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Matthew Hales Obituary
Matt is survived by wife, Stephanie (Cole) Hales; son, Noah Matthew; daughter, Chloe Marcella; parents, Mark and Tracy (Root) Hales; brother, Tom Hales; sister, Kristen Hales; grandparents, Glenn and Marlene Hales, and Jerry and Sandy Root; mother-in-law Sue Livingston; father-in-law Pat Cole; brother-in-law, Jeff Cole; aunts, uncles, and cousins; and many other friends and family Matt held close to his heart. The Mass of Christian Burial for Matt will be offered at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church with the Rev. Tom Page presiding. Interment will be in Rockford Cemetery. The Rosary will be prayed tonight at 8:30 at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the educational fund established for Noah and Chloe, at any Huntington Bank, payable to the Hales Children College Fund. Stephanie would like family and friends to write their memories of Matt to their children so they can better know about the man who is and always will be their father. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the Pederson Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and prior to the Mass at the church on Wednesday.
Arrangements by The Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford, www.pedersonfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Hales
Mark Hales
September 24, 2011
On behalf of Matthew's family, I want to thank everyone who has signed the guest book and written so kindly of Matt. We are still much in grief over such a tragic and profound loss. But we are also comforted in knowing how much Matt was loved and by how many people he affected and inspired in his, all too brief, 27 years of life.
Thank you, All.
Mark Hales (Matt's father).
September 10, 2011
Our office was just getting to know Mathew, but we were immediately struck by his sincerity, kindness for others, and love of his family. He shared some of his medical history with us and his attitude was inspirational. I encouraged him to keep telling his story. A truly gifted young man.
-Sonya Montgomery FNP-BC, PMHCS-BC
sonya montgomery
September 10, 2011
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Tracie Burress
July 28, 2011
To Matt's Family, I want you to know that Matt was indeed an angel here on earth. Matt and I started and trained together at Sciele/Shionogi in Feb of 2007. We studied together, ate every meal together and shared many wonderful times together during our two weeks of training in Atlanta. I spoke to him in April when he shared with such joy and delight the birth of Chloe. He was such a Proud Papa of both of his kids! I am so deeply saddened that his life ended so tragically. He was the most tender and gentle and kind soul. I pray that God will give you the strength to endure during this very difficult time.
Joe & Chris Loucks
July 28, 2011
Matt.5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. Stephanie and Family throughout this difficult time. May you also know the deep sympathy and compassion that is felt for you and all your family. May it be a source of inner strength to know that there's a loving God watching over you. May the peace of God and my prayers be with you all.
Robyn
July 27, 2011
To Matthew's family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It's so sad to hear of a person passing way, especially one that is young and,with a young family. Be assured that God is aware of your loss & is ready to comfort & strengthen. I pray that your family is able to gain that comfort. Again, I am sorry for your loss.
July 27, 2011
To everyone who knew and loved Matt,
We personally never had the opportunity to get to to know Matt as well as all of you who were a big part of his life. We envy those of you because of it. We are sad and happy at the same time because we know Stephanie, Noah and Chloe are in good hands and have such loving famiily members surrounding her and the children. May you and your'e family find peace and comfort knowing that love and friendship will always be with you.
With Love,
Dave & Linda Stouten
Rachel
July 27, 2011
Matt will truly be missed. We enjoyed seeing his smile from week to week in our office. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
-Carolina Womens
Kenneth Jackson
July 27, 2011
To Matt's Family,
I worked with Matt at Shionogi, and he was an exceptional young man. He will be missed and I pray for God's care over his sweet family.
Kenneth Jackson
Linda Prescott
July 27, 2011
Tracy, Mark, Hales family members, Your strength and bonds to community, to family, to your faith have always been something I admire...In this test I wish you all Peace and continued strength. Linda (McCormack) Prescott, along with Isaac and MacKenzie McCormack.
Lisa Venner
July 26, 2011
I have worked with Matt at Sciele/Shionogi for the past several years and can't say enough nice words about him. What a pleasant, happy, loving individual. We spent time training in Atlanta last November and I am thankful I had the opportunity to get to know him better. Stephanie, it was not hard to see that you were the light of his world. I heard all about Noah and the new baby that would be joining the family this year. What a proud dad! Matt and I also enjoyed talking politics. Mr. and Mrs. Hale you raised a fine young man. My prayers have been with you, God Bless your family
Lauren Barber
July 26, 2011
I work at an office in Greenville NC that Matt called on as a Drug Rep. I want to extend my full condolences to his family. Matt was such a nice person and always put a smile on the staffs face when he dropped in to say hello. We will miss the days of him coming in and chatting about what book we should read next or how amazing his beautiful wife and children are. God Bless his family and you will be in my prayers.
"Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality." ~Emily Dickinson
Michelle Steingesser
July 26, 2011
Matt was truely an inspiration, he had such a great view on life, and appreciated it to the fullest. He will be deeply missed by all.
My thoughts, prayers and love are with the Hales family, along with his wife and children.
Sarah Brooks
July 26, 2011
To Stephanie and your family. We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God comfort and strenth you and your family. Sarah and Chad Brooks (neighbors)
July 26, 2011
To Mark, Tracy, and your entire family. We want to express our deepest sympathies to all of you on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time and may God give you comfort and strength. Jack and Tammy Wyatt
oic family
July 26, 2011
Our deepest condolences to wife and family from The OIC Family Medical Center of Rocky Mount NC. Matt you are missed
Crystal Pettaway
July 26, 2011
Our deepest condolences to wife, children, and family from The OIC Family Medical Center of Rocky Mount NC. Matt you are missed
July 26, 2011
Wilson Ob Gyn Girls are praying for your family
Diane Iacopelli
July 26, 2011
Our family is praying for you. May God hold you in His arms through this difficult time. The Iacopelli Family
July 25, 2011
Mark, Tracy and Stephanie and family, Our thoughts go out to all of you , you are in our prayers. Our son Mark is a classmate of Tom, I know your boys went to Crestwood Elementary with him. We pray that you will feels God's love surrounding you during this very difficult time David and Ruth Brouwer
Eric Steingesser
July 25, 2011
Matt was a great person and will be missed by so many people! My thoughts are with you guys.
July 25, 2011
Mark and Tracy,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember how you lit up when you spoke of your children. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With my deepest sympathy, Bonnie Zell
Sheri Halverson
July 25, 2011
Dear Mark & Family,
My prayers go out to you. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss.
With deepest sympathy,
Sheri Halverson
Lisa Jordan
July 25, 2011
i am so sorry for your loss, Matt will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, let god comfort you in this trying time. god bless.... Lisa Jordan
July 24, 2011
Mark, Tracy, and family; words can not express the sorrow you're feeling. My heart goes out to you. Matt was such a special person, and, absolute fighter; He will be deeply miss. I pray that you will feel God's peace and love surrounding you.
Pilar Rice
July 24, 2011
Mark,Tracy and Kristin, I am so sorry to hear of Matt's death. My heart goes out to you and all of the family.
With sincere sympathy, Dorothy Martin
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