Matt Sherman: Victim in Fatal Collision South of Weott, Family Man, Boy Scout Leader, Lover of Life

The father of Matt Sherman, who was the victim of a fatal collision south of Weott on the afternoon of January 17, provided us with his son’s obituary and photos “to put a face with the name,” he said. “For those who may see it, it may take some of the anonymity out of Matt just being a “victim” in an accident.”

He hopes that people might be more careful driving if they know about the loss of Matt. He wrote, “A careless act by another driver has taken the life of a person who was an integral and loving part of many people’s lives.  I wish that this could cause others to pause and think about their actions and attentions while driving.  Matt was living a good life that was cut short.”

Matthew Kyle Sherman, 44, was taken from this world suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday January 17, 2019. Matt was a lover of life with a smile that showed it.

Born on March 1, 1974 in Beaumont, TX to Kennith Leroy Sherman of Lake Jackson, TX and Carol Lynne Hardiman of Hobbs, NM.

Growing up, Matt was fortunate to have lived in Wyoming, Colorado, Alaska, Texas and New Mexico. He had many adventures in each of these places. He played football for Hobbs High School from which he graduated in 1993.

Matt started selling real estate in Phoenix, AZ and opened his own real estate office after he moved to Potter Valley, CA.

He loved soccer, hunting, fishing, camping, shooting firearms, restoring old cars and was an avid chess player.

As part of his family and community activities in Potter Valley, Matt was a Scout Master for the local Boy Scout Troop.

He was very proud when he joined his local Masonic Lodge and he recently achieved the degree of Master Mason.

Matt Sherman, his father, Ken Sherman, and his four children– Brooke Kylee, 19, Ian William, 13, Marilyn Rose, 12, and Kyle Matthew, 6.

Matt leaves behind four bright and wonderful children. He and Jeneil Schaum had Brooke Kylee, 19, and Ian William, 13, currently of Phoenix, AZ. He and Jyl Berryhill had Marilyn Rose, 12, and Kyle Matthew, 6, currently of Ukiah, CA. He adored all of his children and cherished the time he had with each.

He is survived by his father, mother, 4 sisters, 2 brothers, 9 nephews, 3 nieces, 2 aunts, 1 uncle and numerous cousins.

He is gone way too soon. We will miss him greatly.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Eversole Mortuary.

Note: an earlier version misidentified Brooke as Jyl Berryhill. Our apologies for the error.

Earlier Chapters:

• Victims Trapped After Head On Crash Near Weott; Northbound Traffic Stopped
• Passersby Rally to Help at Yesterday’s Fatal Accident Near Weott