Matthew Peacock

Matt was born in Pueblo, Colorado on May 17, 1976.

He attended Hayden High School in Topeka, Kansas. As a student, he took part in Cross Country, Wrestling, and Track. During his Junior Year, Matt won the Kansas State 4A Cross Country championship. Matt graduated as the top Student-Athlete and was named a National Merit Scholar.

Matt attended the University of Notre Dame, graduating in 1998 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. The University honored Matt as a Notre Dame Scholar. In 2014, Matt completed a Master of Civil Engineering from Colorado State University. He finished the doctoral program at Colorado State University with a PhD in Civil Engineering in 2020.

Matt called Crested Butte home from 2000 to 2015. During this time he worked for The Brick, The Old Town Inn, and The Rijk’s Gallery. In 2007, he began his career with the town of Crested Butte in the Water Department holding positions of Assistant Water Operator, Assistant Wastewater Operator, and Wastewater System Manager. In addition, he worked as the Wastewater Supervisor in Mt. Crested Butte. Following his studies at CSU, Matt worked as a Senior Engineer for Natural Resources Consulting Engineers, Inc., Ft. Collins, CO.

Matt served as a board member for the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District.

Matt’s interests included competing in distance running, weekend skiing, and mountain biking. He was an avid reader and loved cooking for his family and friends.

Matt is survived by his parents, Sam and Diana Peacock of Grand Junction, CO. Siblings: Jenny (Eric) Sova of Montana City, MT, and their children: Caden, Gabe, Ben, Sam, and Kate; Mark Peacock (Tracee Herbaugh) of Newton, MA, and their children: Oliver and Madeleine; Jane (Rob) Pizem of Grand Junction, CO, and their children: Rowan and Orson; Clay (Emily) Peacock of Pawtucket, RI and sons Tristen and Aiden. Many aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive him. This includes Teresa and Jos Rijks, Donna Rozman, cousins Mamie Rijks, Anne (David) Flora, and Tommy Rozman of Crested Butte.

Matt was a devoted son, a loving brother, and a kind and thoughtful person to his supportive relatives and friends. Matt will be sorrowfully missed and continually loved by all of us.

Matt’s family invites you to join them in celebrating his life in the Atrium at the Center for the Arts in Crested Butte on November 2, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please make your donation to: CB State of Mind, P.O. Box 1083, Crested Butte, CO 81224.