Obituary of Matthew Theodore Wagoner

Matthew Theodore Wagoner began his journey in Colorado Springs, Colorado on January 1, 1971 and was placed in the loving arms of Glenn Theodore Wagoner and Mary Jo Wagoner. He passed into his afterlife and into the arms of God on November 5, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Theodore Wagoner.He is survived by his mother, Mary Wagoner; his three sisters, Elaine Billiard, Cindy Wagoner and Glynda Arnold. He is also survived by his wife, Caly Wagoner and their three sons, Montana Wagoner, Joey Wagoner and Devon Wagoner. Linda Boyd and their two children; his daughter, Samantha Wagoner and his son, Scott Wagoner and his step-daughters, Nicole Sanchez and Megan Boyd, all of Colorado Springs. He had a passion for extreme sports and was very involved in those sports, such as Motocross racing and ATV Ice Racing, in his younger days; and he loved football. He was also a man with a great love of the outdoors. His favorite hobbies were hiking, camping, fishing, and rock hunting. He loved to share these passions with as many people as he could. He was a very hard working and creative man.Visitation for friends will be from 4PM-6pm at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte, Colorado Springs, CO 80909.His funeral and memorial services will be on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 11AM. This will be held in the Chapel at the First United Methodist Church downtown at 420 N. Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, Co 80918.Do Not CryDo not cry for me, I am not gone.I am walking with the Lord in His heavenly light.Do not cry for me, I am still here. I am the wind in the trees,the rain on the flowers and the sun on your face.You will see my love in the eyes of your children, you will see mysmile and hear my laugh in the laughter of your babies.Do not cry for me I am not gone, I will walk beside you throughthe darkness into the light of day. I will remain in your hearts andwatch over you all.Do not cry for me, for when the time comes for us to be reunited,I will meet you at heaven's gate and welcome you home.Matthew,May your spirit soar with the eagle,May your love rain down on usand give us the strength we need to carry onand leave us the beauty of a rainbow toremind us of the gift of your love.Rest in peace, Matthew Theodore Wagoner1/1/71-11/5/13You will be missed deeply.Contributions for Matthew's services can be made at the Payment Center under the Services option of this website. Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Visitation Monday, November 11, 2013 4:00PM - 6:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Service Thursday, November 14, 2013 11:00AM First United Methodist Church 420 North Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone: 719-884-2500