Klompstra- Unexpectedly as a result of a motorcycle accident on Saturday June 17, 2023. Matthew Jon Klompstra, age 52 years of Sombra. Much loved husband of 26 years to Krista. Cherished father of Audrey Klompstra of California, Seth Klompstra (Karissa), Tesse Klompstra and special daughter Tianna Booth all of Sombra. Treasured son of Gayle Nixon of Sombra. Loving brother of Mark Klompstra (Isabel) of Camlachie and Jackie Klompstra (Ross White) of Petrolia. Matt is also survived by; his mother-in-law, Maria Van Noten; his sister-in-law, Nicole Fardy (Nick); his brother-in-law, Dave Van Noten (Shannon) all of London and by his nieces and nephews, Liam, Tristan, Alexis, Joshua, Lucian, Caitlin, Carissa, BJ, Marlie, Sarah, Evan, Michael, Emily and Joe. Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Matt was predeceased by; his father, Bonne (1998); his father-in-law, Emiel Van Noten (2004) and by his step-father, Alan Nixon (2021). Matt was proud to have been able to own and grow his father’s business, Klompstra Construction for the last 25 years. In keeping with the family’s wishes cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held at Bogey’s Inn, 2845 St. Clair Parkway, Sombra on Wednesday June 21, 2023 from 3- 7 p.m. with words of remembrance being offered at 4:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements entrusted to Knight Funeral Home, 588 St. Clair Parkway, Corunna. Messages and condolences may be left online @ www.knightfuneralhome.ca Knight 519-862-2845.
The family has asked for those that are attending the celebration of life to dress summer casual as this is how Matt would want it.
128 thoughts on “Matt Klompstra”
Klompstra Family:
My deepest condolences…Sorry for your loss.
My deepest sincere condolences.
Sharon Woolner
Krista and family we send our deepest condolences. Such a loss for you all, and our community. He will be the brightest star in the sky watching over you all. Rob and Laurie Dalgety & family
So sorry to hear,got to know Matt quite well back in the early 90’s as I was over from England visiting my cousin Dawn,we’d kept in touch over the years and my love goes out to his dearly loved family at this hard time xx
John Hinnigan
So so sad to hear this news.
Sincere condolences to the family
Out thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time
John and Jeanne Pretty
So so sorry to the Family. My deepest condolences. Hugs to all❤
So sorry for your loss! Thinking of you all.
I don’t know what to say Krista. My sympathies to you and your famiy. He will be missed. He was one of a kind, so generous and caring. A great employer, i loved working for him over the years. My prayers and thoughts are with you and Audrey, Tesse and Seth and Karissa.
My deepest condolences to the Klompstra Family.
Take care.
Condolences to the family.
Krista, words can’t describe how sorry I am for your loss. I am thinking of you and your family at this very sad time.
So very very sorry for your loss!
Matt was an amazing man loved by all.
Thinking of you all.
All our strength and love are with you ❤
Our condolences
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of such a wonderful person
Condolences to the Klompstra family and friends.
My sincere condolences to the Klompstra Families. RIP Matt.
We are so sorry to hear of Matt’s passing. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Sending you our love ❤️
Our deepest condolences to all of the families of Matt
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Krista and family at this very sad time.
Sending so much love to Krista, and the rest of our Klompstra family.
Matt was so loved by everyone ❤️
Jackie, Ross, BJ, and Marlie,
My heart is breaking for you all. Sending you all my love, thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. ❤️
Our deepest sympathies to your Family. We are neighbours of Maria and Nicole & Nick but have heard so many loving stories of your family fun Krista and Family! Our deepest condolences and prayers to all. Sincerely Mary and Tony Coyles, London
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to the Klompstra family.
So sorry for your loss prayers to all the family friends ❤️ Karissa’s grandma Delores
So sorry for your loss..Matt was one of the friendliest guys around. Always took time for a chat. Please know we are keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Ken and Barb Taylor and families ❤️
Krista,
So terribly sorry for the loss of Matt. My condolences — thoughts and prayers from Serena and I.
