This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Pa Matthew Keripe
What can I say about my Dad?
Shared by Funke Ogundare on 10/15/2017
A man of God, retiring from Nigerian Army chaplaincy and retiring from the Methodist church, he still kept preaching and teaching and writing devotionals till his last year on earth.
A family man a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle with impacts in every area.
A man of many talents and all done well, a physiotherapist, a soldier, a pastor, a preacher, a business man, a builder.
An action Man till his last day on earth, he was still working and getting stuff done.
A determined forthright Man, who says what he means and means what he says.
A man always willing to learn new things, he was the first person to challenge me by doing a Master's degree late in life.
A man that fights and does not give up, he was never afraid to tell it as it is, even if it meant being arrested.
A man that set examples by his life and his conduct, no one that was in contact with him does not have a story to tell.
Yes he was very strict, in the early days there was no type of rod that was spared in the effort of not spoiling the child, in the later days it was yelling and punishment but deep within, you knew it was because he truly cared and deeply loved always striving for perfection. He expected perfection in himself and in everyone around him.
There are people that come through the earth, they live and die their only impact is their family that was not my dad. His impact his was felt everywhere he was.
Dad, you will be greatly missed!
We can’t wait to read the stories of how his life has touched yours.
Dad, is it really true you've gone forever? As I look back over time,
I find myself wondering if I remember to thank you enough, For all you have done for me? For all the times you stood by me,
To support me and celebrate my successes?
To understand my challenges and accept my defeats?
To guide and teach me how to prepare for the future?
To encourage and motivate me when trouble struck?
If I have forgotten to show my gratitude enough for all the things you did,
I am thanking you now.
Oh Dad, who else can understand the look on my face? The feelings and thought of my heart? Who else can I share the secret things of my heart with? Oh Dad, how are the mighty falling? Indeed you were a giant pine, magnificent, strong, bold and powerful. In and out of Army Uniform, you were known and called "INFANTRY CHAPLAIN".
But now you are gone for good.
Where you had dauntless stood was loneliness and void.
But All who passed paid tribute – and said,
“Your work stands fast”.
Oh My Dad and Confidant, good Night, And may your soul rest in perfect Peace!!!
