Matthew Walton Hallquist

On Sunday, January 29, 2023, Matthew Walton Hallquist passed away tragically in an auto accident while running an errand in Climax Springs, MO one mile from his home.

Matthew was born on February 28, 1990 and raised in Kansas City, MO to Teresa and Todd Hallquist. He attended Shawnee Mission East High School in Prairie Village, KS.

As a child, Matt loved exploring with his two younger brothers Jacob and Benjamin Hallquist. They spent many summers at the Lake of the Ozarks which left a lasting impression on Matt. The Ozarks captured Matt’s heart, and he found a beautiful secluded property that he was proud to call his own. He enjoyed nature, walking along the creek, raising goats and chickens as well as hunting and fishing. He loved hosting friends and family and grilling some ribs.

Matt met Saige when she had car trouble and he allowed her to park her car on his property until she could get it fixed. Saige never left and they fell in love. Matt and Saige adored each other and on January 8, 2021, their first child, River Hallquist, was born. Their second child, Fisher Hallquist, was born September 23, 2022. Matt always wanted a family and absolutely loved being a father. He wanted to instill his boys with a love for the outdoors and raise them in an environment worth exploring. Matt had so much hope and optimism for his family’s future, always striving to make their lives better.

He was a loving son, big brother, partner, and father. He is survived by his partner Saige Lawren Vincent of Camdenton, MO, and sons River (2) and Fisher (4 months) Hallquist, mother Teresa Hallquist (Malvern Burnett) of Laurel, MS, father Todd Hallquist (Sophie Dupuis) of Ecuador, brothers Jacob Hallquist (Dallas Hallquist) of Memphis, TN and Benjamin Hallquist (Catalina Hallquist) of Laurel, MS, grandparents of his boys Heather and Heath Anderson of Camdenton, MO, grandmothers Anita Hallquist of Aurelia, IA and Rebecca Layher of Camdenton, MO. He was a generous, kind-hearted, and gentle member of the Lake of the Ozarks community. Matt never met a stranger that he didn’t make a lasting impression on. All knew Matt as a kind, trusting man who wouldn’t hesitate to open his door, offering whatever he had. He was quick-witted, with an infectious smile, and could always make you laugh.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday 2/4/2023 at Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Camdenton, MO from 12pm – 1pm, service beginning at 1pm to 1:30pm. Please come and remember him with us. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a trust fund for the benefit of Matt’s family at https://www.gofundme.com/f/mother-of-2-grieving-the-loss-of-loving-partner?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Holman Howe Funeral Home.