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     Bertha May Martin was born in 1888.² She married Walter Redman, son of John William Redman and Della Regina Kerr.¹ Bertha May Martin died in 1948.² She was buried at Sugar Creek Cemetery, Stockland, Iroquois Co., Illinois.²

     Bruce Allan Martin married Shelley Ann Leighton Harn, daughter of Leighton Robert Harn and Harriet Grizzell.¹

     Donald Martin is the son of Robert Doud Martin Sr. and Virginia Ann Lutz. Donald Martin married Meredith Lawrence.¹

     Jessica Martin is the daughter of Phil Martin and Cecily E. Sprouse.

     John Martin was born in September 1871 at Iowa. He married Anna L. Harn, daughter of John Thomas Harn and Harriet Melissa Sumner, on 4 November 1894 at Polk Co., Iowa.

     Judith Ann Martin was born on 12 February 1944 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming. She married Ernest Julian Trujillo, son of Louis Richard Trujillo and Rebecca Marie Sanchez, on 18 August 1962 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming. Judith Ann Martin died on 11 June 2016 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming, at age 72.

     Matthew Eden Martin was born on 5 September 1962 at Annapolis, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.¹ He was the son of Robert Doud Martin Sr. and Virginia Ann Lutz. Matthew Eden Martin married Tracy Wisenburg in 1987.² Matthew Eden Martin lived in October 2012 at Gig Harbor, Pierce Co., Washington.² He died on 30 May 2020 at Gig Harbor, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 57.¹ He was buried at Haven of Rest Cemetery, Gig Harbor, Pierce Co., Washington.¹

     Patrick Brian Martin was born on 11 December 1958 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.¹ He was the son of Robert Doud Martin Sr. and Virginia Ann Lutz. Patrick Brian Martin died on 27 October 1976 at Gig Harbor, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 17.¹ He was buried at Haven of Rest Cemetery, Gig Harbor, Pierce Co., Washington.¹

     Phil Martin married Cecily E. Sprouse, daughter of Alan Keith Sprouse and Dorothy Magneson.

     Ricky Martin is the son of Phil Martin and Cecily E. Sprouse.

     Robert Doud Martin Jr. is the son of Robert Doud Martin Sr. and Virginia Ann Lutz.¹ Robert Doud Martin Jr. married Barbara Hendricksen.²

     Robert Doud Martin Sr. was born on 19 June 1925 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.^1,2,3 He was the son of Arrelis Buster Connally and Helen Lydia Hedborg.¹ Robert Doud Martin Sr. married Virginia Ann Lutz, daughter of Louis Otto Lutz and Veria Elizabeth Eden, in 1952.^1,2 Robert Doud Martin Sr. and Virginia Ann Lutz were divorced in 1973 at Washington. Robert Doud Martin Sr. married Pam Wilkes Koste in 1975.² Robert Doud Martin Sr. died on 18 October 2012 at Gig Harbor, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 87;

Obituary for Robert Doud Martin Sr.


