b"A COWBOYRESTS IN HEAVENTHOMAS MATTHEW KIRKHAM10/9/19803/18/2022T homas Matthew Kirkham, a kind-hearted, gentle being, was known to family as Matt and to friends as Tom. Matt was born October 9, 1980, in Phoenix AZ. He left his physical existence behind at his family home in Camp Verde AZ on the afternoon of March 18, 2022, the 10 year anniversary of his maternal grandmothers death. He loved all creatures, great and small, and found his happiest moments in the presence of animals. Matt and his father became involved in Cowboy Action Shooting and, for a time, ran the local club, Arizona Yavapai Rangers. Matt is survived by his parents, Tom and Tina Kirkham, his sister Tami Link, his brother-in-law Brian Link, a large and loving extended family, and his beloved animal companions.A donation to Verde Valley Humane Society, Cottonwood AZ, wouldbe appreciated. PRORODEO HALL OF FAMEClass of 2022 InducteesInduction WeekendJuly 1416 in Colorado SpringsTrevor BrazileAll-Around Bobby HarrisTeam RopingBobby MoteBareback Riding Ardith BruceBarrel Racing Rick YoungContract Personel - Clown Jake BeutlerStock Contractor Mel PotterRodeo Notable Cindy RosserWPRA Notable WhiskeyLivestock - Steer Wrestling Medicine WomanLivestock -Bucking Horse Nebraska's Big RodeoRodeo Committee John Van CronkhitePioneer Award32 May 2022"