Our beloved son Matthew Kyle George was born on March 10th 2004 in Federal Way, WA. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 17th 2021. Matthew was raised in Bonney lake WA. He leaves behind so many who love him, Matthew’s brothers Andrew Wyman-Merritt, Alexander ( Alex) George, Matty\'s mother Sonya George, father Michael George, grandma Karla Wyman, grandparents Chet and Debbie Wyman, grandparents Kenneth and Melody George, sister-in-law Kyra Merritt, also new addition to our family Myla Merritt. Myla has Matty in her name to honor and carry on Matthew’s legacy. Also many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, as well as friends Matthew has cherished over the years.

Matthew is of pure heart. Matthew’s smile and sense of humor would be noticed by all who knew him. Matthew showed love, compassion, kindness, selflessness, loyalty, protectiveness , trust and the ability to say sorry so heartfelt. Matthew would be involved in everything that was going on at that moment in time with so much passion and joy. Matthew was someone who would tinker with things from an early age to know the reason to the why. It’s Matthew’s inquisitive nature. Matthew could sit and listen to your stories about the family or things in your life with such a way that it melt’s your heart. Matthew showed us….How much he loves us all.

Matthew was a good student with happy years from pre-k through 5th grade at Bonney Lake elementary. Matthew participated in many activities during these years including. Baseball, basketball, football, 4-H, choir , art club and talent shows. Matthew then attended MT. View Middle school for grades 6th- 8th. Matthew continued to play basketball and football, participating in art club and played percussions in band for all three years. Matthew then entered Bonney lake High-school where he was in his senior year and looking forward to graduate on time. He was excited to what the future would hold. Matthew took up culinary due to his love for cooking. He continued to play basketball and football representing his high school. Matthew volunteered in many opportunities throughout his life.

Matthew found joy, pleasure and expressed his greatest strengths through many interest. First and foremost was his family. Matthew always had an eye on us whatever we we’re doing. He continued this his whole life. Matthew loved to almost shock us with his witty sense of humor. Matthew loved to face challenges. His mom called him the “come back kid” because of it. Matthew loved all animals . Especially our family pet’s. He enjoyed playing Xbox with his friends and brothers. Matthew loved playing football and basketball. He enjoyed being apart of a team and the life lessons that come from doing so. Matthew loved to travel, exploring, camping, going out to the Mountains, snow and swimming (especially in the ocean). Matthew loved Disneyland. The true magic of Disneyland. Matthew found great pleasure in cooking and enjoying great food. Especially with or for the family and the joy that came around those special times.

In every way Matthew was a special soul, an old soul you would say. Along with a pure heart. Our hearts and souls ache beyond any words of losing our beloved Matthew. We are all so blessed to have shared a life of pure joy and love with Matthew.

In honor of Matthew A service will be held at a more desirable time to honor and share our love for Matthew.

In lieu of flowers . Please look at gifting in remembrance of Matthew and his love for animals to your local food bank or animal shelter to help all of gods creatures in need. ◦