Robert Doud Martin, Sr., age 87, died in Gig Harbor, Washington on Thursday October 18, 2012, surrounded by family and close friends. Born in Tacoma on June 19, 1925, Bob grew up on Commencement Bay, beginning a lifelong attraction all things maritime. He was the son of Ross and Geneva ("Neva") Martin. Bob graduated from Stadium High School and continued his education at the University of Washington. While there, he joined the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity where he made friends that lasted a lifetime. When WWII started, Bob enlisted with the NROTC and was assigned to the LST 451 (a tank landing craft). He saw action in the Pacific theater and his ship was tasked with fighting the Japanese in order to take control of several islands including Saipan, Tinian, Leyte, Lingayen Gulf and Okinawa Gunto. In 1945, he mustered out of the Navy as a Lieutenant J.G. After the war, Bob returned to his studies at the University where he turned out for crew. A natural oarsman, Bob was proud to earn a gold medal in the men's coxed fours event at the 1948 Olympics in London with teammates Warren Westlund, Bob Will, Gordy Giovanelli and Allan Morgan. He graduated with a B.A. in Business and began a long and successful career in the timber industry, employed with Weyerhaeuser, where he worked until his retirement, leaving in 1982 as Vice President of Special Products. In 1952 Bob married Virginia Lutz and together they welcomed four sons into the world, Bob Jr., Donald, Patrick, and Matthew. In the early years of their marriage, the couple bought and remodeled a farm in Cromwell. Soon after, his career took him and his young family to live in Baltimore, Coos Bay and Arcadia. In 1965, they returned to Gig Harbor and built another farm near Sunny Bay. They divorced in 1973, after twenty years of marriage. Never one to go small, and in keeping with his love affair of the sea, Bob purchased the LESLIE FOSS in 1967 - a WW II vintage 127' wooden tugboat. Bob and his family enjoyed the tug over many summers, vacationing in Canada on Octopus Island, where he and his Olympic crewmates shared ownership of the island. Bob remarried Pam Wilkes Koste in 1975. Tragically, a year later, he lost his son Patrick in a terrible accident. But as Bob often said, he gained another son, David, from Pam's previous marriage. Still happily married at the time of his death, Bob and Pam enjoyed 37 years together, with many happy summers spent in Canada, relaxing with friends and family, enjoying the sea's bounty. In 1987, Bob and Pam built their dream home above the Harbor, never tiring of the view. It was from this vantage that Bob spent his final years close to the water that he loved, happy always to greet the many visitors who stopped by. He never lost his keen mind and desire to learn something new every day. He spoke with authority on a wide range of subjects and was an avid reader all of his life. His family misses him terribly for the larger than life man that he was. He was dearly loved. Bob is preceded in death by his son Patrick. He is survived by his wife Pam, and sons: Bob Jr. and Barbara Hendricksen of Anchorage, AK; Don Martin and Meridith Lawrence of Seattle; Matt and Tracy Martin of Gig Harbor; and David and Dawn Koste of Gig Harbor. He was beloved by his granddaughter, Heather Martin McGough of Maple Valley, her husband, Brian and their three children Keilen, Logan and Gabriella and by grandsons Ross Martin, Max Martin and Haakon Koste, all of Gig Harbor. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM November 16th at the Agnus Dei Lutheran Church (10511 Peacock Hill Avenue NW, Gig Harbor). In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the "Patrick Martin Scholarship Fund" c/o Charles Wright Academy, 7723 Chambers Creek Road, Tacoma, WA 98487. Please sign Bob's online guestbook with your favorite memory at www.havenrest.com.^4,3

Robert Doud “Bob” Martin Sr.
Published in News Tribune (Tacoma) on Oct. 31, 2012

Robert Doud Martin, Sr. Robert Doud Martin, Sr., age 87, died in Gig Harbor, Washington on Thursday, October 18, 2012, surrounded by family and close friends.


Born in Tacoma on June 19, 1925, Bob grew up on Commencement Bay, beginning a lifelong attraction all things maritime.


He was the adopted son of Ross and Geneva ("Neva") Martin. Bob graduated from Stadium High School and continued his education at the University of Washington. While there, he joined the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, where he made friends that lasted a lifetime. When WWII started, Bob enlisted with the NROTC and was assigned to the LST 451 (a tank landing craft). He saw action in the Pacific theater and his ship was tasked with fighting the Japanese in order to take control of several islands including Saipan, Tinian, Leyte, Lingayen Gulf and Okinawa Gunto. In 1945 he mustered out of the Navy as a Lieutenant J.G.


After the war, Bob returned to his studies at the University, where he turned out for crew. A natural oarsman, Bob was proud to earn a gold medal in the men's coxed fours event at the 1948 Olympics in London with teammates Warren Westlund, Bob Will, Gordy Giovanelli and Allan Morgan. He graduated with a B.A. in Business, and began a long and successful career in the timber industry, employed with Weyerhaeuser, where he worked until his retirement, leaving in 1982 as Vice President of Special Products.


