Gerald Allen Matthew

Gerald Allen Matthew obituary, Plains, MT

Gerald Allen Matthew

Gerald Matthew Obituary

Visit the Sunset Hills Funeral Home & Crematory - Plains website to view the full obituary.
Gerald (Jerry) Allen Matthew, 75, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 31, 2024. Jerry was born May 23, 1949 in Kellogg, Idaho to Louis M. Matthew and Romaine Hagen.
He is preceded in death by children Dustin and April and brother Curtis.
He is survived by domestic partner Sheri Carroll and children, Hank, Max, Robert and Ashley; Grandchildren, Mary Ann, Michel, Max, Lina Marie and Carlos. Also survived by brothers Larry, James, Kim, Kirby and Gary; and sisters, Phyllis and Lucinda; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial gathering will be announced at a later date. Sunset Funeral Home in Plains is handling the cremation.
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Sunset Hills Funeral Home & Crematory - Plains

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