Matthew Christopher Jack McDonald
Obituary
Matthew Christopher Jack McDonald was born at Hazel Hawkins Hospital in Hollister, CA. on December 9, 1992. Passed away April 3, 2022 at 4:30. His parents are Patrick McDonald and Toni Dunn. He had a brother and half sister. Father remarried and he gained three step brothers and a half brother. Matthew shared a special bond with his brother Daniel. They were born on the same day five years apart.
During his life he lived in Panoche, Hollister, Merced, Placer, Portola and Santa Clara counties.
Going fishing with his dad, being outdoors, and going to d-dam or lake were his passions.
Matthew loved listening to music, working out, basketball and the art of tattoo. He was an avid reader and enjoyed learning his family ancestry. He loved spending time with friends and family. He loved playing catch with his brother Daniel. He also loved children.
Matt became a tattoo artist and a firefighter. He fought fire in one of California's worst fire season on record.
Matthew McDonald was an amazing son, loving brother, grandson, uncle, and nephew. True to his friends and family.
He is survived by his mother, father, sister, brothers, grandmothers, grandfather, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Service will be held on Monday April 18, 2022 at 11:00
Black-Cooper-Sander Funeral Home 363 Seventh St. Hollister, Ca. Following service, he will be laid to rest at the IOOF cemetery. Buena Vista Dr. Hollister, Ca.
Luncheon will proceed at Dunn Park Building
600 West St. Hollister, Ca.
Food donations can be dropped off as early as 11:00
Donations being made to :
Ms. Linda Lampe 831.537.2036
Ms. Tammy Morton 831.524.6394
Ms. Anna White 209.446.2505
Matthew loved flowers and everyone is invited to bring flowers.
Published in Hollister Free Lance · April 12, 2022