1993
Matthew
2016
Matthew Levi Davis
March 11, 1993 — November 14, 2016
In Loving Memory Of...
Matthew Levi Davis
March 11, 1993 - November 14, 2016
Matthew is survived by his parents, Jeff and Beth Davis of Somerset, Wisconsin; his older sister, Kathryn Davis of Lynchburg, Virginia; his older brother, Zachary Davis [and his wife Elisabeth Davis] of Portland, Oregon; his younger brother, Andrew Davis of Somerset, Wisconsin; his loving fiancé, Leanne Hardt of Baldwin Wisconsin. In addition to his immediate family, Matthew is survived by his Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles, Cousins, and Close Friends.
From the moment Matthew was born, he brought life to those around him-to fathom the existence of another man with as much compassion and care for others as he would simply be improbable. He was, and always will be a son, a brother, a friend, and a lover of all people.
Much of Matthew's twenty-three years of life was spent with his family. Like many boys, he was rebellious and quite reckless at times. He was never afraid, because he always was. He was afraid of uncertainty, and afraid of being alone. Every chance he was given he would tell his family how much he loved them. After every fight he would call to apologize, making sure they knew he didn't mean any of it. His one desire in life has always been to give his family and loved ones everything they wanted, and he spent his life doing that. The truth is, he succeeded in this dream... he gave everyone the only thing they needed...
Love.
Everyone he knew loved him, and he knew a crap ton of people.
This is what they had to say:
"He was always looking for adventure."
"He loved life, and he loved family. He was so proud to show off his fish!!"
"He always seemed to have a sense of wonder and adventure. Always discovering and trying new things. I also feel like he looked up to his brother and sister a lot"
"Matt was an electric spark; the kind of personality you don't often find in people. I wouldn't be who I am today if we all hadn't met that summer of music man."
"That he loved his family and friends. Loved his dog and loved raising fish. Was an outdoors person. Loved being outside"
"Matt loved his family and friends with his whole heart. He touched so many people lives is so many ways. He was a kind and thoughtful and loving person. He left us all way to soon."
"He could lift you up when the whole world had you down."
"Every time we were at your parents' house...without fail. Matt always stopped and took time to ask, ‘How's it going.' He didn't do it while passing by, he deliberately stopped and gave full attention to the question and your answer."
"Matt was always kind to me. I never felt judgement from him, and he was the type of person that would go out of his way to help me if he could."
"I remember him always wanting to listen to music, play games, and laugh with me. It was always a good time; it was never boring."
"Matt had a tender heart. He was the sweetest kid. I remember babysitting you guys and he would be so wild and full of energy, bouncing off the walls. He made me laugh a lot. What stuck out to me was his tender heart. He was such a sweetheart."
"Spirited"
"He was very caring."
"I remember him (and his whole family) coming into movie magic when I worked there. He'd come hang out at the store or B.S. with Jesse. He was easy to get along with even though I only hung out with him a few times in high school."
"He was a kind hearted guy, truly."
"Incredibly curious. He had questions and needed to understand everything when he was growing up."
"He sure was the guy to make everyone laugh and was never afraid to talk to people even if he didn't know them. He was a great guy."
"He always knew how to put a smile on your face and make you laugh(always being goofy)! He was always so willing to help no matter what it took and He was one of the most genuine people I have ever met!"
"His beautiful curly blonde hair, as my sons and his contagious smile. He shares my sons name... Matthew, ‘Gift of God'"
"I'd like everyone to know how safe he always made me feel. Not just physically, but emotionally. When my mom died, he was always there, ready to hold me when I couldn't hold myself any longer. He never tried to tell me it would be okay, or tell me to feel better. He just held me and let me weep. His arms were always open, and ready to catch me at the darkest time of my life. I will forever be indebted to him for what he did for me. He could look me in my red, puffy eyes, and still tell me I was beautiful."
"I really think the biggest thing he always made sure of was putting his problems and struggles to the side to help ANY person. He was always optimistic and he really shined brightly."
"He would do a lot for his friends. Very selfless as an adult. He loved his friends unconditionally."
"Although he had many rough edges, the way he reached out to my daughter when her mom passed away was very extraordinarily amazing from a young man. He was caring and thoughtful and made an impact on me to be a little softer on him. It is truly sad and way to soon. I would think God has seen him turning his life around and needed his help sooner in heaven to bless others."