So very sorry to hear of Matt’s passing. Sending healing prayers to the whole family.
Condolences to the Klompstra Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Matt was a generous Icon to the Community of Sombra. His generosity and smile will be missed. Dennis & Shari Robinson & Family.
To the Klompstra family: sending our sympathies and keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Sincerely Louise and Larry Reek
I am so sadden to hear this news. Matt was my very first airtime client when I started with spectrum communications 14 years ago. He became more then a customer and a friend over the years. His wonderful smile and humour will so be missed. Thinking of his whole family at this terrible tragic time
Our thoughts and prayers and condolences are with you and your entire family. He will always be remembered in my mind or having such a joyful smile and supporting his community and loving his family with all his heart. May eternal rest grant unto him Oh Lord. May he rest in peace. Gemma and Nick Gascoyne (Peters family)
To the Klompstra Family,
We are shocked and so sorry to hear of this tragic loss. Please accept our sincere condolences, and pass on our love and kindest thoughts to our dear friend, Gayle Nixon and the entire Klompstra family. 🌹
G. Brian Davidson & Mary Vosburg
This is devastating news. So sorry to hear. Our heartfelt condolences.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I am so sorry for your loss.
Mary Vosburg
The Klompstra family, our deepest sympathy through this most difficult time.
Krista, Roger and I enjoyed meeting you and camping with you and Matt. Condolences to the entire family.
I’m so sorry to hear about Matt’s passing. I sent Matt a message in Jan 2023 about Joeys passing. I wish I hadn’t deleted it. Cuz I expressed how Joey really liked Matt as a foster brother, talked about him yrs after leaving the Klompstras. Remember the oil can and lawn mower incident. We sure laughed over that yrs later.
My Condolences to Krista and the kids.
To Matt’s family. . May he rest in Peace.
‘foster sister’ Debbie.
Krista,Audrey,Seth,Karissa,Tessa….and families… my deepest sympathies to you all. ❤️
Deepest sympathies, such sad news…
Strength to all
My deepest condolences on your loss.
Condolences from everyone at the Sombra Museum to Matt’s family. He will be missed by your family, and the whole Sombra community.
Out deepest condolences
Fam. Wouters – Wouters
Ivan – Eve
Jonas – Bente – kamiel
Loïc
Love, strength and prayers sent to all of you. My deepest condolenses
I don’t know what to say dear Klompstra family. My sympathies to you all.
I have such a good memories of 1992 when I stayed in Canada for half a year and got to know you all mij canadian family. I will remember Matt as a wonderfull and good laughing guy.
Thinking of you all and wishing you strenght.
Our deepest condolences to you and to my canadian family.
Hugs to all.
I’ve known Matt since he was a kid through my friendship w his brother Mark. As school president Matt would hire me to DJ all Riverview Central dances. We even took him to his first concert *Big Audio Dynamite
Matt… miss you terribly
So sorry for your loss .This community has lost a true friend. Hugs to you all.
Dear Krista and famely, our deepest condoleances for your loss.
To the Klompstra family
I hold you in my heart.
I had the pleasure of working with Matt briefly last year. He expressed such love for his family and his career.
Our deepest condolences from the VanGrimberghes
My condolences with the Klompstra family. So sorry to hear of this news.
Our deepest sympathies to the Klompstra family. Matt will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
To the Klompstra family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories comfort you and give you peace.
Mark and Gail Freer
Our sincere condolences to the Klompstra family. Gil & Nellie Ouellet
So very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies go out to the Klompstra family, you are in my thoughts.
Our deepest condolences to the Klompstra family and friends. R.I.P. Matt such a good guy.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
I went to school with Matt’s uncles….always hearing what a wonderful person Matt had become to his dear Family and grateful Community.
Heartfelt prayers to all who knew and loved him.
