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Matthew Swafford Obituary
Matthew Aaron Swafford was called home to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2013. He was 33 years of age. Matt was born February 2, 1980, to Don and Sherri Swafford. He was united in marriage to Crystal Hillman on April 20, 2012, in Springfield, MO. Matt is survived by his wife, Crystal, two children: Isabellea Brooklyn and Brycien Axel; parents, Don and Sherri Swafford of Springfield, MO; two sisters: Maggie Swafford and Margo Swafford, both of Springfield, MO; nephews: Javon Swafford and Marcus Swafford, Springfield, MO; his grandmothers: Joyce Loehr of Ballwin, MO, and Kay Swafford of Mtn. View, MO; and a number of relatives and friends. Matt was preceded in death by two grandfathers: John A. Loehr and A.E. Swafford.
Matt was an amazing individual with a heart and soul of gold. He loved his family more than anything. Matt enjoyed fishing with his dad and he loved animals. The greatest joys in his life were his wife and kids. Matt will truly be missed.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations are made to Matt's children through Walnut Lawn Funeral Home.
Visitation will be Friday, December 27, 2013, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, Springfield, MO. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2013, at 10:30 AM at the Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, Springfield, MO. Burial services will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Springfield, MO.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Swafford
Dad
January 6, 2022
I´m still fishing with you buddy, my heart is with you every second of everyday. The kids are doing great, I know you´re so very proud of them. Scott and Crystal are great and I know you are so thankful for them. Love you buddy.
Don Swafford
December 18, 2020
Matt, I’m sitting on the deck thinking of you. I’ve got your fishing pole hanging up, I never go fishing without you and often reflect on every fish we caught together and of course you still out fish me most of the time. I love our memories and miss you you so very much. Scott and Crystal are taking great care of the kids, you should be very proud of the family they have become. Love ya buddy, Dad
December 5, 2014
I just visited you today, you're mother really keeps your home so very nice, I am still watching the jets fly and know you are on the wings. Miss you so much- Dad
Crystal Viefhaus
July 6, 2014
I just found another picture I took of Matt. He was smiling big with my cockatoo parrot sitting on his shoulder. Matt and I worked together for several years at Grandvista/Westgate Call Center. He was always a joy to be around and one of my favorite coworkers. He is truly missed! Condolences to Matt's family & friends. We love you Matt!! See you again buddy!!
June 23, 2014
It has been 6 months, Only God knows how much it hurts, miss you buddy, Dad
Kathleen Barnes
December 31, 2013
Sorry for your loss Swafford Family If i had known sooner i would have came to funeral...i just learned of this today... worked with him @ Strategic Fundraising.
Jessica lawson
December 30, 2013
:( I miss you matt. I know nobody got to say a proper goodbye and I'm sure we all wish we could. Rip
stephanie pryor
December 28, 2013
RIP Matt. You will be missed
December 27, 2013
Don and family, I'm so very sorry my prayers are with all of you, I had the pleasure working with Matt at primrose, he was my assistant. A true gift to all, the residents and staff, loved him dearly, God be with you and bless you.
Becky Ganley
Loree Ryan
December 27, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
December 27, 2013
Don, I am so sorry to hear about your son. Please know that we are thinking about you and your family and keeping all of you in our prayers.
Barbara and Melvin Porter
Charlene Cowan
December 27, 2013
Sorry for your loss
Darren Tourville
December 27, 2013
Special prayers for both of you Don and Sherri and your family.
Mark McClanahan
December 27, 2013
Don & Sherri
Karen and I pray that God will comfort and guide your family during this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Dennis and Kim Lowe
December 26, 2013
Don and Sherri,
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Keller
December 25, 2013
Words cannot express how sorry we are that this has happened. Are deepest sympathy to your family: you will be in our thoughts and our prayers :
God bless
Chuck and Mary Keller
Dorothy Sandoval
December 24, 2013
Don, Words are useless at a time like this. My heart goes out to you and your family. I am here with you for the long run.
Susan Hart
December 24, 2013
Don and family, I am so very sorry to see this. May the peace of Christ be with you.
Beth Shaw
December 24, 2013
We will miss Matt here at Strategic Fundraising Inc. Great guy who always had a smile on his face. Always talked about his kids and how much he loved them. He will be missed here.
April Cannon
December 24, 2013
Sherri and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this incredibly hard time.
Carolyn (Campbell) Beard
December 24, 2013
Sherri and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you all are in my prayers.
Tim and Joyce Wilson
December 23, 2013
Don and family, So very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers during this time and always. With Sympathy, Tim and Joyce Wilson
Mary Williams
December 23, 2013
Dear Sherri
I'm so sorry to hear that you lost Matt. It's been so long but I still remember when he was first born and I was so impressed with what a good mother (and nurse) you were, juggling all things. You are in my thoughts during this very difficult time. Love to you and your family.
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