Matthew Arjuna Bradshaw, 16, died at his home in Polson, Mont. Wednesday, July 11, 2007.

He was born May 9, 1991, in Mount Vernon, Wash., to Stefani and Dr. William Bradshaw. He was raised on Orcas Island, Wash., until moving to Silverton, Ore., at age 4 year, with his parents and older brother Luke.

In August 1996, the family moved to Montana, where Matthew lived for the last 11 years.

Matthew’s parents divorced in 2001, and his father moved to Colorado. His mother, Stefani, married David Devore in 2003 and Matthew lived with them and his stepsister, Hana. In October 2006, his mother was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer and died in January 2007.

Matthew loved skateboarding, snowboarding, video gaming, and music of many kinds.

Survivors include his father, Dr. William Bradshaw of Leadville, Colo., his brother, Luke Rollins of Los Angeles, his stepfather, David Devore, of Polson, his stepsister, Hana Devore of Seattle, his paternal aunt, Katherine Agbe (Adesuyi) of Lake Jackson, Texas, and cousins, Morenike, Anna, and Ashley; his paternal aunt, Jan McConnell (Dennis) of Lake Jackson, Texas, and cousins, Adam and Julia and his many friends and classmates.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, July 17, at the First United Methodist Church in Polson, Mont. with the Rev. Esther Angel officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home in Polson, Mont.