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Matthew Aitch Obituary
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Sam Richardson
April 21, 2007
Matthew was a big man in many ways. He went from Maplewood-Richmond Heights High School to Moberly Junior College to Michigan State University and on to the world as a highly skilled basketball player. And so much more. We'd like to think he formed his life skills while in the little town of Moberly, transitioning from high school basketball to big time college hoops. One of my great anecdotes about Matthew is that he was a heckuva lot better in art than he was at English. However, the art teacher, Hope Scheperle, connected him with Fannie Ruth Sittler, at that time the first ever reading specialist for the Moberly public schools, but not involved in the college program. Matthew was not reading at anywhere near college comprehension. Mrs. Sittler fixed that. Several days a week, Matthew would stop off at Mrs. Sittler's house, just steps from the Moberly Junior College gym, to read for her. What a picture that must have been. Mrs. Sittler is 90 somthing now, but still sharp as a tack. She barely stands 5-feet tall and is a whisp of a woman. Matthew was 6-feet-7 and, as we say, well fed. He also became well read and earned his degree at Moberly and two more degrees at Michigan State. I'll bet no one gave him those degrees just because he could read a defense on the basketball court. Way to go, Matthew, and cheers for Mrs. Sittler, too!
Patricia Oliver
April 19, 2007
Matthew was a gentleman. He will always be remembered by those who knew him. May GOD bless and keep his family.
Don and Karen Robb
April 17, 2007
First and foremost, a consumate gentleman. I have fond memories of dropping Matthew off at Orville Jackson's grocery store after practice to pick up his sandwiches.
Matthew was also the first person who told me of JFK's assination!
Brenda J Hinton
April 16, 2007
My fondest memories of Matthew are what a great friend he was. He and many of the other Greyhounds spent many evenings sharing stories with my dad. Matthew was very special and I know he shall be missed! On behalf of my family I extend our deepest sympathy.
steve h kehoe
April 8, 2007
You and Shannon were the heart of the 1965 team! Loved you, man!
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