Matthew J. West was called to his Lord and Savior on October 26, 2018 at the age of 68, just two days shy of his birthday. Matthew is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Amelia West, children, and grandchildren. Matthew is preceded in death by his parents. Matthew was born on October 28, 1949 in Minnesota to his late parents Howard and Margaret West. Immediately after high school, Matthew went on to serve his country in the US Air Force in Vietnam, and the Army National Guard. After serving his country he later became an Investigator with the D.A.s office in Kern County and retired in 2009.
Matthew enjoyed many hobbies, such as spending time composing music, playing in his church band, golfing, boating, baking sweets, backpacking, and camping with his family. He loved watching the Minnesota Vikings play football and dreamt of building his own boat one day. Matthew volunteered his time in the Philippines building homes with Habitat for Humanity, feeding the homeless, and providing medical assistance to those in need.
Matthews’s family will always remember him as an adventurous and generous spirit, who taught them independence, outdoor skills, responsibility, and personal safety. He was a father figure to many, not just his biological children. He positively impacted many lives around the world and always brightened the room with his quick laughter and wisdom.
DeYoung Memorial Chapel is honored to serve the West family. A visitation will be held on Saturday November, 3, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a Chapel service at 2:00 p.m. at DeYoung Memorial Chapel, 601 N. California St. Stockton, CA 95202. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation to Cancer Research for a Cure in honor of Matthew J. West. https://www.cancerresearch.org/join-the-cause/donate/one-time-donation
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