So terribly sorry for your loss❤️ Thinking of you and your family through this difficult time.
To the Klompstra Family
We are in shock to hear of the tragic loss of Matt. He was a good friend and employer and will be missed by all the lives he’s touched. Our deepest condolences and our thoughts and prayers are with Krista, his children and the Klompstra family.
Bill and Jeanne Metcalfe
Krista, Audrey, Seth, Tesse, Tianna, Gail, Jackie, Mark, Leah and Evy and the Klompstra Clan,
There simply are no words. Matt and I became fast friends when Bonne renovated Kay’s Petals and Plants where I had a part time job. So many of my dearest teenage memories include him, Scott McCormick and the down down river crew. Matt and Mark introduced me to the Red Hot Chili Peppers in Mark’s little cottage on the parkway – where I’m pretty sure I accidentally blew one of his speakers.
As we’ve grown up – life, work and family takes up a large chunk of your time. Every time I saw Matt, he’d give me that big grin and a big bear hug and it felt like home. Some people just invoke that warm “home” feeling and Matt was that guy. May your memories comfort you in the tough times ahead. If you knew Matt, you knew that Krista was the love of his life and he loved his children beyond measure. He was a family man who loved his siblings, cousins, uncles and aunts. Losing Matt will have a ripple effect without end for the downriver community, the construction industry and most importantly his family and his dear friends and fellow shenanigan makers.
“If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them.” – The Crow
All my best and love,
Mandy Gaw
My deepest condolences to the Klompstra family. The world is a better place because of Matt.
Our deepest condolences for the loss of Matt.
Pat and Sue Starr
Very sorry to hear of the tragic loss of Matt. He was a golden gem of a human, and a deeply loved friend of my brother. I haven’t seen Matt for many years, but the last time I did the stories he was most excited to share with great passion, a sparkle in his eyes and that infamous dimpled smile were those of his beautiful wife Krista and their children. You are all in my thoughts. Sending love, Rachel McGuiness
Very shocked to read this my condolences to the entire Klompstra family. Matt was a good community spokes man and helping out whenever he could. So sad and so young.
The Jacksons,Ken,Kathy,Chris
News you never hope to hear Krista. You and your children are in our hearts and prayers . I wish we could be at the service to honour Matt, but we will be thinking of all of your family and sending out our love from London.
neighbours and friends always
So sorry for your loss Krista
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Matt will be greatly missed by you / he always spoke so highly of you as his beautiful intelligent Fun love of his life and when you were blessed with each of your children the pride just blossomed. Everyone who has been blessed to share any amount of time with Matt knows that his smile could always make you feel like smiling back
Cherish every great memory , trip, adventure that you have had ❤️
My Condolences to the entire Klompstra family. I will remember Matt fondly, as he dropped his invoices off to my desk over the years and stayed to chat. Always welcoming with a smile, laugh and good conversation.
Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Bonnie Sitzes (Enbridge)
My deepest condolences to the Klompstra family and friends. Matt was one those rare good guys that had time for and was loved by all. I have many found memories from the high school years and wish I could have seen him again in recent years. He will be greatly missed.
Krista,
Woorden schieten tekort bij wat jou nu overkomt … heel veel sterkte en moed in deze heel moeilijke tijden,
veel liefs voor jou en de kinderen, we denken aan jullie
Pascale Karl Senne Julie Michael Nand Felix
So sorry to hear of your families loss. Sending prayers of comfort.
Deepest Condolences.
I knew Matt from dealing with his company.
Truly shocking. May he Rest in Peace.
Klompstra Family,
Our hearts go out to you and your family during this very difficult time. Our daughter Cameron has many great memories in the four years she has gotten to know Tesse and your family. He will be greatly missed.
Much love and hugs sent to you all ♥️.
My deepest condolences to the Klompstra family. When talking to Audrey, Matt shined as a loving and caring father. May he rest in peace.
