Matthew Dean Williams (1995-2006)

WILLIAMS, PARTRIDGE, LEE, DHAPMAN

Posted By: Ames Tribune
Date: 8/31/2006 at 07:17:56

THE AMES TRIBUNE, Ames, Story County, Iowa, Wednesday, August 30, 2006.

Matthew Dean Williams
Jan. 12, 1995-Aug. 26, 2006
Matthew Dean Williams went from the loving arms of his parents, Steven and Karen Williams, into the heavenly arms of his heavenly Father Saturday, Aug. 26. He died at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames surrounded by his parents and long time caregivers. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Huxley.

Matthew was born Jan. 12, 1995, and faced many challenges. He faced them with courage and brought into our lives much love and joy. He touched all who came to know him and was an inspiration to many. He taught us that even though God created us all out of the dust of the earth, we need to remember that God also breathed into us His spirit. His spirit was strong throughout his life and will continue to inspire us.

He enjoyed music and being read to. He especially enjoyed Bible stories, Lassie and Harry Potter. He was a big Harry Potter fan. During walks along the bike trails in his wheelchair, he was able to enjoy nature. He took many visits to the Minnesota and Blank Park Zoos and enjoyed swimming at the Children's Convalescent Home in Johnston. When he was four years old, he and his parents took a trip to "Give Kids the World." There he met Winnie the Pooh and all his Disney friends. At Animal Kingdom, he danced in his wheelchair to the music of "Lion King." One of the dancers gave him a feather, which he cherished all his life. He swam in the Atlantic Ocean and visited the Kennedy Space Center. He enjoyed a whole day at the Magic Kingdom and Epcot Center.

He was a very loving child and loved his pet cats and collie dogs. He had a positive influence on people and brought out the best in people.

He is survived by his parents, Steve and Karen Williams; one brother, Andrew Jeremiah Williams; his grandparents, Elizabeth Williams, of Des Moines, and Marcella Partridge, of Ames; and his aunts and uncles, Kenny and Deanne Lee, of Waukee, Bill and Coleen Chapman, of Shawnee, Okla., Bill Partridge, of Des Moines, Keith Partridge, of Nevada, Anita Williams, of Stuart, and Mike and Debra Williams, of Des Moines.

He joins in heaven his grandparents, Dean and Marjorie Partridge and Ross A. Williams.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at Bacon Funeral Home and Crematory in Nevada.

Bacon Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

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