Matthew Arthur Schellhase

Matthew Schellhase

Matthew Arthur Schellhase
1982-2013

Matt was born May 7, 1982, in Kerrville, Texas. He spent his school days in Eden and graduated from Eden High in 2000.

Matt lived in Austin for a couple of years and then moved back to San Angelo where he began his career in the oilfield. He started at the bottom and worked his way up through all positions of drilling before he became a directional driller. During his career he worked in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. His most current position was with Scientific of Midland. He enjoyed his work and was proud of his accomplishments. He especially enjoyed being able to talk oilfield with his grandfather, Charles Rankin, and other family members with oilfield experience.

Matt married Cindy Diaz on July 28, 2007. They had four sons between them: Jordan, Adam, Dylan, and Elijah.
He leaves behind: His wife: Cindy and their sons, his parents: Debbie and Pat Clifton, and Don and Sherry Schellhase, and his grandmother, Linda Schellhase Young , and husband, Herb. He will also be missed by two sisters: Julie Clifton and Shakeah Hoffman and husband Shannon, and two brothers: David Clifton and William Tiftickjian and wife, Jennifer along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and nieces. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Charles Schellhase and Charles and Peggy Rankin. During his 30 years, he touched the hearts of many people that will always love him and never forget him.

In lieu of flowers: please make donations to the American Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice.

Graveside service will be held at Eden Cemetery on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 1 p.m.