"Matt was always a genuine guy and a free spirt. He was a great friend whether you were having a two-hour deep conversation about everything under the sun, goofing off at a bonfire or volunteering to go to prom with you because no one else asked and he knew I was upset. He also had an innate ability to make you laugh no matter what."
"He was a very free spirit. He always reminded me of his Uncle. More accidents and mishaps than Heinz has pickles as his grandma would say."
"Matthew love everyone! It didn't matter who you were."
"I want everyone to know Matt had a soft kind heart soul."
"His spirit so free ..."
"Matt was filled with love, he lived to give. All he ever wanted was to help others, he had a lot of love to go around. I could say so much more."
"Oh God this is so hard... he loved with everything he had. He loved me so much and that's his most amazing quality."
"I remember that he would always cheer me up."
"One of my favorite parts of him is how insane and how much of a goofball he is. He wouldn't back down to anything, I'd throw a dress at him and he would put it on if I said he wouldn't"
"When he asked about your day he didn't want a small answer he wanted to know everything. He was always there for so many people. He would reach out to the people he felt he lost contact with just to let them know he still cares about them. He was truly genuine."
"One in a million. I'm truly going to miss him for the rest of my life. We had each other's, back he was a ride or die type of friend anything you needed he was there... I didn't even need him but he was still there for me because we had each other's back. Something I'll never forget."
"From the second I heard I couldn't believe it was true. I still just want to think this is a dream. I can't fathom the words to explain how much I'm going to miss my best friend, my brother, the one who helped me through my hardest times. The one that helped me get where I am today. The one that was always there with an open heart and would do anything to put a smile on your face. Words can't explain how much I'm going to miss you. You will always be with us and never forgotten. I will continue your legacy and be the sunshine amidst the rain when the reaper feels the need to take those who are close, many thorns on the rose of life, celebrate their loves in life, not the next morning strife, love is life, look to the light here to know their near within the years of memories that are given. I will see you again my brethren. I will never forget you. You were the most caring and outgoing person, with the biggest heart in the world. You were the best person in the world! Rest in Peace."
"He was one of those dudes that you just wanted to know more and more about. Such wisdom in such a young person. He wanted the best out of everyone he was around. I knew him only for a short while, but he definitely impacted my life."
"He always pushed me to better myself, even when I didn't think I was capable. He was a good friend and he cared about my family's wellbeing. He kept in close contact after Ricky had passed and always made sure I wasn't flying off the handle too much. He wanted us all to succeed and the ones he loved he loved deeply."
"Truly selfless in every sense of the word."
"He's the reason I pursued opening my own shop. The reason I finally started building cars. He told me I could do it and introduced me as "his mechanic". He gave me the confidence to put my talents to use."
"Matt always had the well being of others in mind even if it didn't turn out that way sometimes. He had the best intentions with everything he did."
"Matt was selfless in every way. He could be going through the worst times and still just wanted his loved ones to be happy and would do anything to make this smile/laugh. Also how enthusiastic he was about his crazy ass ideas. He wouldn't just light up like a normal person, a flame sparked his soul when it came to his passions and he could talk about them for hours. God, he was such a good man."
"I remember him always being a funny guy."
"Matthew had a warm, kind heart he always said hello when I visited the family. He had big beautiful eyes and a big friendly smile."
"When you wake up thinking it's going to be the greatest of mornings without the realization that someone isn't sharing the same morning as you are. This morning took a turn real quick for me as well as others, finding out a good friend of yours has passed. It truly saddens me that you had to leave us so soon, you were a great friend, caring, loving and a great man as everyone knows. We share so many memories. Such as fighting with each other, raising hell at school, skateboarding, picking up chicks together and exploring Red Wing late at night as well as other cities without our parents knowing. It fills me with guilt not setting time aside to come visit you since I've been back. Not knowing the last time I saw you was literally going to be the last. Godspeed Matthew, you're leaving back a whole bunch of people that you made an impact on. You will be missed. Love you as my brother. My condolences go out to the whole family today and forever."
The thing about Matthew, is not one person can describe him; it takes a village.
Life is nothing without love. Matthew knew this better than anyone. The memory of his life will live on through his friends. He has saved so many lives through is love, because he was willing to never give up on caring. True love comes from a willingness to give up one's self to listen to the needs of others.
This is the life Matthew lived.
Today we remember him, tomorrow we will live the only way he knew how...
Through Love.
