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Matthew Dejong Obituary
Richland, Wash.
Einan's Funeral Home
Matthew Wayne DeJong, 46, of Richland, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2007, at Kadlec Medical Center.
He was born Sept. 24, 1961, in Provo, Utah, to Cheryl Wagner and Norman DeJong.
He graduated from Hanford High in 1979, and attended Eastern Oregon State College and Columbia Basin College studying in the machinist program.
He has worked in the past in the hotel and restaurant business as a chef and in management. During the past seven years, he was a live-in caregiver for his grandparents in Richland.
Matthew was a loving, sweet and kind son and brother who loved and cared for his grandparents. He loved caring for others and placed that above his own needs, including a life long history of adopting and caring for animals. He had a spiritual soul and a genuine heart. His sense of humor always brought laughter to his family and friends.
Matthew enjoyed white water rafting, fishing, photography, traveling and music. He was an avid reader and history buff, and a collector of many things.
He is survived by his parents; his sister, Kendyl DeJong, his grandmothers, Lori Kernander and Ann DeJong, and extended family who will miss him deeply.
Family may be contacted at: Kendyl DeJong, P.O. Box 518, Lyons, OR 97358.
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Myra Weihermiller
December 28, 2007
I miss you my sweet nephew. You became a very good friend to me over the years. Your Auntie will always have a special place in her heart for you.
Michael McSpadden
December 28, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the Dejong family. Matt was a dear friend of mine in the 80's and I have wonderful memories of our friendship. God Bless
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