Matthew Eugene Vilven

Matt, Murray, Chris, Shannon at Don's birthday golf tournament 2006

I can't begin to tell you how very touched I am by all the sweet entries here. I am Ruth's sister, Matt's aunt, and though the loss is unimaginably difficult it is made easier by the love and prayers of so many. Thank you all

Murray and Ruth...I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Stay strong and know God is in control.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Vilven Family. Matt will always be remembered.

We are so deeply saddened by your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you Angie and the Vilven family.

The Hartis Family

Vilven Family,
No life passes without a purpose and no sorrow goes uncomforted. May God be with you during this time and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deepest regards,
Peggy and Amber Lee

To the Vilven Family,
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time, as well as my thoughts and prayers. I have such fond memories of times with your family. Matt was such a wonderful person and I know he will be truly missed by all. We were all very blessed to have him in our lives.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To the Vilven Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.I am Amanda's Aunt Margie. He is and will be missed by all of us.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Vilven family. Not every friend you meet are you blessed enough to know where that friend came from and in this case how wonderful and special their family truly are. Ruth and Murray treat everyone they meet with open arms. We love you all and Matt will be missed more than words can say.

To the Vilven family:
May God make his love shine upon you and give you peace. This is an incomprehensible loss to you as his family and to those of us who knew Matt and love you all.
You are in our hearts and prayers and always will be.
Our love to you all,
The West family, Gayle, Suzie, Bryan and Leslie

My prayers are with the Vilven family. Matt you will be deeply missed by all.

Matt and Angie were the first people we met when we moved into our new house. His kindness made us feel at home. I will miss his friendship and loving heart. You have our love and prayers.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Vilven Family. Matt, you were such a good friend growing up. I loved your smile and your witt. I will miss you very much! I hope your daughter gets to know how wonderful of a person you were. May you rest in peace.
All my love, Alison Arrington

OUR PRAYERS AND OUR HEAVY HEARTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
AT THIS TIME
MAY THE LORD GRANT YOU COMFORT IN YOUR TIME OF NEED
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS

Vilven Family

I am so very sorry for your loss. My son was a good friend with Matt and he rode motorcycles with us several times.
David & Donna Jo Masoner
Dusitn Johnson- parents

I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. May the God of all comfort and peace carry you through this most difficult time. Our prayers are with you.

Our family will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

The McCaughey's
Marcia, Bill, Billy & Matt

Spanky-
May you Rest in Peace... My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
God Bless

My prayers and condolences to Matt's family and friends.

My prayers and thoughts go out to the Vilven family. Matt was a strong presence in many, many lives and so many of his friends are affected by this great loss. He will always be remembered for his exhuberant personality.

Sorry to hear of your loss. May God
wrap his loving arms around you.


Jan Jan Haney

Matt--you (and Jesse) were the "Young Bucks" in the office. Even so.....You refused to take no for an answer. Your spunk and determination were admired by all of us !

Thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends in these difficult times.

May you take comfort in knowing there is one more angel above us.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,

SHANNON, MY FAMILY IS PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. THE MEMORY OF YOUR WONDERFUL BROTHER WILL REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS ALWAYS.
ROGER, JAMIE & JARED JACKSON

Shannon and Casey, We are so very, very sorry to hear of the tragic passing of Matt. He will always be a warm, smiling presence in our lives. We will all miss him and his mischievous, fun nature.

God's peace and blessings to your and your entire family.

May God be with each of you during this difficult time. Matt touched so many of us with his quick smile, sparkling eyes and devotion to God, family, and friends. We will miss him. Peace be with you all.

Matt was a brother to me and a best friend to both Brett and Eric. The entire Vilven family will be in my prayers. I love you all.

Kristy Simon

Matt you were a one of a kind person. you will never be forgotten. Me and Jesse will miss you desperately.
Podsette love's you.

Our hearts go out to you and your family. May Matt's smile and great sense of humor stay with you. May God comfort you during your time of sorrow. Sincerely,
Gary, Mary Jane, Brad, Barry and Michael Kendall

I am Jesse's mom. I am so sorry for your loss. Matt was a joy to know.

My prayers go out to the Vilven family. Matt was a wonderful person who will always be loved and never forgotten.

Vilven Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I cannot fathom the grief you must be going through. We will miss Matt so much.

With Deepest Sympathies,
Carter & Michelle

WE CAN NOT EXPRESS HOW SORRY WE ARE FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. LOVE ALWAYS
DARRELL, BEV, TJ, SUNNY RAINES

Our faith comes in moments...
I pray that God gives your family & friends the strength to endure your loss & I thank Him for the gift of Matt. Peace be with you.

Hey Spanky,

You were always a pleasure to be around and I know you will be missed very much by all that knew you.

My thoughts go out to Ruth and Murray.

your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

i have so many wonderful memories of matt from high school. his sweet spirit will live on forever through the hearts of all of us who were able to know him.

wish i could be there with you all during this time.

Ruth and Murray,

My heart goes out to you. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Murray and Ruthie,
My heart goes out to you, and my prayers are with you and your whole family. I'm so sorry you've lost Matt. It's so hard to know what to say because having lost a family member of my own to a very tragic death, there really is nothing that anyone can say to make you feel better. It just takes time, and prayers. I wish you comfort and peace. God bless you.

Cindi Tomlin Stokely (Rob's sister)

My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Vilven family. Matt was always a joy to be around. He will be profoundly missed. God bless you all.

Shannon, My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.

You will never be forgotten Matt.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Matthew memories will always be with you everyday.

We are so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. We were blessed to have known such a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

The Harden Family

I love you, Matt. I will miss you.