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Submitted: 10/2/18 • Approved: 11/2/18 • Last Updated: 11/5/18 • R1239796-G0-S3
August 23, 1982--May 14, 2017
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
Conway, Arkansas
Matthew Zielstra, age 34, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 14, 2017.
Matthew was a 2000 graduate of Conway High School (Conway, AR), he worked for numerous places in Arkansas and also in Dubuque, IA. Matthew loved animals, adopted rescue dogs in need, and he strived to help numerous people who were struggling with addictions and homelessness. Matthew possessed a most remarkable trait: his loyalty to his friends and those in need. It was undeniable. For Matthew, a friend was a friend for life. He accepted as friends those who most needed a friend the most, without pause. Matthew unconditionally gave his friends his most prized asset. His loyalty, trust and 'brighten your life in a second smile'. Matthew always had room in his heart for 1 more. His larger than life heart was full of pride in his family which he spoke of often. Matthew's gift was friendship, understanding and listening to the hopes, dreams and fears of anyone. His loss is hard to come to terms with for anyone who knew him.
Matthew is survived by his parents: Paul (Cheryl) Zielstra (Council Bluffs, IA); Debbie (Phil) Brown, his brother Scott (Shanna) Zielstra, his sister Brittany (Cameron) Jones, Nephews/Nieces; Payton and Kaitlynn Zielstra – All of Conway, AR, aunts and uncles: Brian (Cindy) Zielstra – Aryshire, IA, Kevin (Andrea) Zielstra – Glenwood, IA, James J (Annie) Worster, Ginny (David) Capps, grandfather James B Worster – All of Yellville, AR, uncle Martin (Constance) Worster – Ft. Collins CO, step-sisters Andrea (Stuart) Hunt - Greely, CO, Courtney (Jason) Williams – Greenbrier, AR, step-brothers Kyle Riddle, Ft Collins, CO, Josh Brown- Grantham, NH, Matthew Brown- Carrolton, TX and many cousins and countless 'friends'.
Visitation will be Thursday May 18, 2017 from 6-8PM at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral Service will be Friday May 19, 2017 at 10:00AM at Roller McNutt. Interment will be at 3:00PM in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Ralph, AR. Memorial contributions may be given to Faulkner County SPCA (Conway, AR). 4 Gail Lane, Conway, AR 72034 501-339-1980 www.facebook.com/fcspca.
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