Matthew Sean Ballard was born on April 12th, 1967, in Livermore, CA, to parents Willis “Bill” Roger Ballard and Patricia Lou Ballard (Lambert). He passed away June 2024, in Loomis, CA, at the age of 57. He is survived by Christina Ballard, his two sons Dustin and Dylan, and three of his seven siblings: Michael, Renee, and Mark. He was also fortunate to have a large extended family.

Matthew was a skilled tradesman; primarily an electrician, having learned from his father. In addition to working electrical, he spent time doing handyman services, as well as working in the food service and retail industries.

He was a 1985 Del Oro High School graduate, proud member of the Placer County community, and supported multiple organizations and city developments over the years. He tutored many through the Adult literacy program of Placer County. He also tutored and helped inmates obtain their GED. He greatly enjoyed donating his time and skills while working at the Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He advocated for the homeless, marginalized, and less fortunate.

He was a coach of youth baseball and loved to watch his family and friends play sports. He enjoyed rooting for his beloved Raiders, as well as the Sacramento Kings. Matthew enjoyed camping, playing cards, board games, and classic video games. He could often be found riding his bicycle around town, and more recently, swimming at the nearby gym. He had a strong love for music, and would listen to a wide range of genres on any given day. He was an animal lover, raising and rescuing many dogs during his life. He volunteered at the Placer County Animal Shelter by walking dogs.

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