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Matthew STEVENSON Obituary

STEVENSON Matthew Edwin Matthew Edwin Stevenson, age 17, died Friday, June 24, 2011 as a result of injuries he sustained in a car accident. Matt was born July 19, 1993 in Oregon, OH to Michael and Rebecca Stevenson, and was a 2011 graduate of Sylvania Northview High School where he was an honor student. Matt cherished spending time with his close knit family and many friends. A hockey player since the age of four, Matt played travel youth hockey followed by three years at Sylvania Northview. He enjoyed coaching and training young goalies and encouraging them to embrace the sport he loved so much. Matt's other hobbies included roller hockey, hunting and fishing. Matt was actively pursuing acceptance to Officer Candidate School for the Navy with ambitions of becoming a naval aviator. In addition to his parents, Matt is survived by his brothers, Rick (Beth) Lemon, Dan (Michelle) Lemon, and Mike (Alyssa) Lemon; sisters, Kim (Brian) Leverenz, and Tori and Michelle Stevenson; niece and nephews, Ryan, Jack, Claire, Parker, and Hunter; dogs, Ollie and Rudy; many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends. Visitation will be Monday from 4-8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-8:00 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd.) where services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Goaltender Development, c/o Sylvania Tam-O'Shanter, 7060 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania, OH 43560. Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Blade from Jun. 26 to Jun. 27, 2011.

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Mike & Becky Stevenson & Family

July 8, 2011

Dear Family and Friends,
Your words, wisdoms, thoughts and prayers have comforted us immensely. Thank you for leaving us your message, we sincerely appreciate your support, without it we could not have endured.

July 8, 2011

My son Sid knew Matt from hockey camp last year, and I am deeply saddened for your loss; praying for comfort, peace and strength for Matt's family.

the Quincy's

Mireles

July 3, 2011

We don't know you but are so very deeply sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to your family.

Denise Brehmer

July 2, 2011

Kim,
I'm so sorry on the lost of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

patricia schermerhorn

July 2, 2011

My heart aches for your loss what a beautiful young man, thinking of you and your family, a mom

Cathy Furlong

June 30, 2011

Craig finished camp at Miami on the 24th and said that Matt was an Awesome counsilor. We are so sorry for your loss.

Todd Butler

June 29, 2011

Deepest sympathy to the Stevenson Family. From the staff at Sylvania Tam-o-Shanter

Jackie Greunke

June 29, 2011

I am so sory for your loss of your son.
I don't have words to express the sadness you must be feeling. Again I am so srry
A mom in Toledo

June 29, 2011

I cannot begin to express how sorry I am to hear about Matt. I worked with Tori while she was at Glenbyrne Pharmacy.

Warmly, Julie Wietrzykowski

David Wells

June 29, 2011

What a tragic story. Chuck Jones, Jordan's father, shared with me what happened. My son was the captain of the 2010 state champion high school hockey team that played against Northview in our 2009 Christmas tournament and again in the state championship game. On behalf of my family and the St Ignatius Hockey Community; our deepest condolences.

David Wells

Sue Langlois

June 28, 2011

Becky, it seems like it was just yesterday when we were talking about Matt in the cafeteria. My heart breaks for your loss and your family is in our prayers.

Kaelyn McLaughlin

June 28, 2011

my heart goes out to you and your family I've heard many great stories from my brother who attended miami of ohio hockey camp with matt. your family is in my prayers. God bless

Marilyn Palazzolo

June 28, 2011

Mike and family -
As a parent, I cannot begin to imagine your sorrow. I am truly, truly sorry for your loss and pray for you all to have the strength that your son would expect from his loving family. Please know that your University of Toledo friends are thinking of you at this difficult time.

Jennifer Crosley

June 28, 2011

Your son was a shining light in my life this past school year. He was in the class next to mine but made a point weekly to stop in and say hi. To everything there is a season... I'm so sorry that Matt's season with you was so short.

Matt, I will miss your great smile and your funny personality. You possessed a quiet strength; you were a leader by presence alone. I will miss you buddy! ~Croz

Mark Reeves

June 28, 2011

Matt's Heart and Love for people will live on. We will miss his presence but let us carry his memory and legacy onward. Matt your smile and love for life will be missed

Mo May

June 28, 2011

Although I can't be with you while you and your family remember Matt, you're still in my thoughts. If there is anything i can do please let me know.

June 28, 2011

Becky and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. I cannot imagine a heartbreak greater than a parent losing a child. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Irene and Tom Paunovich, Lake Worth, FL

Betsy Booth

June 27, 2011

Kim,
You have always held a special place in our hearts since you came into our lives 8 yrs ago. We are praying for you and your family during this difficult time & are so sorry for your loss
Betsy, Jake & Dillon

Joanne & Chris Gill

June 27, 2011

To the Stevenson and Lemon family,
Words can not express the sorrow and pain we feel for the loss of your son Matthew.

