March 8th 1985 - September 24th 2025
π 5-7pm Sun 12th, 2025 @ 344 Templeview Dr, Bountiful, UT 84010
On 24 September 2025 Dustin Richard Matthews, age 40, returned home after a tragic pedestrian accident in Texas. He was born 8 March 1985 in Durban, South Africa to Richard Clifford Matthews (deceased) and Laurita Nan Murdock (Hall).
He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 2004 to 2006 in the Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Mission. After graduating from the University of Utah (B.S. 2009) he went to Pittsburgh to attend Duquesne University School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctorate in 2012.
He pursued a law degree because he had a desire to help people and had his own family law firm. He had an innovative mind and was an entrepreneur at heart. He eventually transitioned into the solar industry.
From an early age he loved the outdoors and had an adventurous spirit. He loved skateboarding, skiing, mountain biking, sailing, scuba diving and spending time with his family, especially his girls who were the love and purpose of his life.
He leaves behind 4 beautiful daughters, Charlotte (11), Theo (9), Heidi (7) and Rose (3), and his siblings, Josselyn, Bianca and Clinton. He is reunited with his father who he longed to know better.
He will be missed by all his numerous family members and loyal friends around the world. If you would like to leave a memory for his girls to read in the future, please do so here.
I went to High School with Dustin and was pleasantly surprised when he showed up in Pittsburgh to serve with me! We only served around each other for a little while but it impacted my life for the better.
He had a brilliant mind and different way to look at things. He taught me a lot and had a commitment to be a better missionary everyday. I remember him bearing his testimony of the Savior and how powerful his resolution was.
I will miss him. I have no doubt that he will be watching over his girls. Love you brother
Anonymous
I was a friend of Dusty's after I graduated High School from Viewmont before my mission, and then for years after our missions. I remember writing Dusty while we both served missions for the church, and hanging out with him both before and after our missions. He had an infectious laugh and such a fun personality.
To Dusty's family and kids, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm praying for you in this time of mourning and grief.
Anonymous
Worked with Dustin for two years and he was always a man dedicated to his children. Whenever he talked about them, I could always see the sparkle in his eyes. Professionally, he worked with passion and dedication to customers.
Anonymous
My friendship with Dustin began as his young man leader. We had a blast, enjoying a variety of activities from camping and hikingβ¦to games and church stuff.
New to the area and Ward, and struggling for friendship, for a time Dustin had fallen in with a few rough friends. One evening during a private discussion I challenged him to evaluate his friend group and make changes where necessary,. Dustin went on to make some of the toughest choices of his young life. He completely changed his friend group for the better. I was so proud of him for his strength. His choices changed the trajectory of his young life.
Life marches on so quickly and gets complicated but through the years I have been pleasantly surprised to see Dustinβs name pop up on caller ID. He took time for me. Sometimes just a quick chat to catch up with each other. Other times a lunch. Most recently our choice of activities was to head out on Mt bikes! He was a brilliant lawyer, assisting me with my will and trust. He gave great advice.
Through it all I have been most impressed with his love and devotion to his children! Man how he loves them. And of course he so loved his mother, sweet Nanβ¦his anchor and cheerleader.
God be with til we meet again my dear friend and brother.
I love you, Dustin. Iβll miss the calls and the rides! May peace, understanding, and acceptance be your rich blessing in the next dimension of our eternal existence.
T. Hawkins
While visiting family in Utah some years back, I became ill and required medical attention. I was in a foreign country with no idea of how medical things are done. Dustin assisted me taking me to a clinic and staying with me until I had recieved the attention I needed. I was impressed by his compassion and kindness, assisting me with everything.
When i was feeling a lot better a few days later, he took me shooting. We got great satisfaction from shooting Osama Bin Laden. Dustin had a few guns we used to rid the world of Osama. He was patient and understanding as he guided me in the use of these weapons. We had a great time!
I never knew Dustin very well as he was in America and I in South Africa, but his relationship with me was friendly, caring and respectful. It is an honor to be one of his uncles. He is missed.
Kenneth Hall
On the few rare times I made it out to Utah, Dustin was a welcoming nephew who made time to visit with Auntie Voi. A fond memory is of both of us getting really "snot en trane" remembering Mom/Granny. No doubt they are having a good laugh together about it now
Voi Dunston
This is one of my favorite photos of Dustin. (It was taken in the botanical gardens in Durban, South Africa).I have many memories of Dustin my nephew. There was only 15 years between us. Nan and the children came to live in Graaff-Reinet, South Africa. Dustin was 3 years old I was 18, Dustin used to be my little shadow and followed me around all over, always talking to me and asking endless questions.
Jason Hall