Matt passed away peacefully in the gentle arms of his devoted wife, Eimear and loving mother, Kathleen Gardner, after a courageous 19-month battle with Cancer. He was surrounded in his final weeks by his loving friends and family who will miss him dearly.
Matt grew up in Gainesville, Florida, where he enjoyed a fun-filled childhood, thanks to his amazing parents who he loved deeply. He graduated from the University of Florida in 2010, and moved to Washington State 3 years ago to pursue a career in Mechanical Robotics. It was in Seattle that he met his beautiful wife, Eimear, who he admired with all his heart. They lived life to the full, enjoyed travelling, camping and dining. This continued even after his terminal diagnosis. Matthew will be remembered for his beautiful smile, huge bravery and eternal love for the Florida Gators.
Matthew is survived and greatly missed by his adoring wife, Eimear, his loving mother, Kathleen, his late father, David Gardner, Grandparents, Parents In Law, Sisters and Brothers In Law, Niece, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and his wide circle of friends.
Matt’s family will be welcoming visitors to Matt and Eimear’s home on Monday 2nd September from 4pm until 8pm, where we will have a space for quiet reflection. His Funeral will be at 2pm in Butterworth Funeral Home, Queen Anne on Tuesday 3rd September.
In honor and memory of Matt, in lieu of flowers, those who wish to do so may make a donation to the Swedish Foundation https://community.swedish.org/matt-gardner
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