Tyler and Kellen, and granddaughters Lydia and Violet. He is also survived by his mother Joanne Gaspard, brother Marcus Gaspard and sisters Paula Gaspard, Deborah Evans, and Paige Gaspard. His younger brother, Grant, died in 2021 and father, Gordon, died in 1989.
No services are planned, at this time. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Scott's name to:
Anderson Island Parks & Recreation District
C/O Belen Schneider
12503 95th St Ct
Anderson Island, WA 98303
https://andersonislandparks.org/donate

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Published by The Olympian on Jul. 30, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Gaspard

14 Entries

Keith Clark

September 28, 2023

My sincere condolences to Scotts family. I first met Scott when he was hired by The Office of Financial Management and I was assigned as his mentor/supervisor. Scott proved to be a special person and a good friend.
Over the years we would meet occasionally for coffee or lunch -- all special times.
There is no doubt that he will leave an empty spot in many hearts.

Dianna Terrien

August 27, 2023

Very sad. A great loss of a truly wonderful person. My heart goes out to his beautiful family.

Jessica Fortescue

August 16, 2023

I was so sorry to hear about Scott's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Scott in Olympia when I was early in my career. He was the real deal: kind, hardworking, smart and supportive. We bonded over Anderson Island, and he absolutely loved to talk about his home, and his growing family. He was so proud of everyone, and glowed when he spoke about everyone he loved. I have vivid memories of talking with Scott when I was very young into my career; he gave me a lot of advice, guidance, and support. And he always treated me with such kindness and respect, which really stood out to me in a very competitive field. My sincere regrets for the family. Scott will be missed by many.

Bob Flowers

August 10, 2023

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William Marsh

August 8, 2023

Dear Everyone in the Gaspard family, my deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences in the passing of Scott. Its been a longtime since I have had the honor and pleasure of seeing the Gaspard family member's all together and the only time that that happened when I was working at Steilacoom Outboard from 1961 to 1970. I always looked for you guy's coming down the trail from the walkover bridge down to the marina when the weather started getting better in the late spring. Always a happy family, you guys made my weekend special when you showed up at the marina. Take care and god bless everyone! Best, William Marsh ( I had that blue & white Glasspar G3)

Ron Kline

August 7, 2023

Nothing but the fondest memories of living a door down from the Pink House, Basketball in the driveway playing games of pickel on the sidewalk sharing our love for sports ,God bless you all and thank you for sharing Scott His memory will always be with me .

Bonnie J Baker-Muench

August 2, 2023

Gwen, I am so sorry to hear of you loss.. Bonnie Baker-Muench

Ronald Koecke

July 31, 2023

Scott was ALWAYS a stand up guy to me even though we were rivals PHS is ok.

Cheryle (Pedersen) Still

July 31, 2023

Condolences to the Gaspard family from the old neighborhood and healing for your family.

Debra Wiggins

July 31, 2023

Sending the Gaspard family our deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences.
Dr. Robert Wiggins and Debra (Hermann) Wiggins

Durive Croake

July 31, 2023

Foggy mornings never slowed Scott down from motoring across from Anderson Island.
True Islander. That smile- the whole family has.
Love, Durive

Vitt "Skip" Ferrucci

July 29, 2023

I´m so sorry to hear of Scott´s passing. Best friends all through elementary brings so many great memories of that time. My thoughts and prayers are with him and all of the family. God speed.