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Frank Mattis, Jr.
Mar 23, 1944 – July 30, 2021
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Frank was born in Gustine, Ca to Frank. Sr and Rita Mattis. He passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 with family by his side.

He attended Washington School in Turlock and was in the first graduating class from the 8th grade at the Chatom School District.  He went on to graduate from Turlock High School and attended Modesto Jr. College.

He met his wife, Judith Ann (Judy) Mattis in High School becoming High School sweethearts. They were married in October of 1966.

He was an auto technician working at Rule Dale Auto Plaza, Showcase Auto Plaza, then working till retirement at Roberts Auto.

He loved hunting and especially looked forward to his Colorado deer hunting trips with his friends.

He also enjoyed his motorcycle rides especially going to Street Vibrations in Reno 17 years straight.

Frank is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Katherine Mattis.

He is survived by his wife, Judy, his son, Donald of Turlock and his brother Paul Mattis of Turlock.

His brother in laws and sister in laws who were more like brothers and sisters, Richard J. and Carol Morris of Turlock, Gene and JoDean Hart of Turlock and Terry and Sandy Woodward from Oregon.

He was honored to be Godfather to Michael Miranda of Turlock, Karen Woodward Firestine from Atwater, Gene Hart of Turlock, and Eric Hart of Turlock.

He also enjoyed his nephews and nieces, Nikole Tovar (Jamie), Karen Woodward Firestine (Joseph), Stephanie Morris, Robert Woodward (Angela), Danielle Morris Avila (Geno), Eric Hart (Kristina), and Brian Hart (Emily).

Having no grandchildren he especially enjoyed his families children and grandchildren participating in 

and being involved with many of their activities.  He also leaves many beloved cousins and friends.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr. Jim Reape, Memorial Hospital ICU floor 3 and 4 for the nurses and Doctors who were there for him. And to Turlock Rehabilitation for their care especially niece, Stephanie who was able to check him daily as she worked.

A memorial service will be held 9am on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Allen.

Please share your memories at www.AllenMortuary.com

In lieu of flowers, please donate to cure kidney cancer society or your favorite charity.