To the Klompstra family. Our deepest sympathy.
Dave and Brenda Therrien
Krista and family,
My deepest condolences for your loss. I can only imagine the pain you’re enduring, and the ultimate shock. I knew how close of a family you were, and what a massive hole there is now without Matt. You are in my thoughts.
Sorry to learn of Matt’s passing. I always enjoyed my interactions with him. He will be missed by many in the construction industry!
Words fall short of expressing our grief for your family. We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of husband / father. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Tina & Ron
Our hearts go out to you and your family during this very difficult time.
Much love and hugs sent to you all ♥️.
Sincere condolences to the Klompstra families
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Krista and family on the sudden passing of Matt.
Guy and Catherine Haggith
Krista and Family
So very sorry to hear of your loss. With our most heartfelt sympathy at this sad, sad time. You are all in our thoughts.
I knew Matt very well as I interacted with him on pipeline projects. Very shocking and my deepest condolences to his family members
Krista – deepest condolences from Brad and I. This is heartbreaking for you and your family. You are in our thoughts.
We are so sorry to hear of the news of Matt
Keeping You all in my prayers at this difficult time
Gord and Cathy Vickerd
Krista and family. We are truly sorry to hear of Matt’s passing. We pray that all of you find peace. We know you have good family memories. Hold on to them and never forget them. Hugs Tony & Anne
Deepest condolences to the Klompstra family. Sorry to hear about this tragic accident. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Brad, Karen and Shelby Rabideau
I worked for Matt over the years and knew his uncles , such a tragic loss My condolences to the entire Klompstra family
Sending heartfelt condolences to the Klompstra family and friends of Matt. So very sorry for your loss.
Krista,
Heartbreaking to hear such sad and shocking news. You and your kids are in my thoughts.
Sending much love to Krista, to family, and dear friends. My heart is so heavy. Matt was such a lovely human being, kind, and brought such a joy. I know he will be deeply missed. You are in my thoughts.
Krista, I am so sorry for your loss ! I am thinking about you and all of the family. This is so sad. He was always sure a great guy!
I am soo sorry Dennis. My deepest sympathies.
Deepest condolences to the Klompstra family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sending the entire Klompstra family our sincere condolences. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers Matt will be greatly missed by the Sombra community.
We were totally shocked to hear of Matt’s passing, so sad, what a terrible loss for your family. He was always willing to lend a helping hand at the Sombra park or anything people needed. He will always be remembered for his kindness and generosity. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our heartfelt condolences to you Krista and your family.
Jamie/Ann Bogaert and Boys
We are very saddened by the news of Matt’s passing.
Our heartfelt condolences to the Klompstra family.
Matt was and always will be remembered as one of the good guys.
My deepest and sincere condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Klompstra family. Matt was a kind, caring individual that was well respected in the community and the construction industry. Our sincerest condolences. A terrible tragedy and loss.
Krista and Family. We are so sorry for your loss. Matt will always be commended for his commitment to the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry to hear of this terrible loss. I hope that you will find peace and happiness in remembering Matt as a husband, father, son, nephew uncle, and friend. May his soul forever rest in eternal peace.
Oh Krista, what a tragedy. Please accept my sincere condolences for you, your family and Gayle. Such a shock for so many.
Marsha Davidson
Deepest sympathy to the entire Klompstra family. So sorry for your loss.
To all the Klompstra family I extend my heartfelt condolences. Janis Paulley
Krista, Tessa and family
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hold and cherish your memories close.
Ms. Mallette
Krista, Audrey, Seth, Tesse, Tianna, Gail, Jackie and Mark,
News of Matt’s passing was the worst news I could have imagined and I’m heartbroken that he’s gone. My dear old friend. He gave me the gift of friendship and brotherhood and I will honor his memory. I am grateful to have known him and to call him my friend.
