Matthew Baer Nathanson
June 4, 1978 ~ February 22, 2016
The family of Matthew Baer Nathanson invites his many friends to pay tribute to his life at a memorial gathering 3:30-5p.m. Friday, March 4, 2016, at Meadowlawn Funeral Home, 5611 E. Houston St. Guests are invited to share favorite memories, photos or mementos in presentations beginning at 4 p.m. Matthew died February 22, 2016, leaving behind family who loved him dearly and hundreds of friends who have posted poignant memories on social media. All agree his spark was extinguished too soon. Matthew was born June 4, 1978, in San Antonio and graduated from Robert E Lee High School and studied accounting at San Antonio College. Matthew is remembered for smile, twinkle in his eye, sense of humor and kindness. He was outgoing and friendly and never met a stranger. He always look out for the welfare of others. Mathew was a loyal son, grandson, brother and uncle. He often stopped by his grandmothers' homes to help with chores and escort them to their events. He and his twin brother, Marcus Nathanson, were inseparable and always took care of each other. Matthew looked up to his older brother, Caddo Parish Studdard, throughout his life. Matthew was a delightfully loving son, taking his mother to rock concerts and movies. As an adult, he was her friend and confidant in addition to being a caring son. He worked for his father, Stephen Nathanson, at Nathanson and Nathanson, a local accounting firm for many years. He is survived by his mother Madelon Rogers, father Stephen Nathanson and partner Kathy Benjamin; beloved grandmother "MeeMaw" and twin brother Marcus Nathanson, all of San Antonio; brother Caddo Parish Studdard, his wife Jennifer and nephew Paxton of Katy; and aunt Victoria Nathanson of San Antonio. Matthew flew into the waiting arms of his grandmother Harriett Nathanson and grandfathers Phillip "The Colonel" Nathanson and George B. Rogers "PaPaw". It gives us comfort knowing he is at peace among family and friends and a host of angels! In lieu of donations, the family asks that friends make a donation to a favorite charity or do a good deed in Matthew's honor to "pay it forward".
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On to the next level my friend. Love and respect always.
One love matty
Hug my brother for me
Heaven is so lucky to have you. I will miss your smile and hugs. Until we meet again. Much love to you and your family.
On to better and bigger things bro. This life was just a stepping stone. Your blessed too be in heaven I’m more than positive people envy you!! Not a sad time to be depressed but a happy time to celebrate! Your body is filled with glory therefore you will live forever with No pain, no sickness, and not a worry to think about. You will live in all eternally forever. Love you man until next time.
I miss you my friend
Enjoy your journey my friend. I know you and Robert are watching over all of us and we’ll all be together again one day. I love you!!
Thank you for your friendship Matt. You had an incredibly big heart and I’m grateful you kept me in it. My condolences to Matt’s family in this difficult time, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I pray you are enjoying the Heavens, the endless Jager, and many friends! You are truly beyond missed and loved down here… Until we meet again much love Matty!
You are and forever will be known as a wonderful person and you will forever be missed. you are among the heavens and the angels above . may your stress and worries all be gone and nothing but happiness now fill your heart.
Heaven has gain a very Special Angel. Rest in Paradise and Party on with our Boy RJS ~OneLuv~ Heaven will be Rocking for sure on your Birthdays. You will be forever missed but never forgotten. Till we meet again save us a Jager Shot. So So very Sorry to the Nathanson family and friends my prayers are with you all for healing and strength.
You never judged anyone even when we got too drunk!!! You were soooooo nice and funny and had a great beard my friend. May you have the time of your new life and we will see you someday soon!!!
Love
Rae rae
Thank you for your friendship, your help and the endless jokes. You were one of a kind and you will be missed.
You will definately be missed matty!!!
You will never be forgotten. Thank you for your friendship and for always smiling. You always brighten up a room and touched so many with your kind heart.
To the Nathanson Family and friends:
×”×ž×§×•× ×™× ×—× ××ª×›× ×‘×ª×•×š ש×ר ×בלי ציון וירושלי×
“May God comfort you among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.”
Matthew you were such an amazing person always full of smiles. God is so lucky to receive such a special angel. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
On wings of angels, send thee to thy rest. Such a special person you were and I’m so proud to call you friend. Deepest sympathies and prayers for your family.
