In Remembrance Of

Matthew Silber

Matthew Silber, 41, of Liberty, MO graduated into the next life, February 3, 2019.

He was born on May 15, 1977 to Rick and Mary (Thurman) Silber in Kansas City, MO. He grew up near Camden Point, MO and graduated from North Platte High School in 1995. Matthew then attended UCM in Warrensburg and graduated in 1999.

On September 14, 2002 he was united in marriage to Dawn Lemasters and to this union one child was born. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City and later moved to Liberty, MO.

He worked for Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids Franchise as a graphic designer. Matthew was a member of Liberty Christian Fellowship where he and Dawn taught a preschool class. He loved art, nature, reading and southern history. He led a Music Ministry at Heritage Village Assisted Living in Gladstone. He was a member of Sons of Confederate Veterans Hughes Camp and enjoyed Civil War re-enactments with the 10th Missouri Dismounted Cavalry. He was an award-winning editorial cartoonist for the Platte County Landmark since 2009. Matthew was a devoted follower of Christ and a dedicated husband, father, son and brother.

Matthew was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Frances Thurman and John Silber, and father-in-law Daniel Lemasters.He is survived by his wife, Dawn, son, Josiah Silber; parents, Rick and Mary Silber, brothers, Clayton (Sydney) Silber, Nathan (Tori) Silber, and Daniel Silber; grandmother, Dorothy Silber; mother-in-law, Janice Lemasters; several nieces and nephews, and many other friends and family who will truly miss him.

Funeral Service: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 9th at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Edgerton with visitation from 10:00-11:30 a.m. prior to the service at the church.

Burial: Camden Point Cemetery

Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Edgerton.

Donations may be made in Matthew’s memory c/o Dawn Silber. Please make checks payable to Dawn Silber or  via PayPal:  MatthewSilberMemorialFund@gmail.com

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26 comments

  • Rosie Wade

    I was shocked and saddened to learn of Matthew’s sudden passing! I knew him through the Platte County Historical Society. He was quiet and unassuming, but an extremely talented and seemingly gentle man. He will be sorely missed. God be with you, Dawn and Josiah! It seems like I should know you, Dawn. Perhaps you went to school with my daughter, Jillian?

  • J.L. Pattison

    My deepest sympathy to the Silber family during this terrible time of loss.

  • Candy Wardlow Paluka

    My thoughts & Prayers are with Matthew’s family. I will cherish the 13 years of going to school & graduating with him. His art work was always so inspirational. Prayers also to Dawn’s family for the loss of your father. May God give you all the strength through the days ahead. God Bless Candy

  • Jim and Janon Otto

    Dawn and Josiah , Our hearts are broken, Matthew was such a good man and faithful friend. We will be praying diligently for you through this time with the confidence of knowing that Matthew is in a much better place and with his Lord and savor. We want you to know that our relationship with your family is not over but in some sense it is just starting a new chapter. Matthew was such an important part of what we do and was such a great team member but more importantly a great friend.

    We look forward to caring on his legacy at Shear Madness and hope that you can find peace and comfort in the days ahead,

    Jim and Janon Otto

  • Brett ball

    So sorry

  • Lori Jackson

    May the collective condolences of our hearts bring a measure of peace during this time. There are no words to express the grief. Go rest High.

  • Marg Smith

    Hope that all the memories you shared will help you through this time of sorrow. Enjoyed Matt in my high school English classes. He was a great kid then and I am confident he became a great man, husband, and father. My thoughts are with you.

  • Chris Roper

    I’m so sorry. I have been praying for you and your family.
    May God grant you His peace, comfort, and abundant love
    during this sad time. God is all we need!

  • Hope Schawo George

    Worked with Matt at Lifetouch. So sorry to hear of his passing. I will always remember him fondly.

  • Rachel Gregg

    May God comforts each of you during this difficult time. I know that each of you have an incredible faith and can lean on each other, bit please let us know if you need anything. In Christ’s love, Rachel.

  • Pam and Roger Youmans

    Our hearts go out to his family and friends. May he Rest In Peace.
    Praying for all of you.

  • Terry Murdock

    We here at Heritage Village are very sorry to hear about Matthew. He was loved by many of our residents and will be missed.

  • Dan & Debbie Woehrman

    We are so sorry to learn of Matthew’s passing. Our prayers are with your family.

  • Cathie Kornacki

    May your faith see you thru this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

  • Sean Alexander

    I’m very sad to hear about Matthew’s passing . My thoughts and prayers are with Rick , Mary and Mathews family ..

  • Jim and Diane Langdon

    Dawn, Josiah and family Matthew was a wonderfully humble Godly man with a wonderful quirky sense of humor that so well matched yours. There are so many wonderful words that describe Matthew but are totally insufficient.. We love you and are crying out to our mutual Father for you.

  • Mary Acker

    So sorry for your loss.

  • Jim Thornton

    Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of Matt. I knew Matt through his work with historical preservation and his membership in the Sons of Confederate Veterans. He had such pride in his community and in his heritage. I will always remember the tireless effort and hard work he put into the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Camden Point. Matt gave several presentations to our group and he was always so enthusiastic. He will be sorely missed by the community.

  • Karen McFarland Tollefson

    I’m so sorry for your loss. The grief of losing a child is a tremendous burden, only endurable through the grace and strength of God. May our omnipotent God sustain and carry you through the heartache and pain. He is faithful.

  • Carl Linck

    My deepest sympathy to the family of Matt Silber. I knew Matt through our membership in the Sons of Confederate Veterans and through our re-enactments. He did a lot of work in history preservation for Platte County and his efforts will be missed. May he rest in the Peace of our Lord.

  • Vicky Rogers

    Dawn and Josiah, I was so sorry to hear of Matthew’s sudden passing…but what a blessing to know that He is with our Lord and Savior. Please be assured of my prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. 2 Corinthians 1:3-5. Vicky Rogers

  • Linda White (formerly Hiatt)

    Rick, Mary and family; I am so very sad to read of Matthew’s passing! I cannot begin to imagine your pain. I pray that God’s loving arms and infinite mercy bring you comfort, peace and strength. May your memories of Matthew be a source of joy always.

  • Bill-Teresa Thurman

    One of the finest young men God ever created, He always made us proud !

  • Cindy Townsend

    Dawn, what can anyone say that will matter during this time? You chose a wonderful man to share your life and make a family with. It’s unfair and beyond sad that that life has been interrupted. I understand you have your faith, family, and church family, please know the love our family has for you is still ever present as is our availability should you need us. Mush love to you and your son.

  • Jacqueline Perkins - Shear Madness Franchise - Humble, TX

    Matthew will be missed, but I know he is in a much better place with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It was a pleasure meeting Matthew through the franchise! He was excellent at his craft and I know it will be hard to fill his shoes.

    I will continue to pray for his family’s strength during their time of bereavement.

  • Barbara McCartney

    As the days continue to pass, I hope you find comfort and support in the people who surround you and the wonderful memories you carry in your mind and in your heart. My deepest sympathy. Matthew was such a nice young man and he will be missed.

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