Matthew Robert Hambleton

It is with heavy hearts & sorrow we announce the passing of Matthew Robert Hambleton on April 12th 2023. Matthew was born on September 8, 1972 in Downey California to Bill Hambleton & Patricia Hambleton. After Matthew graduated from Bonneville High School in 1990, he went on to college at Weber State University, graduating with an associate of science. He also holds a nursing degree from Regent University and an Associate of Fire Science from UVU. Matthew began his 27 year firefighter career with Washington Terrace as a volunteer firefighter, and his full time career with Ogden Fire Department in 1994. In August 1996, Matt became a firefighter for Salt Lake County Fire/Unified Fire Authority. Two years later Matt was promoted to paramedic, and in 2006 was promoted to Captain. Matt was a founding member of the Heavy Rescue program and the longest serving member with over 20 years of service. Matt also became a member of FEMA’s Urban Search & Rescue 2001 and was deployed to the World Trade Center after 9/11/2001, Logan Canal break 2009, Hurricane Harvey 2017, Hurricane Laura 2020, Oregon Wildfires 2020. Matthew committed his whole adult life to the service of others in need. He impacted so many lives for the better and was so passionate about his work. He often said “it was an honor to serve”. Matthew will be forever missed and is survived by his wife of 25 years Monica and their children Abrielle and Noah Hambleton. His parents Bill and Patricia Hambleton, Steve and Mary Madson. He was a brother to William & Stacy Hambleton, James & Sara Porter, Matthew Madson & Ryan Shurtz. Nieces and Nephews, Reagan Hambleton, Hudson, Khyber, Knoxley Porter, Finley Madson. Matthew loved to hike and be in nature. He often traveled with his wife and family members in their trailer to national parks. He was a true adventurer climbing cliffs, mountaineering to Mount Shuksan in the northern cascades. Never afraid of heights and truly at home high on the cliffs. He was the life of the party and could make anyone laugh. His quick wit and comebacks will be missed. We will hold our memories of him close to our hearts. Matt was a wonderful husband, father and friend, we will miss him forever. Memorial Service to held Saturday April 29th at 11am at Olympus High School - 4055 S 2300 E Holladay Utah Live stream service link: https://youtube.com/live/pk88cfF8Njs?feature=share Interment to follow memorial service Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch 1718 Combe Rd. - Ogden Utah Celebration of Life at 6pm Old Mill Golf Course 6080 Wasatch Blvd - Holladay Utah

Matthew Robert Hambleton

September 8, 1972 - April 12, 2023