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Matthews Bowers Obituary

Matthew James Bowers was born in Burley, ID on August 29, 1977. Matthew died on May 17, 2009 in Colorado Springs, CO. Matthew was employed as an Assistant Manager at Discount Tire Company. Matthew was preceded in death by his brother, Brandon Michael Priest-Twin Falls, ID; and Grandfather, Clyde A. Bowers-Burley, ID. Matthew is survived by his wife, Kari Marit and son, James Damon-Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Mazie Grace-Rathdrum, ID; parents Jim and Lynette Bowers-Rupert, ID; brother, Cory L. (and wife Kristi) Priest-Anchorage, AK; and grandparents, Mae Mabey, L.P. Elmer, Maizie Bowers-all residing in Idaho. Matthew was a dedicated husband and father with and endless amount of love for his family and friends. He will remain in our hearts forever and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Services for Matthew will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 10am at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel located at 3825 Airport Rd, Colorado Springs, 80910. Please visit www.mem.com and sign the guest book.

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Published by The Gazette on May 20, 2009.

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May 25, 2009

May 23 2009 Our dear Jim and Lynette, No words can say the sorrow we feel for the loss of our Matt. The grieve will never end.But remember cherished memories never fade.Love Bill&Sandy covey Clarksville Tn.

Will Duran

May 23, 2009

All my prayers to your famely . Matt always made my trip to the springs worth while. He was and is always a great frend !

Tyson & Susan Lake

May 21, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. Matt was an amazing guy who went out of his way just to say hi, always happy to see you and a warm person. We will be praying for his family and wish you all the best!

Doug & Lisa Dame

May 20, 2009

We are very sorry and sad for your loss. Matt was a very hard worker and was loved by all his friends at Discount Tire on Academy Blvd in Colorado Springs, CO! He was the best dressed with the neck tie. We will miss him.

Olen & Janie Baker

May 20, 2009

We are so sorry to hear about Matt. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will call you in a few weeks.

Jan Albertson

May 20, 2009

Jim and Lynette,
We are all so stunned and saddened at the loss of Matt. Our family will not be the same without him. He was a great cousin and I will miss his smiling, happy face and his wonderful laugh. My prayers are with you and all the family.

Pat and Ken Albertson

May 20, 2009

We are indeed missing Matt already and our love goes out to all his family. His smile was genuine and his care for others was beyond measure. You are all in our prayers.

Sandy, David And Family

May 20, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Matt’s kindness and joy of life will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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