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Matthew L. Vannatta
1.20.1966 - November 25, 2024

Place of Birth: Tioga, North Dakota
 Residence: Williston, ND formerly of Bainville, MT
 Age: 58

Todd K Horob (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma )
Nov 27, 2024
Matt will be missed dearly
Jim & Leann (Sidney, MT)
Nov 27, 2024
Carla, we are thinking of you and sending prayers.
Darcy DeTienne (Rapid City, SD)
Nov 27, 2024
Matt will be so missed. His laughter, his heartfelt teasing, his mischievousness, that twinkle in his eye, and his love for his friends and family. RIP, my friend. My heart goes out to his family.
Butch Zieske (Richey , MT)
Nov 27, 2024
I taught in Bainville for three years. Matt was one that made that experience enjoyable. Sorry for your loss I am sure he will be missed.
Paula Hansen Schilke (Williston)
Nov 27, 2024
Matt and I would always greet each other, "well, it's Paula Hansen, "well, it's Matt Vannatta". Followed by a tight, genuine hug. The banter back and forth was fun, a lighthearted teasing. Looked forward to seeing him in Horizon Resources. Always a bright spot! You were one of the good guys, Matt Vannatta. See you on the other side.
Brenda Ward (Sabetha , KS )
Nov 27, 2024
Matt was a great guy and I always enjoyed a good conversation when he was a customer at the store and a few good laughs. I'm sorry to hear of his passing and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Duane and Kathy Binde (Williston, ND)
Nov 27, 2024
Carla, we are so sorry to learn of Matthew’s death. Please know we are holding you in our prayers. I personally loved his smile and humor and his wonderful faith. God bless, Duane and Kathy
Steven mortenson (Williston, ND)
Nov 27, 2024
Matt was awesome guy he will be truly missed in the community
Denise Barth
Nov 27, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Carla, and your family.
Jeremy and Tonya Brenner (Williston , ND)
Nov 27, 2024
Matt was an incredibly warm and funny person. He will be greatly missed!
Shelly Obergfell (Fairview, MT)
Nov 27, 2024
Carla, my heart goes out to you. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
L. Bell
Nov 28, 2024
I can’t say I knew Matthew. I only met him once. In Missoula. Early 90’s. However, he is forever in the memory of myself and a few of my friends. Thirty some years later he is still referenced. To the Vannatta family, especially his mother, and those close to him, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Nancy Sylte Keller (Edinburg, Texas)
Nov 29, 2024
My deepest condolences to you Carla. Matt was an amazing guy. He always had a smile to share and high spirited laugh to make anyone comfortable in his presents. May the memories and stories shared bring you comfort knowing that Matt was very loved.
Gerald L. & Cheryl Halvorson (Williston, nd)
Nov 29, 2024
Matt was a Excellent Friend to the north of us. He was always there for a or comment. He will be Sadly Missed. Sorry for your loss.
Heather Leier (Minot, ND)
Nov 29, 2024
Carla, you are in our thoughts and prayers. From all of us at Vitalant.
Bonnie R Tuttle (Columbia Falls, MT)
Nov 29, 2024
Karen and all of Matt's family. I am sorry to hear of Matt's passing. Just finished reading what was written about him in his obituary. Sounds like an amazing Man to have as a son, brother, husband and friend. I would have liked to have known him.
Julie Albertson (Martens) (Parshall , ND)
Nov 30, 2024
Vannetta family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I lived across the street from you during your time in Parshall.
Julie Treib (Mandan, ND)
Nov 30, 2024
Treasure your beautiful memories and adventures...keep them alive by sharing with others. My heart is saddened to hear this. May you always know God is with you always!
Lori Olson (Trenton, ND)
Nov 30, 2024
Sorry for your loss, and deepest sympathies Carla and family. Prayers
Charmaine and Randy Riedel (Lewistown , Montana )
Nov 30, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Ira E Compton.III (Bismarck, ND)
Nov 30, 2024
Matt was a great person to talk with...A mentor and friend who spoke practically with me. His sense of humor was also great!
God Bless Matt!!
Ira
Dwight Richter, KC’S Grand Knight (Williston , ND)
Nov 30, 2024
Dear Carla and Family,

On behalf of the Knights of Columbus Council 1798, please accept our sincerest condolences. Matt will be greatly missed and was always one of the first to volunteer to help. On a personal note, we have lost a brother, a good friend and truly someone who embraced our Catholic faith. Please know he will forever be missed and in our prayers.


Roni Gravgaard (Williston , ND)
Dec 1, 2024
I’m so sorry for your loss Carla. Prayers for you and all of Matt’s family and friends.
Tim Lebsock (Williston , ND)
Dec 1, 2024
Carla, Karen and family, my sincere condolences on Matt's passing to be with the Lord. What a great legacy he leaves of smiles, a never quit attitude, encouraging all he came in contact with usually with a little kidding and a twinkle in his eye. We are all the richer for having known him and look forward to him kidding us when we see him again... took yah long enough sunshine!
Scott Greenwood (Sidney , MT)
Dec 1, 2024
Always enjoyed working with, or just talking to Matt. He had a depth of knowledge and the ability to apply it, along with a sense of humor if maybe you didn't always agree.
Joe & Karla Jackman (Williston)
Dec 2, 2024
Matt was one of the good guys! Always friendly and up for a visit! Prayers for Matt's family!
Lori (Krogen) Sondag (Bismarck, ND)
Dec 2, 2024
My thoughts and prayers go out to Karen and family. My family had the pleasure of being friends with the Vannatta family when they lived in Parshall. My sincerest condolences.
Glen & Anne Beard (Watford City, ND)
Dec 2, 2024
We are very sorry for your loss. He was a dear friend of our Brother, Daryl Beard. He thought so much of him God Bless.
Rena Stieg Helberg (Williston)
Dec 4, 2024
Carla: so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. We'll be thinking of you, praying for your comfort. May God bless you.
Lane Knudsen (Williston , ND)
Dec 5, 2024
Matt was a man of conviction. He was outspoken and did not hide his beliefs from anybody. He was very helpful and knowledgeable and always pursuing more. Matt was a true friend and I will miss him until I see him again.
Travis & Missy Falcon (WILLISTON, ND)
Dec 8, 2024
Our sincere condolences go out to you all during this difficult time! Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.
RJ (Williston)
Dec 13, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Matt will be missed.
Kathy (Herr) Molinari (Elk River, MN)
Dec 20, 2024
Carla, Mom just told me about Matt’s passing. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Praying that you’ll be surrounded by family and friends as you work through the grief. Wishing I could be there to help you just like you helped my parents and Mom after Dad passed. I’ll always remember Matt filling the truck with treasures from the sale with a huge smile on his face!!!! Kathy (Herr) & Chuck Molinari
Joan (Petron and Curt Kulla (Lakeville, Mn)
Dec 24, 2024
Carla- we are so sorry to hear of Matt’s passing. Even though we only met Matt at our last high school reunion- he really made an impact. We pray that your faith and hope of eternity in heaven where we will see our saved loved ones again gives you peace and courage in the days, weeks, months and years ahead as we wait for our time to meet our Savior. I saw Matt’s celebration of life online and you gave him a beautiful ceremony. Love in Christ, Joan and Curt