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MATTHEW MOODY

1972 - 2017

MATTHEW MOODY obituary, 1972-2017, Spokane, WA

BORN

1972

DIED

2017

MATTHEW MOODY Obituary

Matthew Thomas Moody Age 45, of Spokane, died unexpectedly on 4 December 2017. His passing leaves an emptiness for his parents, Tom and Ali Moody, of Tacoma, his sisters Michelle Tripp and Melanie Moody, also of Tacoma, and his brother Tom Moody, of Seattle, and his partner Michael Treleaven, of Spokane. He died as he had lived, with the love of a large, extended family, and of friends, co-workers and neighbors, and in a genuine, simple hope in God. Often Matt would pray "Please God, I just want to be happy." He rejoiced in his dogs, Alex and Cooper, in his house and neighborhood, and in simple pleasures like making dinner or walking the dogs in the winter snows. His work life was mostly two long terms, first with Fred Meyer and later with Home Depot. Earlier in 2017 he had reached a million dollars in sales for Home Depot, and was recognized for this achievement. In younger years Matt had traveled extensively, including to Great Britain and The Netherlands, and to Mexico. Lately, though, travel was to closer places, if the two dogs could come along. Born in Tacoma on 31 March 1972, Matt grew up in Milton and Gig Harbor. He was a kind and loving man. His sense of gratitude for his blessings was constant. He gave life and brought forth life, and affection, in his friends and family. There were afflictions and turbulence, pains which had impacts on him for many years. Here, for those who knew him, his courage and hope were so very vivid. And it was clear to Matt and his family and partner that better, calmer times were on the way. St. Paul tells us that there are three great gifts, faith, hope, and love, and that the greatest of these is love. Matt was blessed by a great heart, a gentle and humble faith, by hope that endured in good and bad times, and by love of others. For family and friends there is now an emptiness, but also a rich thankfulness for Matt's examples of humor, courage, humility, generosity, and strength. A good man has left us. May he now abide with the angels and the saints, and our memories of him call forth our own gifts in our days.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Dec. 24, 2017.

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Michael Treleaven

December 18, 2023

On 4 December 2023 was the sixth anniversary of Matthew's death. This hit me like bricks. I miss him so very, very much! He was a good, kind, gentle soul. I will love him the rest of my life.

Michelle Smith

December 4, 2020

My dearest brother, Matthew.. it’s been 3 years since you’ve gone to heaven. And I’ve missed you so much. I think of you, daily, and life isn’t the same. You are now a bright and shining star, watching over us all. I see you laughing, smiling, joking... you had the best sense of humor! How hard we would laugh! I was just telling a story of you, today, to a co-worker.. I can’t wait to see your smiling face, again, one day. You are a beautiful soul etched in my heart. I’m happy I haven’t cried today, but yesterday I shed tears... I love you, Matt-man. Your loving sister, Michelle

George Garcia

December 1, 2020

Matt and I worked together at Fred Meyer in Yakima Wa. back in the late 90's. We immediately hit it off at work and hung out sometimes outside of work. He was a kind and generous soul and I remember his smile and his voice as if it were yesterday. After he transfered back to the Puget Sound we kept in contact for a few years but after time I lost contact with him. Last I saw him he was living in Federal Way in the early-mid 2000's and I stopped by his place and we visited for a while. I remember his Welsh Corgies and I commented on how I would like to someday own one. He had gained a bit of weight since first I met him in '97 but he was the same kind Matt. That was the last time I ever saw him, that time in early-mid 2000's in Federal Way. Since then I kept asking people whom he knew if they'd heard from him or where he was and last I heard he was living in Spokane; I found this out from another Fred Meyer associate who's wife kept in contact with Matt. I searched, I called around, but I never got a hold of Matt and time went on but I never forgot him, always thinking "I need to find Matt and catch up with him". It was only today, Dec. 1'st 2020, almost 3 years to the day after his passing, that I came upon his obituary after Googling his name in Spokane and I am sitting here weeping for his loss. My sincerest heartfelt condolences go out to his surviving family members on the loss of their son and brother. He was a beautiful soul and all this time I never ever forgot him. My biggest regret is not going to Spokane to seek him out years ago, just to see him again. He was one of those people that you meet in this life that you never forget and that leaves an indelible mark on your heart. My heart is sunken. Rest in peace, Matthew. Love, your friend, George.

Charlie Whelan

January 20, 2018

Oh my dear friend! Thoughts about you have been so strong lately. So much so that I looked you up only to find you were gone. Thank you for being a part of my life and helping to send my life in a much better direction so long ago. We had so much fun back in the day. Your joy, your humor and your friendship have meant the world to me. You will always stay in my heart.

mtm at Lake Couer d'Alene, 15 June 2013

January 19, 2018

Here in Spokane several people have told me that they felt honoured to be invited to the celebration of Matty's life, which occurs on 20 January. I have been truly moved by this expression. Matty was sincerely liked by neighbours and others, here. I cry about his being gone, every day. He was my good, sweet, beautiful Matty! -- Michael Treleaven

January 18, 2018

Love and miss you always!

Thomas Moody

December 25, 2017

Matt my Son ,you are very much missed ,we know you sent us snow
from the heavens, Christmas Day , what a surprise , as you always
surprised us . There are just too many memories, all good , although
We had to pull you back a few times , your mother (Ali ) and I
are at a loss , to young too soon , my Son , I am sure we will be
getting together , on the other side , and once again hold hands and
stroll down tha yellow brick road ! Why , why ? You are still in our hearts . Sooner ....Love you my son ...Dad

Ellen Fietkau

December 25, 2017

Matt you will be truly missed. Prayers to your family.

Sonny Turner

December 24, 2017

Tom and Alice, we are so sorry to hear about Matt,our thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this time.
Sonny and PeeWee Turner

December 24, 2017

Matty, Thank you for five beautiful, rich, loving years. You are my guy. -- Your guy, Mikey

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