Brother Matthews was one of my favorite people. He was a gentle giant of a man. His love of the Gospel was so evident and appreciated. I will miss him terribly.

"He earned his bachelor's degree, master's degree and doctorate from BYU."

In other words, he lacked the interaction and education from outside the BYU Bubble to qualify as a "scholar".

Robert Matthews was a humble teacher of truth. At Education Week my husband and I would go to his classes because we would hear pure doctrine delivered with the spirit. He had insights that were born of study and faith. I agree with Kristine, that he was a gentle giant of a man. His son commented that "he never wanted anything in his life to be about him." I believe that. I could tell that. He was full of charity. You could feel it. My husband and I are going to miss him!!

Your comment was not very nice to say about ANY person the day after his death.

Sure, you are entitled to your opinions, but there's a time and place for things!!

The day after a person's death is NOT the proper time to say negative things.
First, he's still not around to defend himself. Second, by making negative/critical
type comments means that the deceased's Contributions are less important that what you are criticizing.

I know that it's fashionable for some to post negative comments on these boards, but after a death >> it is really quite dis-respectful and inappropriate.

My name is David too and I'm probably older that you. Why not at least post
an initial or something after a name as common as "David" to make sure that all of us "David's" don't get lumped together??

Have a good Day and Do try to learn the lesson that Thumper taught, "If you don't have anything good to say, just don't say anything at all".

Thumper had at least taught the basics of good manners.

David P.

Robert J. Matthews was one of the greatest men I ever met. Kind, gentle, dignified, humble, humorous...