Scott “Scotch” McCormick
So sorry for your loss a wonderful man taken too soon hugs to you Krista and your beautiful family thinking of the whole Klompstra family at this time ❤️❤️
Janice Brown
Krista, Audrey, Seth, Tesse and Tiana
Sending our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to all of you. What a tremendous loss to everyone that knew Matt. The world will always be a little bit darker without him.
Krista and family,
This is tragic, crushing news. My condolences in this sudden and significant loss.
Sincere condolences Krista to you and your family. Will always treasure memories of a person with valued insights, a great wit, a big smile and an even bigger heart.
Don and Wendy.
A magnificent sunrise begins a new day. The birds are joyfully singing as the dew glistens with the sun peeking out from the horizon. Such a beautiful start to another day, but the sun is dimmer this morning, as I have to say goodbye to my good friend. His let’s do it attitude, and always up for fun, was only overshadowed by his selflessness. What was his, was yous, no question asked. Matt lived by one simple rule, Family First, this he proved every day. The love for this town, His town, was un-measurable. Taking on projects to help his community, and refusing recognition was his way. Matt’s humor and wit will be something I will miss so much, uncontrollable laughter as we banter back and forth.
I miss you my friend, there will be more laughs when we meet again….
To the Klompstra family.
We were so saddened to hear this shocking news of Matt’s passing. Our hearts goes out to you at this time of grief. May you find comfort in the memories.
Krista and family,
Our Thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time
tante Simonne, nonkel Frans, Christel and family
I was lucky enough to get to know Matt working for Bond Petroleum. He was a one of my first customers and got to know him quickly. Such a great guy with an outstanding personality. I could pop my head in and bullshit with the guy, tease and bet him on the Saints. He loved his toys and was always on the go, unless hot shotting it on the phone to look go for me. I never knew him outside of that environment and I wish I did. I always had a laugh and a smile leaving that stop. My sincerest heart goes out to his wife, kids, family and friends. My thoughts are with Kim, Tracy and the others from Klompstra Const. Fare thee well.
So very sorry for your loss Krista and family
Gayle I am devastated to hear of Matt ‘ s passing. Unfortunately I just heard about this today and it is not possible to be there. My condolences
Krista and family,
We are so saddened to hear about Matt’s passing. We are thinking of you and extend our sincerest condolences to you all.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Wishing you comfort during this time.
Condolences to the Klompstra Family. Thoughts & prayers sending your way!
Take care of each other during this hard time!
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Klompstra family during this difficult time. Joe and Jeanette Johnston
So sad to hear the passing of Matt. Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire family. He will be sadly missed. May you be comforted by all the good memories you shared together.
We want to convey our deepest, deepest sympathies to the Klompstra family. We’ve shared so much through the years. Even as a young man, Matt had a promising future. Always a pillar of the community. We watched him mature into an admirable husband, Father and cherished son. Words of Sympathy are inadequate in expressing sorrow for a loss so great. We are truly shocked and mourning Matt’s passing. The world has suffered a great loss of the good man we knew as Matt Klompstra. Sending thoughts of comfort and all our love.
So sad to hear this news about Matt
Sincere condolences to the family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time
Klompstra family,
We are so sorry to hear of this tremendous loss. Sending love and light to the entire family.
We were very sorry to hear about Matt’s passing. He was always a very thoughtful neighbour. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. Larry and Sharron Gore and Family.
Dear Krista, my very heartfelt condolences for the loss of your love of 26 years. It is heartbreaking. The pain and hurt is felt across the Atlantic. I wish you and your family the best of strength and courage to cope with the loss of this very much loved person. You’ll all be in my prayers.
To the Klompstra family,
My deepest condolences on your sad loss. Matt was a great friend to have growing up and I have many fond memories of us hanging out together. We’ll all miss him terribly.
Deepest condolences Mark to you and your family.
Dear Krista, Audrey, Seth, Tesse (like my sis Tessa) and Tianna….Mark his unique personality your family will always have place in my home and heart at his family member of the Netherlands.