In Honor of Matt Smith: Help Support His Family

We are saddened to share the news of the unexpected passing of Matt Smith, 48, loving husband to Richelle and devoted father to Averee (20) and Jaiden (14). Matt passed away suddenly on Friday, March 17, while at home recovering from outpatient surgery.

As we mourn Matt's passing, we are reaching out to ask for your help. We are raising funds through a GoFundMe page to help assist his family in covering the cost of his funeral expenses and to provide support for his wife and two children as they come to terms with this tragic and abrupt turn in their lives.

Matt and Richelle are one of those magical couples that literally grew up together and whose love remained strong throughout their more than 45 years together. When they were in their twenties, they had their first child, Averee, who is now a sophomore at CSU. Six years later came Jaiden, now 14 and a freshman at Boulder High School. Matt celebrated his kids’ every milestone and accomplishment. He loved the outdoors and went golfing, skiing and camping with family and friends as often as possible. He and Richelle always dreamed of owning their own home, and when they finally could afford one, Matt took pride in keeping their yard and garden impeccable. He never missed his daily 3-mile walks with the family’s two dogs, who will also greatly miss him. Dinners and barbeques with their extended families and time with Richelle’s brother Koery and other friends were his kind of fun. Simply put, Matt was a dedicated family man and a friend you could count on. He will be deeply missed by his wife, children, family, friends and all those who had the good fortune to know him.

We kindly ask that you consider making a donation to the GoFundMe page we have set up to help support Richelle and her children during this difficult time. We also would appreciate you sharing this page with others who knew and loved Matt, and who know and love Richelle, Averee and Jaiden. Your support is greatly appreciated, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Thank you,

Amy Condon & The Boulder Montessori School Staff