Matthew Clark Galt

Matthew Clark Galt

Matt was born in Ceres, CA, May 1, 1956, and passed away unexpectedly in Fortuna on September 7, 2007, at the age of 51. He moved to Ferndale, CA, with his parents in 1964 where he attended Ferndale Schools and graduated from Ferndale High School in 1974. He then attended College of the Redwoods and HSU and graduated with a degree in Psychology. He married his wife Berwyn in 1979 and had they two children, Julie in 1981 and Garrett in 1982. During those years he worked at Bank of Loleta and later became self employed in business consulting and real estate restoration projects.

Matt spent his youth in Boy Scouts attaining the level of Eagle Scout and in 1994 received the Silver Beaver award. He also loved playing basketball. You can still find his high school team picture hanging in the ice cream parlor in Ferndale.

Many of Matt’s days were spent driving around town with his big, white dog stopping in at real estate, lending, and title companies. A workaholic at heart, he always had numerous real estate and consulting projects demanding his attention at one time. Though he was so busy, he always made time during the workday for lunch with his wife, friends, or a quick phone call to his children.

Matt was also part of Campton Heights Baptist Church for many years where he served as a Deacon and the high school boys’ Sunday school teacher. He was always willing to do whatever needed in Church or to help anyone in need. His other pastimes included guns, coins, and classic muscle cars.

Most of all, Matt was a true example of what God calls a Christian man to be. He taught his family and those around him to trust in God through all things. He was a strong foundation to lean on and he will be dearly missed for it. He firmly believed and shared that faith in God comes first and will pull you through all things.

Matt is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Eugene and Dorothy Wheeler; and his paternal grandmother, Lola Court.

He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Berwyn; his daughter, Julie and her husband Eric; his son, Garrett and his wife Georgia; his parents, Donald and Nancy Galt; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.

Matt can be remembered most as a loving husband, father, and son, as well as a trusted leader and mentor.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday September 11, 2007, at 12:00 noon at the Campton Heights Baptist Church, 1655 Cecil Avenue, Fortuna, with interment to follow at Sunrise Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Goble’s Fortuna Mortuary, Fortuna.

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