Victor-Matthews-Obituary

Rev. Dr. Victor M. Matthews

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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The Rev. Dr. Victor M. Matthews, age 87, born to Victor and Ethel Matthews on February 6, 1921 in Montesano, WA, went to be with his Lord on March 10, 2008. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Bryant and Mary Martini. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Reeme...

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Pastor Matthew´s spiritual warfare prayer shared with me many many years ago by my mentor Rev Dr Joe Albright. It has been a source of great comfort and power for me.

What a gracious teacher. Enjoyed listening to him preach or teach

How can we thank the Lord enough for using Dr. Matthew's clear teaching of God's Word in our lives. I read his book Growth in Grace while a student in high school. At Grand Rapids Baptist College, I benefited from the Thursday evening Bible classes he taught year after year. Dr. Matthew's teaching impacted our whole family for God's glory!

To the dear family of Dr.Victor Matthews:
Our hearts were saddened as we read the passing of a long dear friend and mentor to the Ted Christman family of Dutton, MI.
As a child, Dr. Matthews was our minister at Paris Baptist Church, Presently; Kentwood Baptist Church, and was a very dear friend of our parents, Ted and Zelpha Christman.
Pastor Matthew's teachings on earth are final now. He left a legacy how to witness to others daily and seek the Kingdom of God for eternal salvation....

Victor Matthews was not only a mentor, he became a dear friend. He was always available when I needed him for advice or instructions. I will miss him more than I can ever tell. I regret that I cannot be there for his memorial service, but I know it will be a glorious time of sharing about the one man I have known who walked closely with God.

well heaven is a little richer today since Dr. Matthews has joined them.
His book Growth in Grace was an extremely important part of my growing as a believer. His impact on my life personnally while at BBC has been was of those important milestones in my personal life.
I recently got an additional copy because my first one was pretty worn out. His Daily Affirmation of faith has also played a sigificant role in my life. He is the one prof in my life that I have not forgotten not for...

Dr. Matthews make quite an impression on me as a student studying for the ministry. After many years I still have his class notes. I thank God for men like Victor Matthews. May the family be encouraged as he has moved on to heaven.