With our deepest sympathy,
Joanne & Chris Gill

Jenny Owarzak

June 27, 2011

Kim, my deepest sympathy for you and your families loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all through this difficult time. God Bless you and your family

Julie Walentowski

June 27, 2011

Becky,
I just saw Matt's obit. I am sooo sorry for your loss. I can't imaging.
My sympathy to you and your family

June 27, 2011

"Words are inadequate to describe your loss. Our hearts hurt for you and your family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers." - Jim & Gail Gantt (Westerville, OH)

Sheryl Kline

June 27, 2011

Being the mother of a 17 yr old boy also, my heart breaks for the family. Matthew sounds like a wonderful boy and I am so sorry for your loss. I am keeping this family in my prayers.

Kasey Martishius

June 27, 2011

To the Stevenson family, im so sorry for your loss, Matt was in my homeroom and everytime i saw him he was happy and made everyone laugh, im so sorry this had to happen at such a young age when his life was just getting started.

Miguel & Irene Martinez

June 27, 2011

Dan and Michelle , sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your whole family

James Cooper

June 27, 2011

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Stevenson family. We were fortunate to know Matt and be a part of his life. Our prayer would be for God to provide peace and comfort in knowing how many lives Matty touched, and that he will remain in everyone's heart forever.
Jim and Kim

Cathy Priddy

June 27, 2011

Ms.Stevenson,I am so sorry for your loss,My sister Pam works with you at Flower hospital.I also lost my son at age 22 in June of 2006,I hope you find comfort in the time however short you had with your son.I know how hard it is to go through that,I still 5 years later have a hard time dealing with our loss.If I can do anything to help you,or if you need someone that's been through it to talk to I'm here.Pam helped me so much after my loss just by being there .Again I'm so sorry I know there's nothing to compare to such a loss,but if you think I can help in any way I'd be happy to try!Cathy

Victoria Ziemski

June 27, 2011

My heart goes out to the Stevenson family in their time of loss and need. I hope you find some comfort in knowing that Matt truly made an impact and put his whole heart into everything he did. I am so sorry for your loss.

Charonda Romstadt

June 27, 2011

I'm so deeply sorry for your loss, I only met him once at Michelle's graduation party last summer, but he seemed like a sweetheart. I'm so sorry, your family is our thoughts and prayers. - Charonda Romstadt

Molly Mayers

June 27, 2011

Matt was person with a great sense of humor. I am so glad I had the pleasure of knowing him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones. He will be greatly missed.
~Molly Mayers

Sowers Family

June 27, 2011

May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten.

June 26, 2011

Although I did not know him, my younger brother graduated with him and from what I have heard about him he was an amazing kid. Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers.

June 26, 2011

Our deepest sympathy. Zach played hockey with Matt when they were young. Your family is in our prayers.
The Born Family

The Hallowell's

June 26, 2011

WE are so sorry for your loss.We just lost our six years old nephew two weeks ago and we know the pain and sorrow you are facing.My God hep you through this very painful time.

Tonya Newhouse

June 26, 2011

I didn't know Matt that well but the few times I did meet him I don't think I ever stopped laughing! Matt was one of the funniest kids I know and I know that no one will ever forget about him! My thoughts and prayers go out to your family!!

Chad, Dawn, Mark and Cameron Hall

June 26, 2011

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Stephanie Combs

June 26, 2011

To the Stevenson and Lemon Families,
Our family sends heartfelt prayers to you for Matt. We are so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Stephanie (Petro) Combs and Family

Debi Trego

June 26, 2011

We are so sad to hear about Matt our hearts and prayers are with all of you. The Trego family

June 26, 2011

My heart is so sad for the entire family. Will we ever understand? He was a very sweet boy. So much love I am sending to all of you. I will always cherish our hockey bonding. God be with you all.
Love - Lee Mankowski

Barb Roose

June 26, 2011

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We didn't know your son, but we can see that he must have been a very fine young man. We will be praying for you.

Joyce Nowak

June 26, 2011

Frank & Patti Komives

June 26, 2011

We send our heartfelt sympathies to all of you. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Joyce Nowak and Ross Roberson

June 26, 2011

Your loss is immeasurable, incomprehensible. Words cannot express the worldwind of feelings stirred when the news of Matt's untimely death was conveyed. Time stopped before memories could be shared. Always smiling, head held high, one could be assured that they too would smile before parting Matt's company. Our family will continue to pray that yours has both strength and faith to carry you through.

Joyce Nowak-Roberson

June 26, 2011

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Joyce Nowak-Roberson

June 26, 2011

Dave and Kelley Bohman

June 26, 2011

Deepest sympathy through this tough time to you and your family.

Northview Goaltender Matt Stevenson (versus St. Francis)

Joyce Nowak

June 26, 2011

Rich and Cindy Reeves Molnar

June 26, 2011

We are so sorry for this tragic loss. Please know that we are praying for all the family. May God hold you in the palm of Him hand and give you HIS strength and peace. Love and blessings,

Melody Dunphy

June 26, 2011

Mike, Becky and family
Our hearts go out to you. We have so many great memories of Matt and our family travels together. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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