Matthew Chrystopher Washell"Gone too Soon"09/04/1996-12/05/2013Born and raised in Reno, Nevada and recently moved to Wilsonville, Oregon. He was born on September 4, 1996 and passed away unexpectedly on December 5, 2013.Matthew was a smart and handsome 17 year old high school student, who impacted many lives of his family and friends. Matthew loved music, playing sports, talking about everything, including politics and physics, teaching everyone something new every day, and giving advice well beyond his years. Most people will remember Matthew for his bright smile; amazing laugh and friendly spirit to everyone he met. Whether you knew him or not, as soon as he walked into the room he made you smile even if you didn't want to. He had the most amazing and unusual sense of humor, and was also the most caring, intelligent son, grandson, nephew, brother, uncle, and best friend anyone could ever ask for. He grew up to be such a wonderful young man that no one is ever going to forget.He is survived by his Mother Patrice Lans-Washell, his Father Matt Washell, his two siblings Kyndra Washell and Tyler Washell; his nephew Garrett, his grandma Sandy Lans, his Aunt Michele Lans and his Uncle Randy Lans all of whom he loved more than anything. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 11th , at 2:00 PM located at the Cornwell Colonial Chapel, 29222 SW Town Ctr. Loop E., Wilsonville, OR 97070 (503) 682-1177 A second service will follow in Matthew's home town of Reno, Nevada next week. Details for that service will follow and be published in the Reno Gazette Journal.In memory of Matthew's life, the family requests that those wishing to make a contribution in Matthew's name, suggest that you please send a memorial contribution to The Second Nature Wilderness Program at ( http://www.snwp.com ) or on his online obituary at http://cornwellcc.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/1742678/Matthew-Washell/share-photos.php .