Matthew C. VandeBiezen
December 15, 1976 – November 1, 2019
A memorial visitation will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Thursday, November 7, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 42, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019. Matthew was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on December 15, 1976. He was graduate of Portage Northern High School. Matt was most recently employed by Great Lakes Waterproofing. He enjoyed playing hockey and football and was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. Matt was a caring individual who was always willing to lend a helping hand. On August 25, 2001, he was united in marriage to Shannon M. Miles, who survives. Matt is also survived by his children, Devon, Jasmine and Braxton; mother, Diane (Michael Edwards) LaFountain; step-mom, Kay VandeBiezen; brother, Neil VandeBiezen; step-siblings, Shannon (Kris Henshaw) Pence and Jason (Jamey) Pence, Corey (Leanne) LaFountain and Tina (James) Higdon; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Matt was preceded in death by his father, Cornelius VandeBiezen III; son, Dalton Casey VandeBiezen and grandparents, Casey and Mona VandeBiezen and Delbert and Dorothy Fidlar.
So sorry to the family. He was always a joy to be around at Eastwood. You will be missed Matt.
Matt, Rest in peace my friend, the crew up at Greatlakes will miss you immensely! -kevin
Neil. So so sorry about your loss. May the lord be with you and your family.
I just can’t believe u are gone…Ik ur pain and struggle was real we talked about our kids and recovery many times! i wish u would have just called me! We had 30 yrs of friendship and a short time again this last yr. I hope you have now found ur peace?! now u can rest easy handsome! U are n will be missed more than you know..Be our Angel now and watch over us! I love u man!
Matt was such a caring young man. I always enjoyed seeing and talking him. He was a hard worker and always did fine work when I hired him for plumbing jobs. I saw him not long ago at Wings West and he still had his great smile. He will be missed.
My heart goes out too all of you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I will never forget those kids. They save my life and that I will never forget. We’re here if anyone of you need us. Love you all, Deb Bush and Family
I have so many fond memories from our childhood…playing Atari while our parents played cards, sneaking pretzels rods from the parents snacks on game nights, you chasing my mom around the yard with frogs or snakes while she screamed (man you thought that was funny, and so did we), riding in your dad’s car listening to 70’s rock. To Matt’s family…Hold onto your love for Matt, not the loss. Sending my love during this difficult time.
Very sorry to hear of your loss, our deepest sympathy. Hugs and prayers.
Where do I start all the great memories from little league to football to all the fun times through school or neighborhood fun was such a pleasure to known you and be your friend. RIP Captain Cave Man till we meet again RIH
My prayers go out to you all I’ve known you all forever I remember babysitting Neil and Matt and how Matt always was there for Samantha You will be missed Matt Rest In Peace