Mathew Clayton Heffelfinger

Chief Warrant Officer Mathew Clayton Heffelfinger February 3, 1980 – November 8, 2009Matt was born in February 3, 1980 in Portland Oregon, he was taken from us November 8, 2009 while serving in Iraq from a helicopter accident. Matt was married August 28, 1999 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Tanya Michelle McKamey, they together had two beautiful girls, Madison 10 and Meah 5. After completing school Matt joined the Army to better his life for his family. He completed his Basic Training in Fort Benning, GA. He then went to Fort Ustis, VA to train to be a UH – 60 Helicopter Mechanic. He was then assigned to his 1st duty station in Savannah, GA and so very honored to be accepted into the Nightstalker family, 3/160th SOAR. He left Savannah in July 2005 to attend WOBC in Fort Rucker, AL to start Flight School. He finished at the top of his class and loved the mission of the Kiowa and so he chose to fly the OH-58D. For the next year and a half, he went through flight school while living in Enterprise, AL. After graduating from flight school orders came down to be stationed in Hawaii. Matt and Tanya resided in Ewa Beach, HI in their first purchased home. Matt worked out of the Wheeler Army Airfield with 2nd Squadron, 6th U.S. Cavalry Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade flying the OH-58D. Matt became a trained PC and loved teaching others everything he knew, he always gave 110% and nothing less. He wanted all his fellow pilots to be the best at what they did and Matt was a great teacher.Matt is survived by his wife, Tanya Michelle Heffelfinger and two daughters, Madison Eliza Heffelfinger and Meah Lucille Heffelfinger.; his parents Barbara and Craig Heffelfinger; sisters Christine Hodkins and Carrie Krainock and husband (Brian); brother Nathan Heffelfinger and wife Kelley; his Grandma Veris Moore. Matt is preceded by his grandpa Harold (Hap) Moore and his Aunt Brenda K Senske and cousin Millie Webb.Matt was a fun loving man who brightened everyone’s day, just by the smile on his face. He loved to play the guitar with close friends and also knew how to rock out with Rock Band. He also loved his family time, whether it be going to the beach, zoo with his girls, going on a bike ride, playing games in the house, going to dinner and a movie or just being outdoors hiking. He had an adventurous side that made him love fast cars, motorcycles, and just recently this year learned he had a passion for Skydiving. Matt could go anywhere and lighten up the room by his great sense of humor and his quirky smile that he always had. Matt had always strived to be at his best and when it wasn’t enough, he tried harder. He would lend a helping hand to anyone that would ask and always brought out the best in everyone.A viewing will be held on Thursday, November 19th from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at White Mortuary, Chapel by the Park on 136 4th Ave E, Twin Falls, ID. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 20th at 11:00AM at the LDS Stake Center on 3850 N 3500 E, Kimberly, ID. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park, Twin Falls, Idaho.