Matthew-Gaikema-Obituary

Matthew Gaikema

Katy, Texas

Mar 21, 1995 – Feb 4, 2018

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BORN
March 21, 1995
DIED
February 4, 2018
LOCATION
Katy, Texas

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Matthew was born on March 21, 1995 and passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018. Matthew was a resident of Katy, Texas at the time of passing. He graduated from Cinco Ranch High School where he was an accomplished cross-country runner who found peace in the solitude and rhythm of a long run. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Pine Cove's Project 319 Scholarship Program in honor of Matthew Gaikema at Pine Cove Camp, PO Box 9000, Tyler, TX 75711.

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Missing you like something fierce today Matt, I hope you're playing with all the dogs.

that dudeman is my cousin

Matt lifeguarded with me back at the South Ranch neighborhood pool 5-6 summers ago. Our lifeguard team was truly a family and Matt was considered one of the little brothers of the group. He was our designated "class clown" and always made us laugh with every word and action he made. We truly didn't understand the silly things his mind came up with but it made long, hot days at the pool bearable. I then went to Texas A&M where I had the pleasure of running into him on campus a couple of times-...