Daniel John Matkovich

WEATHERFORD, Texas - Daniel John Matkovich, 17, a student, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, in Weatherford.

Funeral services were held Sept. 1 at Ashcreek Baptist Church. Burial was in Azleland with White's Azle Funeral Home in charge of arrangemens.

Daniel, affectionately known as D-John, loved his life, skate boarding, fishing, his music, and especially inner tubing on the boat. He was taught early to enjoy the outdoors and went camping often.

Daniel made friends easily and everyone wanted to "hang" with him. He had friends everywhere. Daniel was to graduate this year from Springtown and was enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He excelled in school and was given the Presidential Academic Award.

Daniel was a member of Silver Creek Baptist Church and was baptized in 1996. He was a beautiful boy. We cannot say enough the pain we are feeling for the loss of Daniel. He will be missed so much, but never forgotten. We know he is protected in heaven and will watch over us all.

Survivors are his mother and stepfather, Patty and John Casey of Mansfield, Texas; father and stepmother, David and Barbara Matkovich of Weatherford; brothers, Jonathan Matkovich, Justin Hamilton, Dylan Matkovich, Mark Matkovich; paternal grandmother, Barbara Clark of Palm Bay, Fla., step-grandfather, Mike Kobilansky of Detroit , (both formerly of Ronan); aunts Michelle Matkovich of Boise and Lisa Milliron of Polson; uncles, Mike Matkovich of Ronan, Steven Matkovich of Las Vegas, Nevada, Jay Kobilansky of Rainier, Wash., Pete Kobilansky of Charlo, JR Kobilansky of Miami, Fla., and their families.

Cards may be sent to David Matkovich, 414 Railey Rd. Weatherford, TX 76086.