Howard L. Matthews III

He was born on August 1, 1954 in New London, Connecticut to Howard Lynn Matthews, Jr (Matty) and Rosemary Matthews. As a Navy dependent and the eldest of three children, he took pride in surviving 23 moves in 21 years. He graduated from Point Loma High School in San Diego and he received his Bachelor's Degree from Occidental College in Los Angeles, where he played football and rugby. He later earned his MBA from the University of California, Berkeley.

He met Terri, the love of his life, in San Francisco on a blind date--where they later married on August 28th, 1982. Howard is survived by his wife, Terri; twin sons, Tyler (wife Cassandra) and Jason (wife Mallory); sister, Susan Matthews; and grandchildren Tyler Jr. and Harper. Howard was predeceased by parents, 'Matty' and Rosemary Matthews, and brother, Hammond Drew Matthews.

Howard had a successful career in executive management and consulting. He was the President and COO of Quantum Corporation and President and CEO of Certance, a former affiliate of Seagate Technology. He was also one of the founding officers and CFO of Office Club Inc. His greatest accomplishment in life was his family, which he always put first. He loved his family, friends and community fiercely. Those who knew Howard spoke of him as a true gentleman, in every sense of the word.

Howard lived a truly fulfilling life and without regret. Upon his diagnosis, he mentioned, "I have done everything I have ever wanted to do." He was an incredibly private person, not wishing to burden others with his ailment. Through his battle with leukemia, he continued to share his contagious smile each day.

Howard shared his love with us, so we could serve others. He taught us to be strong, so we could overcome challenges; and he shared his love for God, so that our faith would always be bigger than our fear. He was our warrior Prince whom we loved with all our hearts.

Due to the pandemic the family will celebrate a private Funeral Mass and inurnment.

In Lieu of flowers please consider donations in Howard's memory, to the National Bone Marrow Registry at “Be The Match”: http://www.bethematchfoundation.org/goto/howardmatthews