Obituary: Matthew “Matt” Grier, 41, The Dalles — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region

Matthew “Matt” Grier passed away September 12th, 2023 at Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, Oregon. Matt was born on January 4th, 1982, and was 41 years of age at the time of passing.

Matt was born and raised in The Dalles, Oregon, and that is where he built his family.

Matt is now in Heaven beside his father Micheal Grier, his mother Linda Grier, his grandma Lilly and many other loved family members. Matt will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 13 years Kayla Grier, his oldest daughter Kaelee Grier, her fiancé David Conley, and his four other children Johnmichael, Lillyanna, Jenson, and Layke Grier. He is also survived by his sister Rebekah Grier and her husband Shaun Griffin who misses him already. He will also be missed dearly by his sidekick dog Belle, and other friends and family who loved him.

For most of Matt’s life, he worked as a mechanic, eventually owning his own shop. He loved riding dirt bikes, building and playing with RC cars, spending time gardening, and many other outdoor activities. Matt loved spending any time he could with his children, especially riding around in his bobcat with Jenson, playing in the creek with Johnmicheal, watching Lilly ride a dirt bike for the first time, cuddling with Layke watching Paw Patrol, and spending time with his road dog Kaelee.

The viewing for Matt will be held on Wednesday, September 20th at Andersons Tribute Center located at 204 East 4th Street in The Dalles, Oregon from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. for close friends and family. A celebration of life will be held in the future, but the date, time, and location have not been decided upon; details will be announced by his wife Kayla Grier.

Any condolences, flowers, or financial help can be directed to Matt’s wife Kayla Grier, or his oldest daughter Kaelee Grier. Please help in keeping Matt’s memory alive by sharing memories of him on Facebook, and telling any stories you have of him to his wife and children. Matt will be greatly missed, and his memory will live on in so many people.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.