Matthew Toulouse
December 16, 2013
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Matthew Toulouse, 47, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013 at Bright Kavanagh Hospice.
Matt was born July 15, 1966 in Des Moines, Iowa to Gail and Ted Toulouse.
He is survived by his parents; his children, Emily and Nick; and his sister, Esther (Robert) Miller and her family.
Services will be held at Rising Sun Church of Christ, 6390 NE Rising Sun Drive, Pleasant Hill, IA. There will be a visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2013. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 21 with burial to follow at Rising Sun Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Tom Howard
06/03/2014
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Toulouse:
My name is Tom Howard, and I was Matt's RA at Luther during his freshman year. While we knew each other there, we'd lost ouch until I moved back to my hometown in southern WI, and saw Matt in the Janesville Menards store. We actually recognized each other immediately (I was known as Howie then), and saw each other often.
When I built my house, Matt had moved to Dubuque, but I called him, and ordered all of the initial wiring/etc. from him, which he sold me at sale prices : )
I stopped to see him once when I was headed through, but the next time he'd moved to Wyoming (I believe?), and we then lost touch.
One of my favorite memories of Matt was when he discovered Lake Geneva, WI - a resort city near us. On the basis of Lake Okobochi (?) in IA, he trademarked such names as 'Uni of Lake Geneva', and was going to sell them and start the same thing here as well. He moved, I believe, before it took off, but that was Matt . . . always thinking.
I apologize for the lateness of this - I only learned of Matt's passing through the Luther News, which I received today. Please know that he had many friends, and touched many lives in very positive ways during his life.
Please pass on my condolences to his children as well, and my sincerest best wishes to both of you.
Kind regards,
Tom Howard / Luther '81
Wendy Rossow
12/22/2013
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of a great man I'm going to miss Matt one of my favorite cousins .
Lisa Tasler (Helverson)
12/20/2013
I am so sorry to hear about Matt. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Colleen VandeLune
12/20/2013
Dear Gail and Ted, Remembering Matt as a fun filled teen in youth group at Rising Sun. He was great. Just one of those kids that I loved to love. Sorry his time here on earth was cut short. Pray you'll be comforted by good memories and the Holy Spirt. We are praying for your family.
Mike C. Kooker
12/20/2013
I remember Matt from my childhood. Although we had lost touch since then I remember a man full of life and happiness. May God ease the families' pain and guide them until they see him again.
Michele Linhart
12/19/2013
Matt will be greatly missed by so many. He touched so many lives and I will never forget his kindness to all. Always a smile and his laugh was a one of a kind. My prayers are with the family and friends of this wonderful man. RIP
Doug & Joyce Raymond
12/19/2013
It was hard to believe that Matt had passed from this life. It was tragic. We remember Matt growing up at church. We also saw him play football at East. Our hearts go out to Ted, Gail and the family.
connie swisher
12/19/2013
Sorry to hear about your loss
Tom & Shirley Houvenagle
12/19/2013
Ted, Gail and Esther - our hearts break for you. Matthew was a wonderful son and brother.
Dan Adams
12/19/2013
Ted&Gail&Ester Iam so sorry to here about Matt.I will be thinking of you
Joyce McDaniel
12/19/2013
Ted & Gail, My heart goes out to you. You're in my thoughts and prayers . I remember Matt as a kid at the MCB outings and how much fun we had with him and Esther.May God give you peace and strength. Love ya, Joyce
Dianna Wiegert
12/19/2013
Gail and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in sharing your memories with family and friends. God Bless You.
Terry & Teri Magnani
12/18/2013
Ted and Gail, we are so sorry for your loss.. Matt was a good kid and grew up to be a good guy..we know he will be missed. Hugs and prayers to you and his family.
Stacey Stowers
12/18/2013
I worked with Matt in the Dubuque store. He was a great guy and will never be forgotten. So sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Praying for all of you. So sorry I can't attend the services. My thoughts are with you all.
Trisha Mazzie (Magnani)
12/18/2013
Ted and Gail, I am so sorry for your loss. Matt was a special guy and my son Tyler really enjoyed working with him at Menards. I have very fond memories of our childhood. He will be missed. You are in my prayers.