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MATTHEWS, David M. 45, of Kettering, OH, died Sept. 28, 2009, at Miami Valley Hospital. Survived by wife, Michelle; son, Zachary; parents, Doug and Donna Matthews of Springboro; sister, Dawn (Chris) Hock of Boston, MA. He was a machinist at Norwood Medical in Dayton and former machinist at Triangle Precision Mfg. in Kettering. David was always a passionate individual with a love for animals. His life was cut short prematurely, but not before he made a contribution to those he interacted with inside and outside of his family. He will be missed dearly. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Zach Matthews education fund, c/o Cathy Ramby, Fifth Third Bank, 790 Gardner Rd., Springboro, OH 45066. Visitation, Friday, 5-8 p.m., Westbrock Funeral Home, Kettering. Arrangements by Lafferty Funeral Home, Inc., West Union, OH.
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for David Matthews
David Cooper
October 22, 2009
Donna and Family, I was very sorry to hear of your son Davids death. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Kelly Enge-Watkins
October 8, 2009
Donna, Doug, Dawn, Michelle and Zack,
My heart goes out to you for your loss. I just can not imagine how you are feeling and coping. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tammy (Lacy) Steinbarger
October 6, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May time restore a sense of peace to your lives. I am so sorry for you loss.
October 5, 2009
my deepest condolences to the family and friends, Ive know dave for years and he was always the person that would do anything for anyone. he was my daughters baseball coach and threw darts with me along the years. he will be eternally missed and remembered.
wayne wells
October 5, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Dave and I were friends from 1975 to 1982...when we were just kids. I remember him riding that moped all the time. Those were the days of youth and innocence. Your family will be in my prayers. Laurie Shields Crumley
Bobbie Puterbaugh Allen
October 5, 2009
I knew Dave when we both worked at CCI back in the 1980s. I am very sorry to hear about your loss, Michelle. Dave was a great guy and we had a lot of laughs while working at Circuit Center. Although we'd lost touch through the years I still remember him fondly.
Dan Yeager
October 5, 2009
I am very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I worked with him many years ago at Triangle Precision. I always found him to be a kind and loving father - he spoke of his son every night at work. What I remember most was his love of Adams county and how he enjoyed hunting down there.
October 3, 2009
Michelle.... I just heard about Dave. It's been a long time since I've talked to you. I'm so sorry for your loss and for not keeping in touch more often. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Zach and the whole family.
Love you, Donna Winstead (Ground Round, Grindstone Charlies"s, CBCB.
Mindi Menefee
October 3, 2009
TO ALL OF THE MATTHEWS FAMILY, I didn't know Dave, but I am sorry for your loss, I cannot imagine the pain you are going through... Look to a higher power and you will find the strength.
Jeff Kelly
October 2, 2009
Michelle, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Although, I did not know Dave well, my heart goes out to you and your son. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
God Bless
October 2, 2009
Michelle, Zack, Donna, Doug and Dawn,
I am really having a hard time trying to figure out what to say.....I am very saddened by this tragic event....I know it has been a few years since I've seen or talked to David, but have known the family for I'm going to say 40 years or so? The last time I saw and spoke to David was probably about 4 or 5 years ago at Jack's Pet Store....yea I know, go figure huh? LOL David and I grew up together....his family lived 4 houses down from my family. Donna and Doug have been friends with my mom and dad since then! I have a lot of fond memories of all of us when we were very young......David and I were always very good buddies. I can remember David always had a smile and I loved to hear him laugh......I can sit here right now and here him! :)) It's really hard for me to sit here and type my condolences to the family, because this should not have to be, but I know God has David in His plan and needed him in Heaven. I know life as you know it now will not be the same without David.....but I'm going to guess that David will never be too far away.........I truly believe that his spirit will thru his son Zack. There is going to be a long grieving period for the entire family, but from the entries I have read I feel you will have a lot of support and a lot of different shoulders to cry upon. Even tho like I said, I have not seen or talked to David in about 4 or 5 years, but Donna, Doug, Dawn, Michelle and Zack, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.......I love all of you and will see you all tonight. Not looking forward to it, but I'll have a big shoulder for any of you if you need it!
Love,
Tina (Lacy) Gabbard, Kettering, OH
Eric & Carrie Patterson
October 2, 2009
Michelle and Zach-
Eric and I are greatly sorry for your loss. You are both in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.
