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Glenn E. Matthews Sr.

Santa Rosa, California

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Passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008 in Santa Rosa. Age, 77 years. Loving husband of Zana "Andie"; father of Patricia (John), Glenn Jr. (Linda), John and Robin, brother of Queen Dady. Also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Glenn served his...

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He will always be remembered as a loving grandfather and great grandfather to my family. I will always remember the story of my dad (Glenn Jr.) told me he could guess any gift. At his old house in Foresthill they had a Xmas party. I wrapped a red teddy and he did not guess it but he did wear it for everyone for the whole party. That’s just how fun he was just up for fun and up for a joke at any time. That’s how I remember him just always fun and warm to everyone. He always made...

grandpa you were amazing to be around and loved by everyone. and i guess JC finally caught ya. always had a cigar in your mouth drink in your hand and always up for a game of horse shoes. love you grandpa and see you upstairs...

I think of one of the best stories,I can tell of my Dad.Is the time Uncle Bill and my Dad took all the kids on the street on my Uncle Bills boat.We when out at Half Moon Bay.We were having a great time.Then we seen that the boat was taking on water.My Uncle Bill forgot to put in the drain plugs.So my Dad started passing out life jackets to all the kids to put on.My Dad could not swim at all.We made it back OK.But what was funny,was when we saw my Dad he had on a life jacket,that was ten times...

My beloved Glenn, You were so amazing,funny,serious,kind and loving. Honey you will be missed more than you ever thought possible. Almost everyone who touched your life left a print on your Heart and you left your print on theirs. I loved you in life so shall I love you while we are apart. I miss you so much. LOVING YOU ALWAYS AND BEYOND FOREVER!!!!!!

Oh dad, you will be missed! Thank you for your love and support, humor and compassion, discipline and guidance through the years. The door to your heart and home was always open to those that wanted to enter. The greatest gift you gave to me was an open heart and mind, I am eternally grateful.

I will always be daddy's little girl. A couple of memories pop to mind. How thrilled I was when you let me work on the car with you when I was about 8 yrs old, I helped you change the oil...

IN LOVING MEMORY OF A WONDERFUL GRANDFATHER. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF MY MEMORIES AND HEART,AS WELL AS YOUR GRANDKIDS,BECAUSE I WILL ALWAYS SHARE MEMORIES OF GREAT GRANDPA. IT IS AN HONOR TO SHARE THE SAME NAME AND TO PASS THE NAME ON TO MY KIDS. LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH GRANDPA. WISH WE COULD OF HELD ON TO YOU FOREVER,BUT YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART AND SOUL! REST IN PEACE GRANDPA.

My heart and prayers are with the family during this time.
Glenn's sense of humor is one of a kind and will be missed greatly. Behind that humor was a man who was kind, gentle, loving and sentimental. I looked up to Glenn as a dad after loosing my dad many years ago.
Be at peace Glenn. You will be missed. Love and Prayers
Eric and Jackie Eyrikson

IN LOVING MEMORY OF A WONDERFUL GRANDFATHER. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF MY MEMORIES AND HEART,AS WELL AS YOUR GRANDKIDS,BECAUSE I WILL ALWAYS SHARE MEMORIES OF GREAT GRANDPA. IT IS AN HONOR TO SHARE THE SAME NAME AND TO PASS THE NAME ON TO MY KIDS. LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH GRANDPA. WISH WE COULD OF HELD ON TO YOU FOREVER,BUT YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART AND SOUL! REST IN PEACE GRANDPA.

My love and prayers are with you all. I will always think of Glenn with love and respect and will remember his sweet sense of humour and gentlemanly kindness.