Matthew E. Van Vacter
1975-2013

Matthew Ethan Van Vacter, 38, of St. Joseph went to be his heavenly father on Saturday, November 16, 2013 in St. Joseph.

Matt was born August 26, 1975. In 1995 he graduated Central High School. He pursued his career in construction, specializing in commercial painting. He was involved with many projects including painting casinos, Lifeline Foods. He was not only good at what he did, but fast and accurate. He was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church, where he occasionally served as a greeter.

Matt loved spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews. He always gave the best hugs. His spirit and love will be sadly missed by all.

Preceding him in death was is paternal grandparents, Donald Van Vacter Sr. and Virginia Ibrahim; maternal grandmother, Rosie Turpin and infant sister, Dawn Renee’.

He leaves behind his loving parents Donald Jr. and Wanda (Turpin) Van Vacter; 3 sisters, Deborah Flores, Sherri Gutierrez, and Tonya Van Vacter; one brother, Aaron Van Vacter and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at King Hill Christian Church with Inurnment following in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to service from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the church. Pastor James Sones officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Matthew Van Vacter Memorial Fund, c/o Clark-Sampson Funeral Home.

Online obituary and condolences at www.clarksampson.com