Matthew James Wasem, 31, of Fort Worth, Texas died March 17, 2022, in Fort Worth. Matt was born on January 10, 1991 to Chuck and Lisa Wasem in El Paso, Texas. Matt grew up in El Paso and Arlington Texas and graduated from Martin High School in 2009. He married Kristen Ann Tucker on March 22, 2014 and they share their home with three much-loved critters, Yellow, Darla, and Sputnik. Matt was creative and expressed this through his art and music. His love for art is exhibited in the many projects seen in their home. Matt taught himself to play the guitar and from there went on learn other instruments including banjo, mandolin, violin, and piano. Matt had a love and appreciation for all genres of music, an attribute he shares with his Dad. Matt is survived by his much-adored wife, Kris, parents Lisa and Ed Lingenfelter, brother Alex Wasem (Kayla), nieces and nephews, and many extended family members, and friends. Matt is greatly missed each moment by those of us who love him. Services will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 11 at Matthew Road Baptist Church located at 4601 Matthew Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 In lieu of flowers, the family has requested gifts in Matt’s memory be made to: Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Unit Baylor S&W All Saints Health Foundation 1400 Eighth Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76104, 817-922-7707 https://allsaintsfoundation.bswhealth.com/
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Kristen, we are so sorry to hear about Matt. Praying for the peace that surpasses all understanding. Love you, Greg and Patty Upshaw
Sending prayers and tons of love ♡ from your Hempys family.
My thoughts and prayers are with Kris and all of Matt’s family and friends. He touched my life with love and kindness many times over the years. May he Rest In Peace. 🙏🏻❤️
Kristen my heart goes out to you
Kristen, we are so sorry to hear about Matt. Praying for God’s love, comfort and understanding thru this time. Know that we love you and we’re praying for you. ❤️🙏
Love, Steve, Donna, Josh and Aimee Standley
Kristen, you won’t remember me but I wanted to tell you how sad I am about your loss. Matt sounds like a wonderful young man.
May you feel God’s presence as you grieve and be renewed by fond memories of your time with Matt.
Sincerely, Heather Lewis
(Your mom’s MDO teacher partner in 2006-7)
“My deepest sympathies to you and your family.” Praying for all of you..
I remember Matt playing basketball with the younger kids at Arlington Christian Church. He was kind and funny and encouraging to those younger kids! I grieve with you and my prayers are for each of you. May God bless each of you as you work through and go through this process.
My condolences to all the family 🙏🙏
Look to the hills which cometh thy help. For thy help cometh from the Lord. Praying for you and your family!
We love you Sissy! Thinking of you! Matt always had the family laughing in Florida and he loved showing the kids magic! He will be missed. Praying for peace for you. We love you,
I keep praying over y’all and God keeps telling me the truth, there are no words. So I keep praying for all that He is covering over y’all specially at this time.
Love blessings and prayers
In our hearts and prayers
I’m so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family. Lisa, I’m here for you when you’re ready to talk face to face.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Connie
I’m so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Matt was a co worker of mine at State National. We were hired the same day and went through training together. He was very nice and always willing to help. He will be missed very much.
Just found out about Matt I’m so sorry for your loss he was a great person I enjoyed him coming over to my house and playing the guitar with my son justin and seeing him at work when he worked at Target RIP