Obituary of Damien MATTHIES

Damien Quinn Matthies passed away on September 19, 2009 in Lake Havasu City, AZ; at the age of 22. He was born on April 10, 1987 in Portland, OR; to Darren Michael and Kellie Lynn (Finigan) Matthies.Damien was a gentle and generous soul, always taking time for his family, especially his siblings. He enjoyed the outdoors, collecting rocks and crystals, and was aware of the energy surrounding and connecting us all. His passion was listening to and mixing music, particularly trance.Damien will be truly missed and always remembered with a smile.Damien is survived by his mother Kellie Lynn Chapman and her husband Sean of Lake Havasu City; his father Darren Michael Matthies and his wife Paula of Canby, Oregon; siblings; Adrian Parke, Riley Kennedy, Kelton Kennedy, River Kennedy, Emma Matthies, Lachlan Chapman, Declan Chapman, and Tiernan Chapman; grandparents, Jinnie Finigan and Bill Price, Jack and Esther Finigan, David and DorisMatthies; great grandfather, Thomas Gilbert; aunt and uncle, Thaddeus and Crystal Fielder; and was preceded by uncle Douglas Matthies and great grandmother Doris Gilbert.On September 25, 2009, a celebration of Damien's life was held at the home of Rev. Eileen M. Hein, PHD, who also officiated.Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Damien's family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.