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1988
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2020
Matthew Stothers Obituary
It's hard to believe two months have gone by since you were taken from us in a fatal car accident on April 12, 2020. Matthew Douglas Stothers, age 32, was born at UC Davis Hospital on February 26, 1988, to Tina and Jay Stothers.
He was a beloved brother to Tabatha (John Lopez), Erica (Steven Patterson), Cody (Megan) Stothers, Brooke Stothers, and J'Lynne Stothers. Matthew was the most proud uncle to 8 nephews and 4 nieces (2 of which joined him in heaven that day). He was an adored grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend.
As a child, Matthew attended Virginia School in Wheatland where he earned the opportunity to graduate from Wheatland High School in 2006. He then went on to Yuba College for three years and explored the work force through the Farm to Fork program.
Anyone that knew Matthew would know he was imaginative, creative, smart, and funny. Everywhere he went, he made a new friend and touched a heart. There was never a dull moment when Matthew was around as he loved to play his guitar, sing, and most of all fish (or scare them away).
The family wants to thank everyone for their love and continued support during this difficult time. Due to COVID, the family had a private viewing and will be holding a large Celebration of Life once gatherings are permitted. Information on that will be given via facebook, texts, or word of mouth.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Stothers
Uncle Brian
December 17, 2022
It´s been over two years and I finally found a bit of courage to read your obituary Dilbert. I freaking miss you so much it hurts buddy. Things are sure different without you next to me bro. I have hundreds and hundreds of videos and pictures of us and I´m so thankful for those. I know God has a bigger plan for you than what´s here on earth. Just know one day we will be together again buddy. I´ve always defended you and protected you and wish I could of that day. Just don´t forget there is an "S" in fishing and it´s not spelt fihing :). Aunt beautiful misses you so much and so do your cousins. Love you Dilbert.
Ashley Y
July 15, 2020
I had the pleasure of meeting Matthew when he came to Farm To Fork and he was such a joy to have around and he always said hi to everyone every morning. He is missed
Debbi
June 18, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Josh Harris
June 13, 2020
I just this today. I knew Matthew when he was in Dianes class at Yuba College and I was the principal of the program. Matt was always happy and smiling and loved telling me his fishing stories. It was a joy to see him at school because he was a bright light. My condolences for your loss. May you always have wonderful memories.
Lori Muniz
June 13, 2020
God needed someone very special on Easter Sunday Mathew and he chose you! Someday we will meet again and on that day we will understand. There will be no more tears and no more pain. Until that day you will be watching over your momma and your brother and sisters! Love you sweetheart! You are surely missed here!
Cherie Lopez
June 13, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories of you Mathew will help us cope through this time. Remembering you and your loved ones today and always. We love you so much. God has you now and your two precious nieces.
Diane Randolph
June 13, 2020
It was my privilege to be Matt's teacher at Yuba College for 3 years. He was such a sweetheart! I enjoyed talking football and his beloved Steelers with him. Such a tragic loss for the whole Stothers family. My heart goes out to you all.
Michelle McArthur
June 12, 2020
Matthew is truly a beautiful soul. Anyone who knew him couldn't help but love him. Always so happy and making jokes. Always asking if we'd gone fishing and what we caught. Can't even fathom that you're really gone. You will be sorely missed my friend. Save some fish up there in heaven for the rest of us
Ashley
June 12, 2020
I when to Yuba college and farm to fork with them he was cool guy
Bobbie jo Wagner
June 12, 2020
You will be extremely missed Matt. I always looked forward to going to cousin Steven and Ericas for family events knowing Id get to see you. You was always so funny and such an enjoyable spirit to be around.
Bobbo
June 12, 2020
Words cant explain Matt at all he was so loving and had the best personality ever one of my last memories with him was him trying to have me drink a beer and staying up till 3 in the morning comforting him about the thunder I cant believe he is gone I miss and love him so much now everytime I go fishing its for Matthew
Steven Patterson
June 12, 2020
I love you bro you will never be forgotten
Sarah
June 12, 2020
Matthew was the best of the best! We will never meet another soul like him. He knew how to light up a room with so much love and laughter. Our hearts will never be the same. I miss you cousin.
You'll always be in my heart cousin =—=
Kristina Villalpando
June 12, 2020
Kristina Villalpando
June 12, 2020
Oh Matt, my silly and handsome cousin, why did you have to go? I will treasure the memories that I have forever. One of my best memories with you is when I would go visit and you would say "Krissy say it" and I would already know what you were talking about because it was our thing that made us giggle since we were kids ... "J-E-L-L-O" ... I remember he called me out of the blue one day and said "Krissy, J-E-L-L-O" and laughed and then hung up on me lol The story behind that is as kids we saw a commerical came on for jello and it stuck, and became our thing gosh I'm going to miss that and your giggles everyday I will love and miss you forever Matt I know God has you in heaven but I will always have you in my heart
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