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MATTHEW HERBST Obituary


MATTHEW ELI HERBST  
On Monday, October 2, 2017, MATTHEW ELI HERBST of Denver, CO, formerly of Rockville, MD. Beloved son of Dr. Michael and Deborah Weiser Herbst. Loving brother of Daniel (Amy) and Samuel (Sarah) Herbst. Dear uncle of Alexa, Zoey and Manny. Graveside funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 8, 2017, 9:30 a.m. at Judean Memorial Gardens, Olney, MD. Shiva will be observed at the home of Dr. Michael and Deborah Herbst through Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to Hadassah or to Save A Child's Heart. Arrangements entrusted to TORCHINSKY HEBREW FUNERAL HOME, 202-541-1001..

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Published by The Washington Post from Oct. 6 to Oct. 7, 2017.

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Paul and Lynne Goldstein

November 5, 2017

Dear Debbie and Mike, We are deeply saddened to hear of your tragic loss of your dear son Matthew. We can't imagine the heartbreak you are experiencing but we send our most heartfelt sympathy and hope that time and memories and loved ones will help you through this difficult time.

October 27, 2017

My sincere condolences in your loss. May the God of all comfort, "who comforts us in all our trials", give you peace and strength to endure in the days ahead (2 Corin. 1:3, 4).

October 15, 2017

You don't know us, but through our daughters we got to know Matt very well over the last 11 years. He became a well respected and loved member of our extended family. He will be missed. Our condolences to you and your family.
Mike and Tana Matzuk
Boulder, Colorado

Maura Bowen Lynch

October 11, 2017

Dear Herbst family - there are no words to express my deep sympathy for the loss of Matthew. I will pray that God will give you some comfort.

Bob, Amy, Matthew, and Lisa Aronoff

October 9, 2017

Bob, Matthew, Lisa, and I are heartbroken for all of you. We send our deepest condolences at this most difficult time.

Elliot Aleskow

October 7, 2017

Paula and I are heartbroken. Our hearts go out to the Herbst family and hope that we can be one of your many friends to provide help and support in this most difficult time.

October 7, 2017

Mike,
So sorry for your loss.....The Rothfeld family is thinking of you and yours....Dave Rothfeld

Ellen Beckwith

October 6, 2017

My heart goes out to you both, your family and friends.

Carol McDonough

October 6, 2017

October 06,2017

My deepest condolenceso to you and your family. My love and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Sharyn Finn Bergman

October 6, 2017

I remember Matt with great fondness. So sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing.

October 6, 2017

I weep with you and for you forever. Gerald Goldstein

October 6, 2017

Everything your loved one was...kind, honest, caring, wise, thoughtful, loving..lives on in the hearts of friends and family who will never forget. So sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort sustain you during your grieving process.

October 6, 2017

So very sorry for your great loss of a loved one in death. Death certainly leaves a deep void in our hearts. Please find hope and comfort knowing that our loving creator will reunite you soon again on a Paradise Earth. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14*

Jerry Lipps

October 6, 2017

Our sincere condolence to the Herbst family for the loss of your loving son.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.Jerry and Andrea Lipps

Ed Burns

October 6, 2017

Deb & Mike,

I am SO sorry! Miss both of you SO much and will try to see you on Sunday.

Best of Love,
Ed Burns

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