Matthew Little Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Matthew Adam Little, 45, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 7, 2016, at his home in Saratoga Springs, Utah. For the past 17 months Matt courageously fought, but ultimately lost his battle to, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He was born in Anaheim, California on March 10, 1970 to Robert and Linda Eynon Little. He spent his childhood living in Simi Valley, California and is the youngest of five children. He enjoyed scouting and received his Eagle Scout award when he was 12 years old. He served an LDS mission from 1989-1991 in Buenos Aries South, Argentina. He developed a deep and lasting love for the people of Argentina. Upon returning home from his mission he moved to Salt Lake City, Utah to attend school. He fell in love with Amy Michelle Hicken and married her in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on July 30, 1993 and together they have four beautiful girls. Family life delayed his schooling but he later received a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. He continued his education and received a Master of Science in Management and Information Systems Security. He had a very successful IT career. He was a faithful member of the LDS church throughout his life and served in many capacities. A large portion of his years of service were spent as Young Men's President which he loved. He had a special ability to teach and relate well with the young men and encouraged them all to serve full time missions. He loved sports, especially College Football, and will forever be a USC fan. His true love however will always be his family. He was a devoted, loving and supportive husband and father. He spent time with each of his girls and bonded with them over the things they enjoyed doing. He was overjoyed when his oldest daughter Brittany received a call to serve as a missionary in Neuquén, Argentina. In 2002 he moved his family to the Midwest to pursue job opportunities. They resided in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin for a year and Plainfield, Illinois for 11 years. In 2014 he exercised a great deal of faith in moving his family back to Utah. It was shortly after that move that he was diagnosed with Cancer. He was treated and well cared for by the Huntsman Cancer Institute. He always took the time to teach others. He was a tremendous example to all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife Amy Michelle Hicken and his daughters: Brittany Nicole (20), Olivia Marie (18), Jessica Abby (14) and Megan Breanne(12); Parents Robert and Linda Eynon Little; Sister Debby Little Verardo; Sister Wendy (Larry) Reynolds; Brother Jeff (Lisa) Little; Sister Robyn (Alan) Wilson; Parents-in-law Richard and Nila Hicken; Sister-in-law Cynthia (Jeff) Hull; Sister-in-law Anna (Matt) Hales; Brother-in-law Jon (Rebecca) Hicken; Brother-in-law Jared (Melinda) Hicken and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Matthew will be held Friday, February 12th, at 11:00 am, at Spring Meadow Ward, 136 West Summerhill Drive, Saratoga Springs, Utah, where Viewings will be held Thursday, February 11th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and prior to services on Friday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Interment in Lehi City Cemetery, 1100 North 400 East, Lehi, Utah. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.

Matthew Little

March 10, 1970 - February 7, 2016

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