In 1952 Bob married Virginia Lutz and together they welcomed four sons into the world, Bob Jr., Donald, Patrick, and Matthew. In the early years of their marriage, the couple bought and remodeled a farm in Cromwell. Soon after, his career took him and his young family to live in Baltimore, Coos Bay, and Arcadia. In 1965, they returned to Gig Harbor and built another farm near Sunny Bay. They divorced in 1973 after twenty years of marriage. Never one to go small, and in keeping with his love affair of the sea, Bob purchased the LESLIE FOSS in 1967 - a WW II vintage 127' wooden tugboat. Bob and his family enjoyed the tug over many summers, vacationing in Canada on Octopus Island, where he and his Olympic crewmates shared ownership of the island.


Bob remarried Pam Wilkes Koste in 1975. Tragically, a year later, he lost his son Patrick in a terrible accident. But, as Bob often said, he gained another son, David, from Pam's previous marriage. Still happily married at the time of his death, Bob and Pam enjoyed 37 years together, with many happy summers spent in Canada, relaxing with friends and family, enjoying the sea's bounty.


In 1987 Bob and Pam built their dream home above the Harbor, never tiring of the view. It was from this vantage that Bob spent his final years close to the water that he loved, happy always to greet the many visitors who stopped by. He never lost his keen mind and desire to learn something new every day. He spoke with authority on a wide range of subjects and was an avid reader all of his life. His family misses him terribly for the larger than life man that he was. He was dearly loved.


Bob was preceded in death by his son Patrick. He is survived by his wife Pam, and sons Bob Jr. and Barbara Hendricksen of Anchorage, AK; Don Martin and Meridith Lawrence of Seattle; Matt and Tracy Martin of Gig Harbor; and David and Dawn Koste of Gig Harbor. He was beloved by 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Note: Bob's biological parents were Arrellis "Buster" Connally (1903-1993) and Helen Lydia (Hedborg) Gilbert (1909 - 1990.)⁵


He was buried at Haven of Rest Cemetery, Gig Harbor, Pierce Co., Washington.³

     Robert James Martin was born on 17 September 1912 at Middletown, Frederick Co., Maryland. He married Audrey Mae Harn, daughter of Ora Grant Harn and Bessie Lena Riely, on 25 December 1935 at Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.

     Robert O. Martin married Virginia Dare Uphold, daughter of Victor E. Uphold and Edith L. Kennison, circa 1993.¹

     Scott Martin and Erin Graner were engaged.

     Shirley Martin is the daughter of Robert James Martin and Audrey Mae Harn.

     History of West Virginia & It's People, Vol III, pg 701-704. William Martin married Anna Hearne, daughter of James Hearne and Esther Griffin.

     History of West Virginia & It's People, Vol III, pg 701-704. William E. Martin married Sarah Katherine Hearne, daughter of Levi Griffin Hearne and Aura White, on 29 March 1883.¹

     Male Martinak married Victoria Lynn Brown, daughter of Vern Irwin Brown and Denice Rea Redman.

     Clorinda Martinez was born on 4 June 1905 at New Mexico.¹ She married Meliton Struck, son of Francisco Grant Struck and Rumalda Aragon. Clorinda Martinez died on 5 August 1978 at age 73.¹ She was buried at Saint Francis Cemetery, Ranchos de Taos, Taos Co., New Mexico.¹

     Dalio Martinez Jr. was born on 12 June 1926.¹ He married Priscilla S. Struck, daughter of Meliton Struck and Clorinda Martinez. Dalio Martinez Jr. died on 10 January 2009 at age 82.¹ He was buried at SECTION 16 SITE 54, Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., New Mexico.¹

     Isabilita Martinez married Emilio Sanchez.

