Matthew Steven Frank

Matthew Steven Frank was the child for which parents Jacquelyn and Steven Frank prayed. He was taken from them and this life abruptly and tragically on the morning of March 21, 2017, in a lethal car crash. While driving to an early morning two-alarm fire to report the news in his inimitable way under the byline of SLOStringer, his car crashed in fog and rain conditions. Matthew was born in the rain and left us in the rain. He served the Central Coast in a vital way, giving accurate and compassionate coverage of the fires that have plagued the drought-ridden coast over the last few years and the everyday occurrences that concern people. He did all of this without fanfare and few knew his real name. Matthew did not pursue stories which were sometimes life- endangering and robbed him of sleep and time because of his quest for personal aggrandizement. Matthew did all he did out of his love for people and his community. He had a strong desire to see the news imparted correctly and with dignity for all. He had a tender heart for all including the animals at risk during the horrendous fires he covered. For those without a way of helping themselves, he was the helperthe one who served. Matthew is survived by his loving mother and father, Jacquelyn and Steven Frank; grandmother, Jewel Martin of Bakersfield; uncle Kevin and aunt Gloria Martin of Bakersfield; aunt Debbie and uncle Clinton Shick of McFarland; cousins; Tiffany Edgerle and husband Michael and their children Cameron, Chandler and Bethany of Bakersfield; Sean Shick and wife Valerie and their children Mary and Sarah of McFarland; and Jordan Martin of Lake Forest. He was predeceased by his adoring Opa Ret. Lt. Col. Arnold Frank and Oma Gundula Frank of San Luis Obispo; loving Papa Jack Martin of Bakersfield; and uncle Peter Frank of San Luis Obispo. Matthew leaves a loving legacy to his family and friends. His zest for life and quest for good will live on in our hearts and memories always. He accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age and followed Him faithfully in a quiet steadfast way. He attended Grace Church where he especially enjoyed his three trips to Mexico on benevolence missions and summers at Hume Lake. Although our hearts are breaking now, we know there will be a reunion in Heaven some sweet day. We long for that day. Matthew was born on March 6, 1987, and raised in San Luis Obispo. He was a student at Los Ranchos, Laguna Junior High and he graduated from San Luis Obispo High School where he was on the volleyball and golf teams. He also attended Cuesta College where he majored in business. For many years he volunteered at the Straight Down Golf Tournament and was the assistant to the director. At twelve years old he was given the awesome responsibility of handling all the communications which brought him great pleasure. His love of motorcycles prompted him to start his own business in San Luis Obispo called SikMoto. It was his job but serving the firemen, policemen and all forms of public servants was his great love. He appreciated them in an indescribable way that few have seen before or will repeat. It was his driving passionto assist and highlight the dedicated men and women serving in all first responder areas. Matthew's parents would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love, flowers, food and most of all prayers as they have navigated through this heart breaking time. Nothing can replace the joy that he brought to their lives but God had a different plan. As they strive to walk forward in the days, weeks, months and years to come, please remember them in prayer. It will be the greatest gift you can give them. The services for Matthew will begin on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at a private interment with a Memorial Celebration of Life Service directly following at 11:00 am at the Mountainbrook Church. Lunch and a time of sharing and fellowship will immediately follow at the Madonna Expo Center. All are welcome. Sign his guestbook at sanluisobispo.com/obituaries - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sanluisobispo/obituary.aspx?n=matthew-steven-frank&pid=184712065#sthash.agyzYh1I.dpuf

Matthew Steven Frank

March 6, 1987 - March 21, 2017