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“Thank you for showing us true greatness. Not many achieve that in this lifetime. Chris is one of the few who has. He struggled; he struggled more than most. He loved – more perfectly than most of us ever will. He smiled and reached out- to everybody. He was selfless. He was extraordinary – and because of your love and care, Chris’ goodness lit up our hurting, wounded world.” – Cindy P.
“I can still picture Chris in his helmet, in the stroller on the back of Dave’s bike, and walking along the ocean with Bill and Dave when we were in Mexico.” – Kim, Bill, Kell, Kimbers and Stu.
“I loved watching Chris work at Josh and John’s. He is beautiful…”- Kim D.
“…My best (memory) of all is using Dave and Kim’s shower … it was big enough that I would throw myself, Christopher and Billy into it at the same time to hose off and we would all jump in and sing songs together. I am pretty sure that my love of cheese-it crackers is due to Christopher as well! – Kevin H.
“What do you say, Pam?” – Chris saying this WHILE ASLEEP and burping and farting on the couch … ‘cuz all day, every time Chris farted and burped while with us at the lake, Pam said to Chris “What do you say Chris?” – Pam
“I remember Chris calling my new girlfriend – future wife “Susanne” – my ex-girlfriends name.” – Charlie H.
(Compiled by the Matthews and Merz Families)
Items with him at all times:
A strap – A stick – Uncle Robert’s toy cars
His Palmer High School letter jacket – Shrek doll – A water bottle
Favorite Songs
Hakuna Matata – Da Turdy Point Buck – Ba Ba Ba…. Ba Barbara Ann
Toot Toot Chug a chuga Big Red Car – YMCA – Peggy Sue
“Heather, sing sha la la. Sing it, Heather!”
Proudest Moments
Getting his letter and a standing ovation at the Palmer football team banquet
Winning a Gold medal for skiing at the Special Olympics – Graduating from Palmer
Favorite Snacks
Cheetos – Cheez-its – M&Ms
Opening Lines
“What’s my name??” (Means what’s your name?)
Then in trying to create conversation….
“Does Chris vacuum??” Where… “Bill’s store”
“Chris wipes tables.” Where…. “Josh and John’s”
“How YOU doing?” – “Gimme a hug!!!”
International Travel log
Philippines – Thailand – Hong Kong
Germany – Mexico – Canada
Chris-isms
“I’m dexy, you’re crap” ( “I’m dead sexy” from Austin Powers)
“Yeaaaah baby!” – “Hi Steve. What’s your name, Steve?”
“You’re car is SO dirty. You beeeeeetter wash it!”
“Oh Kim, she’s so cuuuuuute” – “oooooh la la” – “Zip it”
Favorite Movies
Shrek – Austin Powers – The Lion King
Herbie the Love Bug – Mary Poppins
Skills He Perfected
Bear hugs (+/- butt grab) – Air guitar
Austin Powers impersonations – Burping
First Job
Vacuuming Bill’s store
Favorite Fun
Going to recycling with Dad
Going to the carwash with Dad
Downhill or water skiing
Dancing!!
Watching movies
Cheering on Billy at soccer games
Mantra
Hakuna Matata
“The Chris Matthews Party”
October 13, 1982 – October 31, 2007
Please take a moment to read Chris' Obituary and Guest Book entries from the Gazette- November 2, 2007.