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Matt Hayes Obituary
1970 ~ 2012
Matthew Robert Hayes, age 41, passed away suddenly on December 18, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Matt was born December 25, 1970 in Boise, Idaho to Scott and Janet Hayes. Such a special Christmas gift!
He graduated from Boise High School in 1989, and later from Boise State University. Matt had a great sense of adventure and while attending BSU he spent a semester on exchange in Australia, and travelled to New Zealand.
In May of 2002, Matt married Tammy Close Hayes. They moved to Houston, Texas where Matt was a Managing Director at Coastal Securities.
Matt enjoyed skiing, Jeet Kune Do, Brazilian Jujitsu, mixed martial arts, reading, playing golf with his friends, hunting, and fishing. He loved his family and especially loved playing with his two little boys. He loved the Idaho outdoors and the mountains, and was an avid collector of guns and knives.
Matt is survived by his wife, Tammy Close Hayes of Houston; sons, Ian and Ryan; mother, Janet Hayes of Boise; father, Scott Hayes and stepmother, Mimi Hayes of Boise; brother, Brett Hayes (Suzy) of Boise; nieces, Olivia, Julia, and Audrey Hayes of Boise; step sisters, Kate Copsey Neal (Dustin) of Boise; Camille Koehler (Dan) of Denver; and Meredith Newton (Ben) of Boise; mother-in-law, Teri Close of Kuna; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and many, many friends.
Matt's friendships spanned the entire country. Matt was a great father, husband, son, brother, and friend and he will be missed immeasurably.
Funeral service will be held at 1:30 pm, Friday, January 4, 2013 at St. Michael's Cathedral, 518 N 8th St, Boise, Idaho. Graveside services will follow at Dry Creek Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in Houston later sometime in January.
To share memories with the family please visit Matt's memorial webpage online at www.CloverdaleFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matt Hayes
Sima Tavazoie
January 4, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss Tammy. You are in my thoughts.
Jeanette & Boyd Runnings
January 3, 2013
Still in shock to hear this news. Know he is an angel still looking over all of you. Our prayers are with you all.
Matt&Joni Wood
January 3, 2013
Matt was a wonderful young man. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
January 1, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear about Matt. You and the boys are in my prayers. A special hug to Ian.
Richard and Lisa Winter
December 31, 2012
Matt's family and friends: We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Rachel DeFrees
December 30, 2012
Tammy & family, I am saddened to hear of Matt's passing. Although I had little time with him, he was always jovial and pleasant to be around. I know his joyful spirit will be missed both in Boise and Houston.
Tammy, I know how much you loved him (and for how long!)
My prayers will be with you for God's presence and comfort for your aching heart.
Sympathetically, Rachel & Matt DeFrees
Kolin & Alicia and Evan Magnusson
December 28, 2012
We are so sorry for you'r loss.Every body is in our prayers!
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