Wild Times Karaoke loved you, always a smile you will be missed.
You’re smile and generosity will be missed. Rest easy and send your bright smile upon us from above.
My sincerest thoughts and prayers to Matt’s family. Never forgotten, a smile with memory.
I would like to express my condolences to caddo, marcus and the rest of your family. Matt was a special soul that his Heavenly Father sought fit to bring home. Please know that he is keeping a watchful eye over his family and friends. Families are forever!!
I’m so sorry to all the friends and family that were a part of matt life. I haven’t really talked to Matt since high school but he was a cool guy then as I have been told was still a cool guy. I will not be in town for the viewing I am sorry . Matt u will be missed but never forgotten.
Not going to say good by matt but going to say till next my will always have you in my
prayers my friend till we see each other again. My condolences to The Nathanson family
May you rest in peace. My condolences to your family.
Love you brother. Everything more, and nothing less. I wrote this a long time ago,
“A smile is a memory to your heart, and a kiss to your soul” T. Rodriguez
Thank you, my friend, for always sharing yours… Godspeed-
I didn’t know you…but you seem to be loved by so many….and if my cousin Sean Jefferson loved you…I know you were one great person….May you Rest In Peace!
There are a million things I can say . But truth I can’t due to anger and happiness, but Matt you will truly be missed as a brother and great friend to us all. You will never be forgotten . To the Nathanson Family sorry for the loss and stay as strong as you can remember all of us are here for you.
Love ya
Biggs
I believe I only met Matt a couple of times but from what I remember he was a great human being and really funny to be around. God Bless to a friend that I would of liked to have known better, and my heart felt condolences to his family and friends.
Matt was an awesome person and so friendly, a breath of fresh air at times. I didn’t know Matt as well as some people, but he and I had our own funny little friendship that I will never forget. I send prayers to his family and all the people who were blessed to have met him or those that know him. Rest in Peace my friend, see you on the flip side!!!! <3
Our sincere condolences and prayers – nothing can remove the pain of loss our prayer is that God will bring peace and comfort during these tragic times and that memories of Matt will warm your hearts. Steve I could not be praying for anyone more! We love you!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Allen-Alice Wood
Steve and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your beloved Matt. It is evident the impact he left on this earth. Our thoughts are with you during incredibly difficult time.
You were the definition of a stand up guy. My condolences go out to your family you are missed Matty…
My condolences to the Nathanson family…our prayers are with you.
My condolences to the Nathanson Family….I’m gonna miss you amigo!!!! We had a lots of good times Robert e lee and jackson back in the day and I’m going to miss all the stupid things we did in high school plus all the trouble we got into. You where one of the most genuine friends and all around good person to be around. You r going to be greatly missed by me and everyone one u blessed your friendship upon.
God bless you and your family. You will be missed.
Rest In Peace Sir
A beautiful smile for a beautiful boy, we are honored to follow your path. Love for your family at this sad time.
Glad you were a part of my life.
A gentleman. Matt was loved by all. My deepest condolences to his family. I miss him already.
…Eddie and I extend our sincere condolences to the family ..Matt was always so cordial when I ( Bobby ) saw him.
Matt. We grew up like brothers. I’m sorry time parted us, but I have always kept you and your family close to my heart. I will celebrate the HONOR of knowing you, the lessons in the wrongs and rights we learned together, the tears we’ve shared, the laughs upon laughs we had, and some of the best memories we built together which has made many of us who we are today. I will always love you brother and I will always celebrate you. To the Nathenson family. I’m truly sorry for such a great loss. You all were there and saw us through some tough times. I love you all and I am here for you.
Dear Steve and Family,
I am so sorry to hear this news. You and your family are in my prayers for strength and comfort during this time.
Matt – Heavenly travels as you journey to the next life.
Steve – My deepest condolences to you and Markus. I remember hearing the news about the birth of twins while I was in Korea….seems such a short time ago in many respects. But Matt left so many loving and warm memories with so many people. He will not be forgotten. May the peace and comfort of our Lord be with all of you.
You were one of those guys that you had to say hi to. I enjoyed our conversations and one day we will meet up and talk again. Thank you for being a man who was humble and kind. My condolences to your family.
