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After a courageous battle with cancer, Ottawa County Deputy Matthew Alan Chatfield passed away in the arms of his wife on November 26, 2015 at his home in Jenison, MI, at the age of 39. He leaves behind his wife and true love, Heather Chatfield; their sons, Greyson and Gage; their daughter, Karis; and Matt’s beloved spaniel, Bentley.

Matt was born on April 18, 1976 in Onsted, MI, to father Marion Chatfield and mother Linda Chatfield. He grew up in a loving family with his older sister, Marsha, and his younger brother, Michael. Matt was an exceptional athlete who excelled in football, basketball, and track in high school. He brought his considerable athletic talent with him to Grand Valley State University, where he played on the football team’s offensive line and served as the long snapper. He graduated from GVSU with a degree in Physical Education Pedagogy in 1999.

Matt married classmate Heather Chatfield on May 30, 1998. After graduation, they remained in Georgetown Township, where Matt began his career as a deputy for the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department. There the couple has lived and raised their three children.

Matt was a dedicated officer with a true passion for serving his community. He poured all of himself into everything he did, including coaching countless youth athletic teams. When diagnosed with colon cancer last year, he remained dedicated to his work in his will to fight his illness. He was still serving as the School Resource Officer for Jenison Public Schools only weeks before he went to meet his savior. He coached his son’s football team to a championship just a month earlier. He remained a faithful, brave, iron-willed man throughout his life, right up to his final breath.

It is fitting that Deputy Chatfield passed away on Thanksgiving Day. We are thankful to have had Matt in our lives, even if his stay was not long enough. We are grateful for the legacy he leaves behind, which will be seen daily through his beautiful children and through our wonderful community that he so greatly impacted. He has taught us all so much.

A celebration of Matt’s life will be held at 5 PM Sunday, December 6 at Resurrection Life Church in Grandville, 5100 Ivanrest Ave; all are welcome. Visitation will be held from 12 to 2 PM and 5 to 8 PM Friday, December 4 and 10 AM to 2 PM Saturday, December 5 at Resurrection Life Church. The family would like to thank the community for their unwavering support and continuous prayer. Matt knew how much he was loved; your prayers held him up. Now the Lord lifts him up to heaven. Memories and messages are welcome in the family’s guestbook online at www.cookcares.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a fund for Matt’s children’s education at any Lake Michigan Credit Union location for Heather Chatfield and will be administrated by Ottawa County Deputies Association.
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USA Public Records
Name Matthew Alan Chatfield
Also Known As Matth Chatfield
Residence Date 25 Feb 2005-15 Nov 2007
Residence Place Jenison, Michigan
Birth Date 23 Oct 1965
Phone Number 347-8617
Phone Number Recorded Date 20 Aug 2008
Address 911 Fairwood Ct., Jenison, Michigan 49428
Address Date 25 Feb 2005-15 Nov 2007
2nd Address 403 N Washington St., Raymore, Missouri 64083
2nd Address Date 30 May 2000-01 Jul 2008
3rd Address 419248 PO Box, Kansas City, Missouri 64141
3rd Address Date 01 Feb 1993-18 Jul 2001
Possible Relatives Heather Lynne CHATFIELD, Kelly S CHATFIELD, Marcia Sue CHATFIELD, Mark D CHATFIELD, Mark Kelly Dchatfield, Matthewa CHATFIELD, Norman A CHATFIELD, Sophia I CHATFIELD, Susan G CHATFIELD, Tammy S Chatfield
Record Number 248998392
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USA Public Records
Name Matt Chatfield
Also Known As Matthew Alan Chatfield
Residence Date 15 Oct 2005
Residence Place Hudsonville, Michigan
Birth Date 15 Jun 1976
Phone Number (616) 669-4968
Phone Number Recorded Date 01 Jan 2009
Address 6580 Balsam Dr Apt 202, Hudsonville, Michigan 49426
Address Date 15 Oct 2005
2nd Address 6580 Balsam Dr Apt 201, Hudsonville, Michigan 49426
2nd Address Date 18 Jul 2001
3rd Address 4602 Shepherd Rd., Tipton, Michigan 49287
3rd Address Date 01 Jun 1994-13 Nov 2000
Possible Relatives Heather Lynne CHATFIELD, Linda Gayle CHATFIELD, Marion V CHATFIELD, Marsha L CHATFIELD, Michael Aaron CHATFIELD, Richard Lee CHATFIELD, Viola I Chatfield
Record Number 296297193

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