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Matthew Foster “Matt” Golden

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Matthew Foster “Matt” Golden

Birth
Harris County, Texas, USA
Death
7 Feb 2015 (aged 64)
Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, USA
Burial
Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, USA GPS-Latitude: 38.1068192, Longitude: -121.2573395
Plot
Garden of Freedom . Blk 2466 . Sp 3
Memorial ID
View Source
Cherokee Memorial Park

Matt Golden

7 September 1950 - 7 February 2015

Stockton, CA

After a valiant year and a half fight with cancer, Matt Golden peacefully passed away in his home on February 7, 2015 at the age of 64. His wife of 44 years, Barbara and his daughter Kristi survive him.

Matt was a proud member of the U.S. Army reserves for 6 years. He then served on the Stockton Police Department for 27 years in a variety of capacities including as a patrol officer, canine officer, school resource officer and as a field training officer.

He earned his BA in social sciences from Stanislaus State University and his Jurist Doctor degree from Humphrey's College School Of Law.

After retiring from the police department he served in the Patriot Guard Riders organization and was the Assistant State Captain for the California North Central Region.

Matt was also a member of the Stockton Sunrise Rotary Club. Matt was the driving force behind this club teaming up with the Northern California Patriot Guard to provide a Christmas dinner and toy drive for the Army National Guard Troops and their families who have been stationed here in Stockton for the last three years. Both Matt and Barbara became Paul Harris fellows during this time with the Rotary.

Matt touched everyone he came in contact with and will be missed by all.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, February 13, 2015 at First Baptist Church, 3535 N. El Dorado St., Stockton, California 95204.

Matt's family requests that in lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made in Matt's name to The Wounded Warrior Project, Hospice of San Joaquin or a charity of your choice.
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The Patriot Guard Riders
Northern California

The family of Matt Golden, Assistant State Captain, CA North Central PGR has requested the PGR to escort Matt to his final resting place on Friday Feb 13, 2015. The PGR are proud and honored to do so.

Matt served six years in the United States Army Reserve attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant E-6. He also served on the Stockton Ca Police Department until his retirement. Matt served honorably with the PGR for several years to include being the Assistant State Captain for the NorthCentralPGR Region. Matt graduated from California State University Stanislaus (CSUS) with a BA degree. Matt is survived by his loving wife Barbara and his daughter Kristi.

We will accompany the family and our Hero from the First Baptist Church, 3535 N. Eldorado St, Stockton for religious services, then to Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, CA.

TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY FEB 13, 2015
0910- KSU to First Baptist Church, 3535 N. Eldorado St, Stockton
0930- Flag line at the entrance to the church for family and friends
1000- Religious services commences
1100- Flag line for dignified transfer of our Hero to the coach.
1115- Est KSU to Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99-North & E Harney Ln. Memorial Park for final honors. The Park is on the East side of Hwy 99.

R/C: John Silva,
SFC E-7, US Army Ret
AR/C Norm Barr
Safety Officer: Kim Castro
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California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985
Name: Matthew F Golden
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1951
Age: 19
Marriage Date: 27 Jun 1970
Marriage Place: Santa Clara, California, USA
Spouse Name: Barbara J Sheely
Spouse Age: 20
Cherokee Memorial Park

Matt Golden

7 September 1950 - 7 February 2015

Stockton, CA

After a valiant year and a half fight with cancer, Matt Golden peacefully passed away in his home on February 7, 2015 at the age of 64. His wife of 44 years, Barbara and his daughter Kristi survive him.

Matt was a proud member of the U.S. Army reserves for 6 years. He then served on the Stockton Police Department for 27 years in a variety of capacities including as a patrol officer, canine officer, school resource officer and as a field training officer.

He earned his BA in social sciences from Stanislaus State University and his Jurist Doctor degree from Humphrey's College School Of Law.

After retiring from the police department he served in the Patriot Guard Riders organization and was the Assistant State Captain for the California North Central Region.

Matt was also a member of the Stockton Sunrise Rotary Club. Matt was the driving force behind this club teaming up with the Northern California Patriot Guard to provide a Christmas dinner and toy drive for the Army National Guard Troops and their families who have been stationed here in Stockton for the last three years. Both Matt and Barbara became Paul Harris fellows during this time with the Rotary.

Matt touched everyone he came in contact with and will be missed by all.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, February 13, 2015 at First Baptist Church, 3535 N. El Dorado St., Stockton, California 95204.

Matt's family requests that in lieu of flowers, charitable donations can be made in Matt's name to The Wounded Warrior Project, Hospice of San Joaquin or a charity of your choice.
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The Patriot Guard Riders
Northern California

The family of Matt Golden, Assistant State Captain, CA North Central PGR has requested the PGR to escort Matt to his final resting place on Friday Feb 13, 2015. The PGR are proud and honored to do so.

Matt served six years in the United States Army Reserve attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant E-6. He also served on the Stockton Ca Police Department until his retirement. Matt served honorably with the PGR for several years to include being the Assistant State Captain for the NorthCentralPGR Region. Matt graduated from California State University Stanislaus (CSUS) with a BA degree. Matt is survived by his loving wife Barbara and his daughter Kristi.

We will accompany the family and our Hero from the First Baptist Church, 3535 N. Eldorado St, Stockton for religious services, then to Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, CA.

TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY FEB 13, 2015
0910- KSU to First Baptist Church, 3535 N. Eldorado St, Stockton
0930- Flag line at the entrance to the church for family and friends
1000- Religious services commences
1100- Flag line for dignified transfer of our Hero to the coach.
1115- Est KSU to Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99-North & E Harney Ln. Memorial Park for final honors. The Park is on the East side of Hwy 99.

R/C: John Silva,
SFC E-7, US Army Ret
AR/C Norm Barr
Safety Officer: Kim Castro
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California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985
Name: Matthew F Golden
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1951
Age: 19
Marriage Date: 27 Jun 1970
Marriage Place: Santa Clara, California, USA
Spouse Name: Barbara J Sheely
Spouse Age: 20


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  • Created by: Julie
  • Added: Feb 12, 2015
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142546235/matthew_foster-golden: accessed ), memorial page for Matthew Foster “Matt” Golden (7 Sep 1950–7 Feb 2015), Find a Grave Memorial ID 142546235, citing Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, USA; Maintained by Julie (contributor 47423887).