Obituary of Matthew GANDY

Matthew "Matt" F. Gandy, 36, passed away on January 15, 2009 in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was born on February 28, 1972 in Arnold, MO.Matt moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ; in 1980 with his family from Arnold, MO. He returned to Havasu 3 years ago after residing in Costa Mesa, CA; since 2000, working as an independent contractor in window designs. Matt first and foremost loved his daughter Ashlee, with his entire soul. His love for his family and friends was always unconditional. Matt would flash his beautiful smile at you every time he saw you and his huge heart was always worn on his sleeve. His witty sense of humor would send you into a hysterical laugh and that just encouraged him to carry on the good times. Matt appreciated his traveling experiences and especially cherished his Mexico getaways. He loved boating, wakeboarding, snowboarding, and found peace on the beaches of SoCal. His life was a burning flame that brought joy to all of the lives he touched. Matt is survived by his daughter, Ashlee Pipins and her mother Sherri Thayer of Lake Havasu City, AZ; parents, David Gandy Sr. of Brighton, MI; Darlene Brown of Arnold, MO; brother, David Gandy, Jr. and wife Lori of Elizabethtown, KY; Mike Gandy (twin brother) and wife Stephanie of Lake Havasu City, AZ; nephew, Jarron Gandy of Lake Havasu City, AZ; nieces, Shayne Gandy of Lake Havasu City, AZ; Courtney and Casey Gandy both of Elizabethtown, KY; grandmother, Bernice DeLarber of Lake Havasu City, AZ; grandparents; Francis and Mary Ellen Gandy of Lonedell, MO; ex-wife, Jennifer Todd of Westminster, CA; and mother-in-law, Dora Todd of Lakewood, CA. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Mathew DeLarber.Matt Gandy's Friends and Family Social-Memorial will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the HEAT hotel patio bar (Island side of the bridge, left hand side, across the street from Shugrue's. Due to Matt's sense of style, we encourage you to wear you BEST HAT for MATT!In lieu of flowers, the family has created a memorial fund for Matt's daughter:FBO Ashlee Diane Pipins (or Mike Gandy)Account # 496301012Mohave State Bank, 1771 McCulloch Blvd. Lake Havasu City, AZ. 86403Condolences and thoughts can be made to his family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.