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Matthew Joseph (Matt) Blauer

Aug. 19, 1980 - Nov. 20, 2024

Date of Service: Dec. 6, 2024

DECLO – Matthew Joseph Blauer, age 44, passed away with his loving wife by his side on November 20, 2024, at St Luke’s Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Matt was born August 19, 1980, in Burley, Idaho, the son of Duane and Amy (Hamblen) Blauer. Matt grew up in Declo, Idaho. In his youth, Matt spent his summers playing baseball, with his dad as the coach, exploring the ravines and mountains around the house, and swimming in the canal. He loved making ninja stars and playing at the cliffs by the canal with his friends. Teasing his sisters was a favorite pastime of his, along with chasing them upstairs.

Matt worked at the Mayfair and Celler throughout high school, and then was the manager and bookkeeper until it closed in 2018. He loved finding the perfect suit for his clientele. He also enjoyed watching his nephews and niece grow up at the store and was always happy to sit down for a bit to play with them. He would take time off each harvest season to help his dad dig beets and plant grain. After the store closed, Matt decided to work with his dad on the farm, where he was meticulous and thorough.

In November of 2000, Matt met his wife, Cheyann, on a blind date at Perkins. Three months later, Matt proposed to Chey on the mountain behind his childhood home, and they were married August of 2001. They have been together for 23 years. Matt took on the big role of being a father to a six-month-old, Ty, and it was no surprise that he thrived at this because of his big, caring heart and love of children. Wherever Ty went, Matt was there to make sure he was safe and taken care of.

Matt loved to read, watch movies, and bowl. Matt was an avid reader. He enjoyed fantasy/science fiction books the most, and he loved how books could whisk you away into another world. This love of reading helped develop Matt’s writing skills. He could whip up a fabulous story, biography, or any other type of writing needed in no time. He enjoyed going to Vegas for bowling tournaments. If Matt wasn’t bowling and hanging with his bowling friends, he was sitting at the slot machines- and he was quite lucky.

Matt is survived by his loving wife, Cheyann; his son, Tyries; his mother, Amy; his siblings, Sarah (Cody) Somsen, and Emily (Patrick) Misner; father and mother-in-law, Ken and Julie (Orosco) Anderson; brothers-in-law, Bobby (Aubrey) Anderson, and Micky (Delta) Anderson; sister-in-law, Mariah (Randall Brewster) Anderson; and many nephews and nieces.

Matt was preceded in death by his father, Duane; and grandparents, Robert and Jean (Curtis) Hamblen and Willes and Norene (Blacker) Blauer.

Matt’s dry sense of humor and kind heart will be missed by all.

The family would like to thank the ICU RN nurses for their dedication and loving care for 48 hours.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 6, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Declo Idaho Stake Center, located at 213 W. Main Street, in Declo, with Bishop Brad Wynn officiating. Burial will follow at Declo Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, December 5, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th Street, in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Friday, prior to the service, at the church.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/H0qhuBlj2Pc.

Condolences for Matthew Joseph (Matt) Blauer

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From Teresa Allen:

Cheyenne and family our deepest sympathy goes out to you all.

From Darla Young:

Amy and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that you all will be able to feel the Lord's Love at this time. He is there I know. My prayers are with you.

From Peggy Forbes:

Cheyann I am so sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my prayers. Matt was such a good man, I met him when he worked in the Mayfair and Celler such a kind man and will be greatly missed.

From Randy and Leona Greene:

I’m so sorry for your loss!

From Jana Darrington:

Dear Amy and family, we cannot express how sorry we are for your loss; and this sad time your family is enduring. May you feel loved and comforted in your grief. We pray you will find strength in the Lord’s gift of eternal life and the blessing of eternal families. Much love, Jana and Tim

From Jana Darrington:

From Sheila Anderson:

Condolences and prayers for Cheyann and the entire family from Sheila, Dalona, Laramie and Kaia. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the honor of knowing him.

From John & Coleen Jones & The North Star Elk Ranch:

Cheyann, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.

From Shelley Jones:

No words can take away the grief of your loss. Please know your in many prayers . So sorry my friend.

From Shelley Jones:

Amy know you are again in my prayers. I have no words with the major loss that you have been given, know that you are in my entire family!

From Susan Toner:

My heart is aching for you, Amy! You are such a sweetheart, and a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, and friend! I know you are blessed at this time with love, and comfort to sustain you! Love You!! Susan

From Lee Leslie:

My condolences to you and your family.

From Bonnie Warne:

I am so saddened by the loss of Matt. So much in such a short time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

From Gaylen and Carolyn Smyer:

Our condolences to the Blauer family. We are so sorry for this tragic loss. Words cannot adequately express how sad we are as your family is once again impacted by the passing of a loved one. Your family is in our prayers and we pray the Lord will bless you and send the comforter. We wish you all the best in the coming weeks and months.

From JoAnn Hahn:

Wishing you and your family strength and comfort through this difficult time. I'm sorry for your loss.

From Robert and Lynn Braden:

Sending our condolences. So sorry for your loss.

From Cindy Curtis Thompson :

I'm so sorry family. This breaks my heart that he's gone. I'm so thankful for my family and it's so hard watching you all go through so many losses. I love you and I love Matt and am sad to lose another cousin. May his memory be a blessing to you all. Ty, you're on my mind and in my heart along with your mom and the rest of the family. I know it's hard, stay strong but it's okay to grieve. It's okay to cry. This is super hard to take Amy, Cheyenne, Sarah and Emily, may the lord carry you through your grief and may you remember, families are forever. I love you and I'm thankful for so many great memories.

From Lori Chapa:

Oh Cheyann. I am so very sorry for you and your family. My sincere condolences.

From Jeremiah Justesen:

I am so sorry Cheyann! My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family!

From Chad :

I prayed and read the good book for days.. I wish I could of done more. His family and friends didn't need this or should any family. Matthew, we miss you my fine friend...

From Alesha Stringham:

Sending are deepest thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

From Susie Neibaur :

Oh my goodness Amy and family. I’m so very sorry for your loss! Hoping you can feel angels arms wrapped around you at this tender time.

From Bill and Cindy Fulcher :

Please accept my sincerest condolences and prayers! Cheyenne if you need anything please let me know

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