Matthew Snow Skenandore, put down his paintbrushes and pens to experience and create beauty in a better place, on August 13, 2013, at the Bailey-Boushay House in Seattle, WA , aged 54 years. He was comforted and cared for by his older brother at the time of passing.
Matthew was born in Provo, Utah on August 5,1959 to Marvin Eli Skenandore and Jaron Val (Anderson) Skenandore. Matthew was raised in Brigham City, UT, later travelled the United States in his early years with his family, finally settling in Kirkland, WA in 1974. He spent his formative years developing his aptitude for art, and received instruction at various colleges in the area. As his artistic scope and vision increased, along with his artistic ability, he became muse and mentor to many, and was very prolific, producing many works of art in oil, pencil, pen, encaustic, vacu-form, found objects and any item or method that would help in his effort to express his brilliant mind. He was married to Kimera Eicholz in 1985-2003, and they had a son, Maxx Skenandore.
Matthew loved exploring theologies, mathematics, and astronomy, and sharing those treasures with those who knew him. He was proud of his Native American heritage. He also was a prolific reader, and loved to garden. Matthew was the epitome of a great listener and championed the underdog, and was friend to the friendless. Most notably he was famous for his quick wit. But overshadowing all this was his love for his son.
Matthew is preceeded in death by his Father Marvin Eli Skenandore, and his Mother Jaron Val (Anderson) Skenandore, and his eldest sister Barbara Sue Tabak,. He is survived by his son Maxx Skenandore, Washington; and remaining 9 siblings, Julie Skenandore, North Carolina; Jenny Diez, North Carolina; Stephanie Heaton,
Washington; Peter Skenandore, Idaho; Samuel Skenandore, Washington; Sara Lybbert, Arizona; Stacey Olsen, Idaho; Jed Skenandore, Washington.
A memorial will be held on Saturday August 24, 2013 11AM at the Downtown Kirkland, WA Marina Pavilion, for family and close friends.