Melanie Wilson
October 2, 2009
Not knowing what is in store for us is part of living. Living without those we love is definitely the hardest part. I know I struggle with it. I cannot imagine how you feel. I am so sorry.
I grieve with you and will pray for Dave and your family. I will never forget him.
Bill Griffith
October 2, 2009
Michelle, Zack, Doug, Donna, Dawn
We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss David very much. Mary has so many fond memories of growing up with David that she has shared this week. Please know that the family will be there for help and support.
Love,
Bill Griffith
Virginia Kaehler
October 2, 2009
Michelle & Zach
I am so sorry about your loss. The way you often talked about Dave & his love of animals I could tell he had a gentle heart. I hope you know we are all here to help you get thru this sad time.
Love, Virginia
Tyler & Brittany Cheatham
October 1, 2009
Michelle and Zach,
Brittany and I want to say how sorry we are and we want you two to know that we are here. Keeping you two in our thoughts and prayers.
Tyler & Brittany Cheatham
Randy Wray
October 1, 2009
Michelle and Zack,
I know words cannot begin to describe the profound magnitude of your loss of a husband and father. And to David's parents, the loss of their son. May our good Lord grant you confort and strength in this most difficult time. I played softball with Dave for many years in Kettering for Katz bar. We won a lot of first place trophies for them over the years. We had some of the same friends who played for Katz, Todd Bertke, Greg Crisler, Dave Lake, just to name a few. We were all like a bunch of brothers, yet we were not related, but we always had each others back. David was very competitive and wanted to win all the time, it was great. I have a lot of great memories of those days I will never forget. Dave would always tell me about going deer hunting and fishing trips he would take, he really enjoyed nature and the outdoor life. I know he will be greatly missed.
God Bless
Rick Jones
October 1, 2009
To everyone affected by this tragedy my heart goes out to you.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susie Yearick
October 1, 2009
Oh Michelle,
I am so sorry and our prayers are with you and Zack. If you need anything, please let us know. We love you. Susie and Bryan Yearick
Amy Avey
October 1, 2009
Michelle & Zach,
I want to start by saying how sorry I am for your loss. I met Dave in the late 1980's and had lost touch with him over the last few years. The things I remember most about him was his huge heart, love of animals, his great laugh and the love you could see in his face when he spoke of the two of you. I'm sure he will be missed by all those that knew him. I hope your memories of him bring you comfort and my thoughts and prayers are with you and his parents during you time of grief.
Joy Miller
October 1, 2009
Michelle, I worked with you at Halsom. I am so sorry to hear about Dave my heart is sinking for you and Zach. Words cannot express how sorry I am! My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless
October 1, 2009
Michelle, We were saddened to learn of Dave's sudden death and would like to express our sincere sympathy to you and your family on behalf of the employees at Triangle Precision. This is surely a difficult loss, especially for Zach. The bond between father and son is so special. Please know you are both in our thoughts and prayers.
We ask you to pass on our hearfelt condolences to Donna, Doug and Dawn.
May Dave Rest in Peace.
Bonnie and Paul Holzigner
Triangle Precision
Kathi, Manos, Tom & Bill Manoussakis
October 1, 2009
Michelle & Zack, our prayers are with you both during this hard time. I remember Dave so well from when he coached my boys, Tom & Bill. It was such a shock to hear of his passing. He is with God now and will be taking care of the two of you from Heaven. God must have really needed Dave with Him to take him from you at such a young age. God bless both of you and if there is anything we can do, please let us know.
October 1, 2009
When I first met Dave it was hard to see past all the bravado. But once I got to know him I got to see what he really was. A good, straight-forward, big hearted man who truly LOVED his family. Michelle, Zach and Dave's parents-I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you at this most difficult time.
Debbie Grulick
Riverside, Ohio
Angie Kaehler
October 1, 2009
Michelle & Zach
No words will be able to express how sorry I am for your loss and for the pain that you both are enduring.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this devastating time.
Angie Kaehler & Family
Melissa Barr
October 1, 2009
Im so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there.
Eric & Cindy Kepley
October 1, 2009
Michelle, our hearts go out to Zack and you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
October 1, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, If there is anything you need we are here for you.
Love Libby Williams and Family
Kristie Coley
October 1, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers with you during this time.
Tony Grooms
October 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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