Ventura, California
1982 - 2010
Our wonderful son and only child Matthew Ryan Stark left us on June 20, 2010 and was welcomed into the presence of our loving God to begin a new and eternal life. He was twenty-eight years old, beautiful, talented, gentle, and wise.
Matthew was born in Ventura on Jan. 3, 1982. His...
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Danny & Jana,
My sincere sympathies on the loss of your son. I did not know him but enjoyed a glimpse of him through your writing. I, too, have a Ninja Turtle in my life (now age 24). Enjoy your memories...
Lynn Clopper Losch
July 23, 2010
still thinking of you each and everyday...all my love and prayers for your peace and joy...Gwen
gwen Herzalla
July 15, 2010 | Cherry Hill, NJ
I heard the service was so beautiful, I wanted brit to share some with me. I once again am so very sorry for the great loss you have endured these past few weeks. Each moment all my thoughts and prayers are with you Danny and jana. God Bless you in this most difficult time. Know that me and my father and 2 daughters in Jersey are joined with you in your sorrow. and again, Thank you so much for helping us peek into your life with Matt. Much love, Gwen, Aminah, Jacalyn and doug
Gwen Herzalla
July 04, 2010 | Cherry Hill, NJ
Danny Ray and Jana, our hearts ache for you and all of the loving people in Matts life. While reading all of the beautiful thoughts and feelings expressed, it is clear that you loved and raised a beautiful boy. Thank you for your gift. On the occasions when we were together with the Stark family I never saw you there without your son, it was obvious to us that you had a special relationship with Matt. I only wish we could have spent more time together. How wonderful for you and Jana that...
Jerri Boatman
July 03, 2010 | Bakersfield, CA
Even though I don't know you now, my heart hurts for your loss. Danny you wrote a beautiful piece about Matt. Just by reading it, I felt like I knew him a little. Thank you for that. I am so glad to know he was a christian and is now in the loving arms of God. And I am sure he is making beautiful music up in heaven. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful and awesome son with us all. My love and prayers are with you and Jana. From one of your fellow classmates, Diane Logsdon Fleming...
Diane Fleming
July 03, 2010 | Harker Heights, TX
We give back to you, O God, those whom you gave to us. You did not lose them when you gave them to us, and we do not lose them by their return to you. Your dear Son has taught us that life is eternal and love cannot die, so death is only a horizon, and a horizon is only the limit of our sight. Open our eyes to see more clearly and draw us close to you that we may know that we are nearer to our loved ones, who are with you. You have told us that you are preparing a place for us: prepare us,...
Gwen Herzalla
July 02, 2010 | Cherry Hill, NJ
Jana,
Words seem so inadequate to express how deeply saddened I was to learn of your son Matthew's passing. Please know that my heart breaks for your loss. It is clear to see that Matthew, was indeed, an extraordinary young man. My prayers are with you, your husband Danny and your family.
Marcy Valenzuela (Martion)
Marcy Valenzuela
July 02, 2010 | Camarillo, CA
I love you Matt. You are my only nephew & I know that you love me too.
I was at the hospital the night you were born & I was there after you left this earth my sweet, sweet Matt. My heart is broken.
You spent every holiday at my home, enjoying the food, company, & conversation.
We always ended up in my backyard, all sitting around the fire pit, talking about music, movies, idiot people, joking, laughing, and having a great time. We would laugh so hard....You...
Sherry Prater
July 02, 2010 | Ventura, CA
What a blessing, Danny and Jana, to have had such a wonderful and loving son and all of the special memories he has left for you. We give our most sincere sympahy to you and prayers to God. May He bless you always.
Roger and Cathy Kimzey, Hilo, Hawaii
July 01, 2010