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Matthew Rife

1986 - 2019

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1986

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2019

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Matthew Rife Obituary

Rife, Matthew
1986 - 2019
Matt Rife, age 33, passed unexpectedly on 7/8/19. He is survived by his beloved Bernese Mountain dog, Brutus; father and step-mother, David and Lynn Rife; mother and step-father, Angela Righter and Kenny McKenzie; brother and girlfriend, Zach Rife and Katie Tugend; grandmother, Nancy Ingram Sanford; grandfather, Larry Rife; aunts and uncles, Jenny and Brad Rife, Laura Righter, and Joey and Patty Righter; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and step family members. Matt was preceded in death by his grandparents Joseph and Donna Righter. A service celebrating Matt's life will be held at a later date. The family is asking that donations be made in Matt's memory to "On Our Sleeves" the Ryan and Christina Day Mental Wellness Fund, Care of Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 16810, Columbus, OH 43216-6810. Arrangements entrusted to the SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 North High Street. To share memories or condolences with the family please go to www.schoedinger.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 11 to Jul. 13, 2019.

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Georgia S

July 22, 2019

My condolences to the family. So unexpected to hear. Breaks my heart

Randy Fields

July 20, 2019

So sorry for your loss Dave.

Kathy (Hinkle) Mercer

July 20, 2019

Dave so very sorry to see this. I am praying for you and your family.

Cindy Grizzle

July 19, 2019

Dave, I am so sad to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family now and in the coming months. Wishing you peace and wonderful memories.

Julie Vermeulen

July 17, 2019

So sorry to hear of Matt's passing. He has such a beautiful soul and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts & prayers go out to his entire family at this difficult time. May God bless you all.
Love Julie, Phil & the kids.

Jeffrey Miller

July 17, 2019

Sorry to hear about Matt. I have many fond memories of him while working with him.

Anya Herbert

July 16, 2019

To Matt's family and friends,
I was heartbroken to find out the news of Matt's passing. What a kind and genuine person he was. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. The world has lost a bright light that was Matt. May you all find comfort in each other at such a difficult time.

Carol Norris

July 16, 2019

II am truly sorry about the loss you are going through. Matt was such a kind person, and so much fun to work with, and his smile and personality was exceptional to everyone he came in contact with. My thoughts and prayers to Dave and Lynn. He will be truly missed.

Tom Fugate

July 15, 2019

Very sorry for your loss. God bless the family thru this difficult time.

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The Compassionate Friends

July 13, 2019

Dear Rife Family,
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet twice monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday and 2-4 PM on the fourth Sunday at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
~~~
The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
(614) 882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
www.compassionatefriends.org

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