Stephen and Markos, the Centeno family sends our deepest condolences for the brief and impactful life Matthew had on all of us. I will remember how kind and pleasant he was each time our paths crossed. I remember how our sons met and played football together first in Pop Warner and later across the field from one another. May we all reflect on the purpose of Matt’s life while with us on Earth. He touched many lives and was greatly loved. Patti
Matt, Although we only saw each other a handful of times since we left high school, every time our paths crossed you were nothing but genuine and a good soul. RIP my friend. My deepest condolences go out to the Nathanson family.
-Kody McGinnis
Miss you man. Always supported me and my bands. Always lots of respect. RIP my friend.
I haven’t seen you since high school but I’ll never forget you running through that door in gym class at Jackson. Man, we laughed so hard we got in trouble and had to run a lap. My condolences to your family
We lost touch after several years but I never forgot you and what a great time we had hanging out. I always wanted to reconnect with you but never got the chance here on earth maybe we’ll get the chance on the other side…My condolences to the Nathanson Family
Dear Steve, Marcus & family,
We go back 3 generations…a lot of years and a lot of memories…
Birth is a beginning
And death a destination.
And life is a journey:
From childhood to maturity
And youth to age;
From innocence to awareness
And ignorance to knowing;
From foolishness to discretion
And then, perhaps, to wisdom;
From weakness to strength
Or strength to weakness –
And, often, back again;
From health to sickness
And back, we pray, to health again;
From offense to forgiveness,
From loneliness to love,
From joy to gratitude,
From pain to compassion,
And grief to understanding –
From fear to faith;
From defeat to defeat to defeat –
Until, looking backward or ahead,
We see that victory lies
Not at some high place along the way,
But in having made the journey, stage by stage,
A sacred pilgrimage.
Birth is a beginning
And death a destination.
And life is a journey,
A sacred pilgrimage –
To life everlasting.
(by Rabbi Kline)*
MATT, you will live forever in our hearts, souls & minds…
STEVE, MARCUS & FAMILY, our heartfelt sympathy, love & friendship,
Babette & Ken Margolis
Steve and family. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of yor son, Mathew. Please know that you have my love, and are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss Nathanson family. It has been years since I have seen Matt, but I remember him so fondly from his \”pre-beard\” years when we crossed paths regularly. Great smile, super nice, always stood for what was right. I always knew if Matty was in the room I had an ally. Thanks for the laughs, RIP.
I sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time. You will see him again and God Bless you and your family. – Natalie Mechler
Dear Steve, our deepest condolences on the loss of your son, Matt. May God be with you and your family at this difficult time. Our prayers are with you,
Willie and Alice Garza and family
Matty was such an amazing guy in so many ways. He made people smile and made me laugh many times. He was one of the kindest most accepting people I have ever met and he immediately accepted me as his friend when we first met at The Falls. I will absolutely “pay it forward” and do a good deed in his honor as he has done so many wonderful, selfless things for all of us.
Love you Matty!!!!
Stephen and family. We offer our sincerest condolences. May it be a comfort to know that Matt is safe in God’s care now. We are praying for you in your time or sorrow.
Dear Steve, our condolences to you and your family. We are very sorry for your loss. May you gain comfort in your son’s continued presence in your life when you hear a song, a turn of phrase, and the ambience of special places. We love you.
Steve and family, We are so sorry to hear about your beloved Matt. We were just talking about him he other day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during incredibly difficult time.
I was so sorry to hear of Matt\’s passing. I enjoyed those years of coaching Matt in YMCA football. keeping you in our hearts and prayers.
I will always remember you Matt. So many working nights, laughs and cheers together. I will miss all of the hilarious and random drum videos you tagged me in. And yes, I can do allll of that stuff. Glad to share some time in this life, cheers Brother!
Steve – My condolences on the passing of your son Matt. I only met him a few times but I was touched by your obvious love for your son as you told me the news. I could see it in your eyes and hear it in your voice. May he rest in peace!
In these sad and troublesome times it is reassuring to remember Jesus’ promise that one day soon…”all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.” (John 5:28,29) God promises that at that time “death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.” (Revelation 21:4). My condolences go out to your family and friends….Mrs.Aguirre