     Maria Placida Martinez was born on 12 June 1851 at San Francisco de Rancho, Taos Co., New Mexico. She married Prudencio Vidal Tafoya.

     Amanda C. Marvin was born on 13 July 1830 at Tompkins Co., New York.³ She was the daughter of Ezra Marvin and Hulda Chase. Amanda C. Marvin married Oliver Wood Purdy, son of David Purdy and Elizabeth Ann Hopkins, on 21 January 1851. Amanda C. Marvin died on 17 January 1899 at Red Wing, Goodhue Co., Minnesota, at age 68.⁴ She was buried on 19 January 1899 at Hope Cemetery, Featherstone Twsp., Goodhue Co., Minnesota.^5,6

Following from The Red Wing Daily Republican Newspaper, page 1 column 2, 17Jan1899 (Tuesday).
Mrs. Oliver W. Purdy, died at 4:30 o'clock, this morning, at her home in Featherstone. She was born in the state of New York and about 68 years old. She has been a resident of this county of over twenty years. She leaves a husband and one daughter to mourn her death. The funeral service will be held at the residence on Thursday morning, at 10:30 o'clock, and at the church at Featherstone at 11 o'clock.

Following from the Red Wing Daily Republican Newspaper, page 8 column 2, 3Feb1899 (Friday).
In Memoriam, Amanda C. Purdy, wife of Oliver W. Purdy. Amanda C. Marvin was born in Tompkins county, N.Y., July 13, 1830, and died at her home in Featherstone, Jan. 17, 1899; age, 68 years, 6 months and 4 days. On Jan. 21, 1851, she was united in marriage to Oliver Purdy, who, with one daughter, remains to mourn. The family moved from Wisconsin to this state in 1876, and soon after settled on a farm in Featherstone, where success and prosperity attended their toil.
She was a woman of peculiar tact and grace; endowed as she was with a cheerful disposition, and a cultivated mind, she won the hearts of all whom she came in contact with. She had the rare gift of adapting herself to her surroundings and environments. With a company of children and youth, she was one of them, and would fully enter into their pleasures and enjoyments; with those who were weary and faltering in the conflict of every day life, her cheerful words and looks always gave courage strength and hope; with the sorrowing- and much there is all about us- she was the angel of mercy who, unasked would come into the stricken home, and with words and deeds of love, bring a ray of light and hope, to the afflicted ones. She was of strong religious disposition and dearly loved the house of God, and was in her place there, even after health had failed. She was one of those queenly characters well fitted to fill any position in the land, but her home was her throne, and right royally did she reign there. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. Cahoon, assisted by her former pastor, Rev. H.J. Harrington.

     Ezra Marvin married Hulda Chase. Ezra Marvin was born on 18 January 1806 at New York. He died on 1 October 1871 at age 65.

     Clarence Theodore Mason was born on 4 June 1884 at Fulton Co., Illinois. He married Jessie Harn, daughter of Fred Harn and Alice Austin, on 2 July 1904. Clarence Theodore Mason died on 13 December 1969 at Cuba, Fulton Co., Illinois, at age 85.

     Danny Mason is the son of Jerry P. Mason and Diane Hilary Perkins.

     Donald Clarence Mason was born on 16 February 1914 at Fulton Co., Illinois. He was the son of Clarence Theodore Mason and Jessie Harn. Donald Clarence Mason died on 13 February 1992 at Cuba, Fulton Co., Illinois, at age 77.

     Eleanor F. Mason was born on 10 July 1916 at Fulton Co., Illinois. She was the daughter of Clarence Theodore Mason and Jessie Harn. Eleanor F. Mason died on 29 March 1994 at Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois, at age 77.

     Everette Merle Mason was born on 26 June 1919 at Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois. He was the son of Clarence Theodore Mason and Jessie Harn. Everette Merle Mason died on 27 April 1981 at Iraan, Pecos Co., Texas, at age 61.