240 Spates Ave.
Red Wing, MN 55066
240 Spates Ave.
Red Wing, MN 55066
240 Spates Ave.
Red Wing, MN 55066
Matthew Levi Davis
March 11, 1993 - November 14, 2016
Matthew is survived by his parents, Jeff and Beth Davis of Somerset, Wisconsin; his older sister, Kathryn Davis of Lynchburg, Virginia; his older brother, Zachary Davis [and his wife Elisabeth Davis] of Portland, Oregon; his younger brother, Andrew Davis of Somerset, Wisconsin; his loving fiancé, Leanne Hardt of Baldwin Wisconsin. In addition to his immediate family, Matthew is survived by his Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles, Cousins, and Close Friends.
From the moment Matthew was born, he brought life to those around him-to fathom the existence of another man with as much compassion and care for others as he would simply be improbable. He was, and always will be a son, a brother, a friend, and a lover of all people.
Much of Matthew's twenty-three years of life was spent with his family. Like many boys, he was rebellious and quite reckless at times. He was never afraid, because he always was. He was afraid of uncertainty, and afraid of being alone. Every chance he was given he would tell his family how much he loved them. After every fight he would call to apologize, making sure they knew he didn't mean any of it. His one desire in life has always been to give his family and loved ones everything they wanted, and he spent his life doing that. The truth is, he succeeded in this dream... he gave everyone the only thing they needed...
Love.
Everyone he knew loved him, and he knew a crap ton of people.
This is what they had to say:
"He was always looking for adventure."
"He loved life, and he loved family. He was so proud to show off his fish!!"
"He always seemed to have a sense of wonder and adventure. Always discovering and trying new things. I also feel like he looked up to his brother and sister a lot"
"Matt was an electric spark; the kind of personality you don't often find in people. I wouldn't be who I am today if we all hadn't met that summer of music man."
"That he loved his family and friends. Loved his dog and loved raising fish. Was an outdoors person. Loved being outside"
"Matt loved his family and friends with his whole heart. He touched so many people lives is so many ways. He was a kind and thoughtful and loving person. He left us all way to soon."
"He could lift you up when the whole world had you down."
"Every time we were at your parents' house...without fail. Matt always stopped and took time to ask, ‘How's it going.' He didn't do it while passing by, he deliberately stopped and gave full attention to the question and your answer."
"Matt was always kind to me. I never felt judgement from him, and he was the type of person that would go out of his way to help me if he could."
"I remember him always wanting to listen to music, play games, and laugh with me. It was always a good time; it was never boring."
"Matt had a tender heart. He was the sweetest kid. I remember babysitting you guys and he would be so wild and full of energy, bouncing off the walls. He made me laugh a lot. What stuck out to me was his tender heart. He was such a sweetheart."
"Spirited"
"He was very caring."
"I remember him (and his whole family) coming into movie magic when I worked there. He'd come hang out at the store or B.S. with Jesse. He was easy to get along with even though I only hung out with him a few times in high school."
"He was a kind hearted guy, truly."
"Incredibly curious. He had questions and needed to understand everything when he was growing up."
"He sure was the guy to make everyone laugh and was never afraid to talk to people even if he didn't know them. He was a great guy."
"He always knew how to put a smile on your face and make you laugh(always being goofy)! He was always so willing to help no matter what it took and He was one of the most genuine people I have ever met!"
"His beautiful curly blonde hair, as my sons and his contagious smile. He shares my sons name... Matthew, ‘Gift of God'"
"I'd like everyone to know how safe he always made me feel. Not just physically, but emotionally. When my mom died, he was always there, ready to hold me when I couldn't hold myself any longer. He never tried to tell me it would be okay, or tell me to feel better. He just held me and let me weep. His arms were always open, and ready to catch me at the darkest time of my life. I will forever be indebted to him for what he did for me. He could look me in my red, puffy eyes, and still tell me I was beautiful."
"I really think the biggest thing he always made sure of was putting his problems and struggles to the side to help ANY person. He was always optimistic and he really shined brightly."
"He would do a lot for his friends. Very selfless as an adult. He loved his friends unconditionally."
"Although he had many rough edges, the way he reached out to my daughter when her mom passed away was very extraordinarily amazing from a young man. He was caring and thoughtful and made an impact on me to be a little softer on him. It is truly sad and way to soon. I would think God has seen him turning his life around and needed his help sooner in heaven to bless others."
"Matt was always a genuine guy and a free spirt. He was a great friend whether you were having a two-hour deep conversation about everything under the sun, goofing off at a bonfire or volunteering to go to prom with you because no one else asked and he knew I was upset. He also had an innate ability to make you laugh no matter what."
