Matthew James Smith
Smith, Matthew James, 24, loving father, husband, and beloved son, died Friday, January 6, 2012. Funeral service will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Matthew was preceded in death by his grandfathers, James H. Smith and James D. Sittner. He is survived by his wife, Lacy; son, Jace Wallace Smith; father and step-mother, Jeff and Susan Smith, of Lincoln, NE; mother and step-father, Sherri and Ken Rosales, of Loveland, CO; sister, Kayleigh Smith, of Loveland, CO, step-brother, Bryan Aldendifer, of Lincoln; step-sister, Lauren Aldendifer, of Lincoln, step-brother, Kenny Rosales, of Ft. Lupton, CO; step-sister, Danielle Hollon, of Wichita; grandparents, Sue Smith, of Wichita, Sharon Sittner, of Wheat Ridge, CO, Sheri Gray, of Aurora, CO, and Ann Coggins, of Wichita; great-grandparents, Wallace and Betty Lea, of Sun City Center, FL. In lieu of flowers, the Jace Wallace Smith Memorial Education Fund has been established. Donations may be made in care of any Wells Fargo Bank.
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Dearest Matthew, There are no words. Nothing comes to mind. If I had a last moment with you, I don’t know what I would say. I would want you to know how much I LOVE you, how much I really care, how much Jace adores you and how much we don’t want to let you go. You gave me the greatest gift in the world, our son, and I will do my best to do you proud. He will always know that you LOVE him more then any father could ever love a son. He will know that the nurses could hear you scream in joy 3 floors away at the hospital when you found out we were having a boy. He will know how we ‘argued’ about his name but you won. He will know how you sang Twinkle Twinkle Little Star to my belly every night. He will know that you didn’t let him out of your sight at the hospital. He will know how hard you worked to take care of us. And he will know that every time his heart beats yours is beating through him. Matthew, I LOVE YOU. I MISS YOU SO MUCH. They say it gets easier, but I can’t imagine how that is true. I remember how you told your friend the first time we met that you were going to marry me. (I was 13!) You crazy boy, you were right. Love always, Lacy
May your wonderful family be a source of strength for you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeff and family – Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find strength and feel peace through the coming days through sharing with family and friends your memories. Our deepest symathies.
My thoughts & Prayers go out to all of you. I remember attending Matthews Confirmation, Wedding and holding Baby Jace when he came home from the hospital. I have very fond Memories and will cherish them! May God surround all Matthew’s family & friends with Love, Peace & Strength!
You showed me a lot of things, I learned a lot I didn’t know. But you forgot to teach me one thing, How to let you go. I know you didn’t mean to leave me, Sometimes we have no choice. I miss being your little sister, Hearing my name called by your voice. I wish I got to say ‘I love you’ Before you given to the sky. If God could grant me one last wish, I’d ask to say goodbye. You always meant a lot to me, I could never love you less. I know it’s true when they say, ‘He only takes the best.’ You were always there for me, I never could have asked for a big brother as wonderful as you. Thank you for protecting me as we grew up.. I know you’re still looking out for me… I love you so much Matt, and I’ll miss you just as much… I’ll see you on the flipside… Keep on keepin’ on…
My Lost Love Anne Spiller I have only just lost you the pain is hard to bear Do I have to go through life knowing you’re not there please some one explain to me why he had to go are there any reasons I really need to know I sit here and remember all the lovely times we shared the talks the laughter of every one you cared I am told the pain will ease in time and I will think of him without a tear but that will be impossible as I need to have him here He was my very world to me my ever guiding star Just kiss me softly on the cheek and tell me where you are
No one should ever have to bury their child. God be with you Jeff and Susan. Our thoughts are with you. We will pray for you and your son.
Lacy and Jace, We are thinking and praying for you. Call if you need anything.
I’m praying for strength for all of you during this time. Matt was a good friend and a great father…he will be missed.
Merciful God please surround the Smith family with love. Let your light shine through in the days to come.
Our prayers go out to Matthew and his family; with our deepest sympathy. – The Mikolajcik Family Grafton, OH
May the Almighty Father hold you in his hands and bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Our hearts go out to the Smith family during this difficult time. May the Lord hold you and keep you so that you may find strength.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Don & Brenda Roberts
Our thoughts and prayers are with Matt and his family as he moves on to everlasting life with our lord and savior. Speed forth on the wings of Angels as we celebrate the joys of your life as it touched ours, and may the loss currently felt be replaced by contentment as you bask in the glow or our heavenly father.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Smith family. We are thankful that Matt has a strong and couragous family to provide additional support and guidance to his wife and child during this very difficult time.
I enjoyed the time I got to spend with Matt on a couple of projects at work. He was the same age as my son. I will miss him and my heart goes out to his family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jeff – My heart & prayers go out to you and your family. I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. May God help you get through this difficult time.
Lifting your family up in prayer for strenth and peace during this time.