Matthew Woomer

WOOMER Matthew Thomas, 58, husband of Patti Saligman Woomer, died December 17, 2014 at his Lexington home with his family by his side. Born in Honolulu, HI, Matt was the son of Anthony Cullen (deceased) and Catherine Woomer of Lexington, KY. Survivors include Patti, his wife of 32 years, and his seven sons: Ryan (Lauren), Keith, Anthony (Karen) of Cape Girardeau, MO, Adam, Joseph, Samuel and Bryan. Matt is also survived by his mother Catherine Woomer and his seven siblings: Judith Woomer Keating of Lexington, KY, John (Christine) Woomer of E. Grand Rapids, MI, Katie (John) Guido of Rocky River, OH, Joseph Woomer of Nesbit, MS, Nancy (Kevin) Sidow of Piedmont, CA, Susan (Robert) Schneid of Birmingham, AL, and Andrew (Cindy) Woomer of Rocky River, OH. Raised in Birmingham, MI, Matt graduated from Birmingham Seaholm High School in 1974. Matt attended West Virginia University and earned a degree in Mining Engineering and later earned his MBA from The Ohio State University. After college, Matt worked throughout Ohio, West Virginia and Virginia in the coal mining industry. In 1989, Matt and his family moved to Lexington, KY, where he owned and operated Spartan Rock Products of Boonesboro, KY. Matt served as President of the company until his death. An avid learner, Matt was a member of The Alternate Board where he met many close friends who shared in his passion for business. Matt's life was centered around his family, he enjoyed the outdoors, ice hockey and boating. There will be a private graveside ceremony. Friends are encouraged to celebrate Matt's life at Art's Place, 161 North Mill St., Lexington, KY 40507 on Saturday, December 20, from 2- 5pm. Memorial contributions in Matt's name are suggested to Camp Hayo-Went-Ha Campership Program, 919 N. East Torch Lake Dr., Central Lake, MI 49622, Baby Health Services, Inc. 1590 Harrods-burg Road, Lexington, KY 40504, or The Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc., 1504 College Way, Lexington, KY 40502.