Obituary of Matthew Olds Jolley

Matthew Olds Jolley, 42 of Twin Falls passed away Thursday, November 10, 2011 at his home. Matt was born December 6, 1968 in Columbus Ohio the son of Frederick and Patricia Jolly. Before his fourth birthday his family moved to Arvada, Colorado a suburb of Denver, where he grew up and attended high school. He received the degree of Bachelor of Science (summa cum laude), from the Colorado College in Colorado Springs Colorado, and the degree of Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Colorado Medical School in Denver Colorado. He completed his residency at Michigan State University Medical Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, in September of 1996 and immediately moved to Twin Falls Idaho where he engaged in family practice. He was employed by and a partner at the Physicians Center in Twin Falls until the summer of 2008 when he was forced to resign due to health reasons. Matt was afflicted with cystic fibrosis which created numerous challenges and problems for him throughout his life. He met these challenges with determination and resolve. He refused to acknowledge his limitations. So in high school he became a trainer and received statewide recognition as an outstanding high school trainer. Later having the privilege of being a trainer for the Denver Broncos and the Denver Nuggets. Despite his illness he was determined to be normal. He played soccer for many years but his passion became martial arts. He began participating at age 6. As with everything he excelled at this, earning himself numerous black belts in several disciplines, including Tae Kwon Do, Jujitsu and Cane. After moving to Twin Falls he became a member of the Intermountain Martial Arts. There he met Don Rider and they became instant best friends. He was humble about his incredible ability and became a well respected teacher and friend. In August of 2008, Matt underwent a double lung transplant at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver, Colorado. After five months of recuperation at his parents’ home in Arvada, Colorado, Matt returned to Twin Falls, Idaho in March 2009, where he was employed by Psychiatric Services until his death. While there, in addition to providing psychiatric services to his patients he initiated a pain clinic, a project that was close to his heart. Matt was possessed of an indomitable and courageous spirit. He consistently faced and successfully met challenges that would have daunted lesser mortals. He struggled constantly with his medical issues and endured without complaint more pain and suffering than was his due. Throughout it all he maintained a cheerful attitude, was friendly to all who knew him and was a loving husband and father. On November 23, 2010 Matt married Jamie Hoffman. Matt was a member of the Lighthouse Christian Fellowship and was also a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity at Colorado College. Matt is survived by his wife Jamie, stepchildren Tidus and Emma, of Twin Falls Idaho, his son Brendan, of Twin Falls, Idaho, his parents Frederick and Patricia Jolly of Arvada, Colorado and his brother Mark A (Andy) Jolly, wife Daphne and daughters Kaitlyn and Lauren of Denver, Colorado, his mother and father in-law Barry and Vickie Eacker of Twin Falls and his best friends in life Don and Terri Rider. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at the Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 916 Eastland Dr., Twin Falls with Pastor Kevin Newbry officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Rosenau Funeral Home, Twin Falls. Family and friends are encouraged to share their memories at www.rosenaufuneralhome.com