Matthias Jeffrey Palmer's Obituary
Matthias Jeffery Palmer quietly passed away on August 21, 2022 in Eagle Mountain, Utah. He was born on September 22, 2006 to Joseph and Melissa (Haycock) Palmer. He was the best little brother to his sister, Aftyn.
Matthias was born with a condition called Cortical Dysplasia- the left side of his brain did not develop properly. His medical prognosis and quality of life predicted prior to his birth was bleak but he rocked this world nonetheless. Matthias defied all of the odds. He proved to everyone that there are miracles and that you can accomplish anything.
Matthias was a light. He was the coolest kid you ever met, he always made some joke when we were all sad; he knew how to make people laugh. Eveytime Aftyn was laughing he would always say a specific and stupid joke and she would laugh even harder. He always made sure to get Aftyn something every time Matthias and Mom went shopping.
Matthias was interested in everything. He loved history, science, theater, Legos, video games, anime and recently started boxing. Matthias had a unique artistic sensibility.
A celebration of Matthias’s life will be held August 27th, 2022 at 10 AM; at the LDS Chapel - 8273 Simpsons Springs Rd.Eagle Mountain, Utah. All are invited to attend.
Internment to be at a later date.
Matthias is survived by his sister Aftyn May Palmer and his parents Joe and Melissa; his great grandmother, Shirley Haycock, his many grandparents: Granny (Lisa Chamberlain), Grandma and Papa (Charlie and Joy Palmer), his Nanny and Poppy( David and Colleen Musselman) and his Grandfather Ray Haycock. He was loved by his many cousins: Sajama, Zelanda, Harika, Kaysen, Kass, Wyatt and Addy. Matthias was adored by his many Aunts and Uncles: Brittney (Max) Hicken, Tyler Haycock, Jason( Elvira) Palmer, Bryant Palmer, Lex (Cindy) Palmer, Amy Evans, Hilary (Kyle) Huntsman, Cindy Pettigrew, Zak Musselman, Lucas Musselman, David Musselman and Cecelia Musselman. The names of cousins, great aunts and uncles, great great aunts and uncles, goes on and on.
Matthias is preceded in death by his cousin Milagro Palmer and his Nana, Pamela May Hoehn Haycock.
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