Matthew L Gouge

GOUGE — Matthew L., 30; born Sept. 23, 1990, Spokane, Washington; died March 26, 2021, Missoula, Montana. Surviving: Victor Gouge, Jodie Gouge, Alisha Reum Matt, Jeremiah Reum, Lisa Peters Nortan, Loki Matt, Memphis Matt, Navonntah Reum, Makayla Reum and Chevy Reum.

The family moved to Seattle and then Sacramento. At the age of 8 he went to live with grandparents Leona and David Gouge in Thailand. Then he joined family in Hawaii for a while before moving to Montana, to Idaho and back to Montana. 

Matthew always had a big and caring heart. A gentle giant with a quick unique infectious laugh and warmest bear hugs. Always there for family and friends. Polite, kind and loving, especially to those older and younger. Lovable, respectful, fun, funny, gamer and helper.