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Portrait of Matthew Harlan Warrick
Forever in our hearts and missed by so many!

Matthew Harlan Warrick

May 5, 2003 – June 5, 2023
Lived 20 years
Colfax, Iowa
To his brothers and friends he was known as “wiggy”
Life story

Son of Lucas Warrick and Jessica Meinhart, Matthew was born on 5/5/03 in Des Moines. From a very young age Matthew could be described as one word: ornery! Matthew was always trying to push the limits, he knew one speed: fast and full throttle. Matthew had a special spot in his heart for music. He loved playing his guitars most which was self taught. Matthew was diagnosed with T-cell leukemia in 2019 he was unable to continue playing football and had to focus all his energy on his cancer treatments. In 2023 Matthew beat the odds and was declared cancer free!! Through out his treatment he stayed so positive and kept a smile on his face and everyone around him. He had moved to Georgia with his Dad, Cole and his sister Lydia. He made so many new friends out there was working his butt off but was missing home. He was able to come back home for his birthday week and it seemed like Gods plan one last good bye. A month later Matthew was tragically taken from us in a motorcycle accident. Matthews memories will live on forever he is deeply missed by so many.

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2003
Born May 5
2004
Matthew was 1 when Facebook was launched
2005
Matthew was 2 when the first video was posted to YouTube
2015
Matthew was 12 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2016
Matthew was 13 when Pokemon Go sent millions outdoors hunting creatures
2022
Matthew was 19 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne
2023
Passed away June 5, age 20
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