"He was a very free spirit. He always reminded me of his Uncle. More accidents and mishaps than Heinz has pickles as his grandma would say."
"Matthew love everyone! It didn't matter who you were."
"I want everyone to know Matt had a soft kind heart soul."
"His spirit so free ..."
"Matt was filled with love, he lived to give. All he ever wanted was to help others, he had a lot of love to go around. I could say so much more."
"Oh God this is so hard... he loved with everything he had. He loved me so much and that's his most amazing quality."
"I remember that he would always cheer me up."
"One of my favorite parts of him is how insane and how much of a goofball he is. He wouldn't back down to anything, I'd throw a dress at him and he would put it on if I said he wouldn't"
"When he asked about your day he didn't want a small answer he wanted to know everything. He was always there for so many people. He would reach out to the people he felt he lost contact with just to let them know he still cares about them. He was truly genuine."
"One in a million. I'm truly going to miss him for the rest of my life. We had each other's, back he was a ride or die type of friend anything you needed he was there... I didn't even need him but he was still there for me because we had each other's back. Something I'll never forget."
"From the second I heard I couldn't believe it was true. I still just want to think this is a dream. I can't fathom the words to explain how much I'm going to miss my best friend, my brother, the one who helped me through my hardest times. The one that helped me get where I am today. The one that was always there with an open heart and would do anything to put a smile on your face. Words can't explain how much I'm going to miss you. You will always be with us and never forgotten. I will continue your legacy and be the sunshine amidst the rain when the reaper feels the need to take those who are close, many thorns on the rose of life, celebrate their loves in life, not the next morning strife, love is life, look to the light here to know their near within the years of memories that are given. I will see you again my brethren. I will never forget you. You were the most caring and outgoing person, with the biggest heart in the world. You were the best person in the world! Rest in Peace."
"He was one of those dudes that you just wanted to know more and more about. Such wisdom in such a young person. He wanted the best out of everyone he was around. I knew him only for a short while, but he definitely impacted my life."
"He always pushed me to better myself, even when I didn't think I was capable. He was a good friend and he cared about my family's wellbeing. He kept in close contact after Ricky had passed and always made sure I wasn't flying off the handle too much. He wanted us all to succeed and the ones he loved he loved deeply."
"Truly selfless in every sense of the word."
"He's the reason I pursued opening my own shop. The reason I finally started building cars. He told me I could do it and introduced me as "his mechanic". He gave me the confidence to put my talents to use."
"Matt always had the well being of others in mind even if it didn't turn out that way sometimes. He had the best intentions with everything he did."
"Matt was selfless in every way. He could be going through the worst times and still just wanted his loved ones to be happy and would do anything to make this smile/laugh. Also how enthusiastic he was about his crazy ass ideas. He wouldn't just light up like a normal person, a flame sparked his soul when it came to his passions and he could talk about them for hours. God, he was such a good man."
"I remember him always being a funny guy."
"Matthew had a warm, kind heart he always said hello when I visited the family. He had big beautiful eyes and a big friendly smile."
"When you wake up thinking it's going to be the greatest of mornings without the realization that someone isn't sharing the same morning as you are. This morning took a turn real quick for me as well as others, finding out a good friend of yours has passed. It truly saddens me that you had to leave us so soon, you were a great friend, caring, loving and a great man as everyone knows. We share so many memories. Such as fighting with each other, raising hell at school, skateboarding, picking up chicks together and exploring Red Wing late at night as well as other cities without our parents knowing. It fills me with guilt not setting time aside to come visit you since I've been back. Not knowing the last time I saw you was literally going to be the last. Godspeed Matthew, you're leaving back a whole bunch of people that you made an impact on. You will be missed. Love you as my brother. My condolences go out to the whole family today and forever."
The thing about Matthew, is not one person can describe him; it takes a village.
Life is nothing without love. Matthew knew this better than anyone. The memory of his life will live on through his friends. He has saved so many lives through is love, because he was willing to never give up on caring. True love comes from a willingness to give up one's self to listen to the needs of others.
This is the life Matthew lived.
Today we remember him, tomorrow we will live the only way he knew how...
Through Love.
Visitation
NOV 20. 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST)
New River Assembly of God240 Spates Ave.
Red Wing, MN 55066
Visitation
NOV 21. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CST)
New River Assembly of God240 Spates Ave.
Red Wing, MN 55066
Memorial Service
NOV 21. 3:00 PM (CST)
New River Assembly of God240 Spates Ave.
Red Wing, MN 55066
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