Matthew John Oman was born May 2, 1982 in Bozeman, Montana to John Mark Oman and Lisa Collier. Matt went to school and graduated in Crawford, Nebraska. He was mostly a happy, jovial man with a big heart. He
liked to fish, visit with relatives, and care for those less fortunate than he.
Sadly, Matthew passed away May 5, 2014 in his sleep from an illness at his home in Crawford, Nebraska. Funeral services with be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at 2:00 PM at the Christ Community Church with Pastor Randy Gulbranson in Crawford, Nebraska.
A graveside service will be held on May 17, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Meadowview Cemetery in Manhattan, Montana.
Matt was preceded in death by his father John Mark Oman, grandfather John R. Oman, and step grandfather Hollis Betson.
Matthew is survived by his mother, Lisa (Collier) Slason, step dad Charles Slason, grandmother Rosemary (Oman) Betson, half-sister Amber (Joe) Summers, his half-brother Charlie Slason, his aunts and uncles: Sheryl (Corry) O’Brien, Sharon (Clete) Knaub, Tim (Tena) Oman, Rollyn (Sue) Oman, and Ted (Cyndi) Oman. Matt is also survived by 7 nieces and nephew and 7 cousins. Matthew John Oman will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Online condolences can be made at chamberlainchapel.com, and Chamberlain Chapel of Crawford is in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.