Mathew Theobald Obituary (1959 - 2022)

Mathew “Matt” Wade Theobald, our beloved son, brother, and uncle passed away at the age of 63 on Friday, December 23rd, 2022, in Tooele, Utah. Born January 9th, 1959, to Alton Eldred and Ruth Valena Theobald in Fillmore, Utah. Matt lived most of his life in Grantsville, Delta, and Tooele. Matt loved spending time listening to music, going to concerts, traveling, going for walks and bike rides, and spending time with his dog Sophie. His hobbies were collecting model cars, rings, hats, and playing his guitar. His favorite bands were the Beatles and Johnny Cash. Matt graduated from Grantsville High School in 1977 and continued his education at Westminster College from 1979 to 1981. Matt was always a very strong, independent, and responsible person. Matt had a few loves in his life, but never married or had children. He remained great friends with his most recent girlfriend, Andrea and her husband. Matt was a very kind son, brother and uncle and took great pride in all his nieces and nephews. He is survived by brothers, Eddie Theobald, Michael Theobald; sisters, Juli Mull, Shelly Spradling (Mike), Pamela Maxwell (Mike); many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Alton Eldred, mother Ruth Valena, nephew Jason, older sister April, brothers-in-law John and James, sister-in-law Linda, and Grandparents. In place of a viewing and services, the family will be holding a celebration of life next summer for close family and friends.