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Howard Matts Obituary
Resident of San Jose
54, died Friday April, 8, 2011 in San Jose. Born September 8, 1956 at San Jose Hospital.
Howard is survived by his children, Travis Matts of Arizona and Terah Matts of Discovery Bay, mother, Shirley Williams of Tracy, sister, Diane Smith, brothers, Dale Matts, Leonard Matts, Bob Matts and Gene Matts, sisters-in-law, April Matts and Daneen Matts, 13 loving nieces and nephews and 7 great nieces and nephews.
Howard's loves were his children, his motorcycle and his two cats. He was multi-talented, loved to joke, enjoyed karaoke and riding his Harley, had many friendships and made an impact on many people's lives.
Memorial Services will be held on Friday, April 15 at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel of the Hills, 615 North Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos.
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Memories and Condolences
for Howard Matts
October 27, 2011
Just learned you are no longer with us...I did'nt get to say good-bye...Thank you for your compassion...Your Friendship...A moment of silence..................................................................................You will be missed Big Guy!!! Your Friend Forever Launie Gaa
Robert Matts
June 7, 2011
Godspeed and farewell cuz. You were a good man.
Robert Matts
June 7, 2011
Godspeed and farewell cuz. You were a good man.
scott Fielder
April 22, 2011
Howard, My Brother from another Mother. Rubber side down till we see each other again. Luv ya Bro!
Scott
Cindy Mc Millen
April 15, 2011
Howard, Even though we had lost touch in the past several years I think of you often and will never forget you or the good times we all had in high school and beyond. They are all great memories because of you!
Glen Carothers
April 14, 2011
howard I am going to miss you, we can all learn from you, how you carried yourself,and knowing that you were a friend that would do anything to help out a friend. we will ride together again . when I see a wooden piece of art, I will think of you. you were a wood worker, like no other.
Howie in Los Gatos during one of our rides!
Debbie Calderon
April 14, 2011
Debbie Calderon
April 14, 2011
Howie, you have been such a huge part in all of our lifes and will be forever. I can't even imagine our rides without you. You have been a big brother to me and were always there for me thru the bad and good times. I know I will be riding with you again....until then I will carry your memory with me and especially when I am riding. I believe you are up there riding on a brand new Harley!!! Love You So Much!
Donnell Fassler
April 14, 2011
The Lord seems to take the best ones first. Ride that Harley right thru those Pearly Gates! You will be missed!!
Debby Tyree
April 14, 2011
Howard, Im going to miss you and I love you... Thanks for being the great fun loving person that you are and I'll never forget our talks...by the way you were right!!! Love you... RIP....
Roxanne DuCheney
April 13, 2011
This still seems unreal. You were a big part of my life and we shared our First Wedding, our first son Travis, and our first daughter Terah. You know through everything we have been through, we always knew we would share a special place in each others hearts and memories. I will carry our memories, and tell our Grandchildren who you were. Dave and I will take care of our family and you know we will always be there for Travis and Terah for the rest of their lives. I will miss you, I sure pray you found happiness, I remember the chruch camp you went to with Bill when you found the Lord, you were so excited, that was the best time in our lives, next to having our children. XO
Harley On!
April 13, 2011
Howard, we are going to miss you. No one can take your place with us here at The Commons, Lynda
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