Matthew L. White Matthew L. White, 54, of Beaumont died Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Matthew was the director of McFaddin Ward House of Beaumont. He was active in helping the museum earn its prestigious American Association of Museums accreditation. Other accomplishments include his guidance of six major capital projects. He also held leadership positions in the Southeast Texas Museums Association and the founding chairmanship of the Beaumont Association of Museums. Additionally he was a member of the American Association of Museums since 1984, served for six years as AAM�s Secretary/Treasurer of the Historic House Museums Professional Interest Committee and was a certified Museum Assessment Program and Accreditation reviewer. His volunteer work over the years has included Beaumont Civic Opera, Beaumont Music Commission, The Texas Gulf Historical Society, and the Jefferson Theatre Preservation. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with Reverend J. C. Coon of St. James Catholic Church officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. A visitation for family and friends will be Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Matthew is survived by his parents; Linus and Mary Genevieve White of Groves, Texas, two brothers; Gregory C. White and wife, Kay of Nederland, Texas and Thad J. White and wife, Robin of Spring, Texas and two nieces; Avary and Emily of Spring, Texas.
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Anonymous
July 22, 2010
We have lost a truly fine man and a great friend to so many. I consider myself blessed to have worked with Matt as a colleague in the museum community. As a friend there is no one who loved to give (and receive) hugs more than my friend Matt. We had some great laughs together. I will carry his memory in my heart always. My deepest sympathy to his family. Please know how much he was loved by his museum family.
Anonymous
July 20, 2010
God blessed Matt with a wonderful family; and he knew it. Mr. and Mrs. White, Matt always spoke of you with great warmth, respect, and love. You raised him well. It really was an honor to be his colleague and, especially, his friend. I'm going to miss him. And I will always remember your incredible dedication to him and his care during his long illness.
Anonymous
July 20, 2010
Matthew was a very special person in my professional life, at first. Then I met him, and I considered him a special friend as well. Please know you are in my thoughts. Robyn
Anonymous
July 20, 2010
Greg and Kay, I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with your family.
Anonymous
July 20, 2010
Dear Family, I was so sad to hear of Matt's illness and passing. I knew Matt when I lived in Beaumont and participated in the Beaumont Civic Opera. He was always a warm and wonderful man. My prayers are with you. Blessings be upon you.
Anonymous
July 20, 2010
I was so sad to hear of Matt's passing. He was always someone I could call if I had a question or wanted to get an opinion on some project I was working on. Normally it had to do with historical tourism. I would hear him "snicker" and know to get ready for an answer that would make me laugh....then came the real answer. I am already missing him.
Anonymous
July 19, 2010
To the White Family, Matt was a wonderful colleague and friend. And, he had a terrific sense of fun. I am grateful for having known him. Raleigh and I are thinking of you at this time.
Anonymous
July 19, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Matt. I have such fond memories of Matt and am praying for all of your family. Rebecca
Anonymous
July 19, 2010
My prayers are with you! Matt was a dear sweet gentle soul and a joy to work with!
Anonymous
July 19, 2010
Matthew was a generous and unfailingly professional colleague. It was a great blessing to have worked with him. May he and all his family and friends find peace.
Anonymous
July 19, 2010
Matt was a dear friend and valued colleague. The museum community throughout Texas will miss him. I miss him already. (Ruth Ann Rugg on behalf of the Texas Association of Museums)
Anonymous
July 19, 2010
Matt will surely be missed in the museum community. My prayers and condolences go out to his family.
Anonymous
July 19, 2010
I had the privilege of working with Matt through TAM. He was truly an amazing individual and an inspiration to all who knew him. My deepest sympathies for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with y'all...
Anonymous
July 19, 2010
The world has lost a truly amazing man in Matt White. I will miss his spirit, optimism and dedication. I learned from him, and I enjoyed working with him in TAM. My condolences to his family, work family and colleagues.
Anonymous
July 19, 2010
Oh, how he will be missed. Although I've not seen much of Matt since Beaumont Civic Opera days, I still consider him a friend. Matt will live in the minds of the opera gang forever!
Anonymous
July 19, 2010
I worked with Matt at the McFaddin-Ward House for four and a half years. He helped me to grow as a museum professional and was nothing but supportive when I decided I needed to move on and try new things in my career. He was caring and understanding and he helped me grow as a museum professional. He cared deeply about the people he worked with and the museum community. I wish I could be there in person to say good-bye, but even in Chicago he will be remembered.
Anonymous
July 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the White family and the McFaddin Ward family. May God Bless Matt as we keep his friends and family in our hearts and prayers.
Anonymous
July 19, 2010
We at the Museum of the Gulf Coast send our thoughts and prayers to the family and peers of Matt White. He was such an integral part of the southeast Texas museum community. He will be missed by many.
Anonymous
July 19, 2010
Our condolences and love to you and your family. May your memories and the prayers of so many friends sustain you at this time of grief.
Anonymous
July 19, 2010
Matt was always a fun person to be around. He will be missed.
Anonymous
July 19, 2010
After joining the family of the Texas Association of Museums, I never met a fellow museum colleague who more kind, clever and inclusive. Speaking for myself and the museum community of Texas, we share in the loss of a very special human being and museum professional.
Anonymous
July 19, 2010
Matt was a good friend, a consumate professional and an inspiration to all who knew him. It was an honor to know him and to work with him in the Texas museum community. His wisdom and thoughtfulness were special gifts which he shared generously. My sincere sympathies to his family and his extended family, the trustees and staff of the McFaddin-Ward House.
Anonymous
July 19, 2010
Matt was a great asset to the Texas and national museum communities. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and colleagues. His sense of humor and charming smile are what I will remember best coupled with his sense of fairness. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family, friends and staff.
Anonymous
July 19, 2010
Matt was a fine man and a good friend. We will all miss him.
Anonymous
July 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sadness. Our heavenly Father has wrapped his arms around Matt and carried him home. Lovingly, Wallace & Dot Barbay
Anonymous
July 19, 2010
Bernie & I will be praying for you. Matt was such a nice guy. Never a harsh word....OK maybe one or two over the years but that is all. May he rest in Peace.... Altho Charlene is up there getting the opera going again...so Matt will be busy again.
Anonymous
July 18, 2010
Dear Mr. and Mrs. White and family, I'm a docent at McFaddin Ward House and we are all going to miss him so very much, too. May God bless you and give you strength in the days ahead. You certainly raised a fine young man.
Anonymous
July 18, 2010
Matt was as well-liked and well-respected as any museum professional in the state of Texas. He was a true gentleman, very kind and respectful to everyone. He had a keen sense of humor as well as a keen intellect. He generously shared his time and expertise with others in the profession. Matt faced his illness with equanimity and good humor. He never gave the impression that he felt sorry for himself. He set a real example of how to deal with personal hardship with grace. I will miss his leadership, generosity of spirit, and friendship.