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Harold Hugh Martin

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Harold Hugh Martin

Birth
Driggs, Teton County, Idaho, USA
Death
11 Feb 2008 (aged 90)
Salem, Marion County, Oregon, USA
Burial
Turner, Marion County, Oregon, USA Add to Map
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SALEM - In memory of Harold H. Martin, born Driggs, Idaho on January 20, 1918 and passed away in Salem on February 11, 2008.

Harold graduated from Libby High School then attended the University of Montana, majoring in Music and Mathematics. It was while attending college that Harold met his future wife, Ellen J. Lind. After graduating, Harold joined the Navy Aviation Corps in 1942. He married Ellen and they moved to Corpus Christi, Texas where Harold flew PBY's. He was a flight instructor and flew out of both Corpus Christi and the Phillipines. As a Lieutenant, he left the Navy in 1946 and returned to the University of Montana to complete his Masters in Education.

Harold and his family moved to Salem in 1959 and to Turner in 1975. Harold worked as a rehabilitaion counselor until his retirement in 1985. Harold and his wife, Ellen had three children, Phil (Penny) Martin of Colorado Springs, Pam (Ray) Chick of Salem, and Andrew (Gayanne) Martin of Canby. He had six grandchildren, Darylyn, Elaine, Greg, Scott, Kelsey, and Alex. He had one great-grandchild, Linda.

An important part of Harold's life was being a Mason. He served his lodge as Worshipful Master. He belonged to the Scottish Rite and was a member of the White Hat. He was a Shriner and he belonged to Eastern Star with his wife, Ellen, serving as Worthy Patron with her 3 times.

Harold became a gentleman farmer after his retirement. On his farm in Turner, he kept cows, chickens, and horses. He rode in a mounted Shrine Club for many years. He had a beautiful rose garden and spent many hours drawing and painting.

His wife, Ellen, preceded him in death last August. The couple had been married for 65 years. Services for Harold will be held at 11 a.m. on Sat., May 31 at the Masonic Lodge in Turner by Pearl Lodge and Victoria Chapter OES followed by remembrance and fellowship at the lodge. Donations in Harold's name may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children.

Published in the Salem, Oregon Statesman Journal on May 25, 2008.

Thanks to Dr. John for this info.

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SALEM - In memory of Harold H. Martin, born Driggs, Idaho on January 20, 1918 and passed away in Salem on February 11, 2008.

Harold graduated from Libby High School then attended the University of Montana, majoring in Music and Mathematics. It was while attending college that Harold met his future wife, Ellen J. Lind. After graduating, Harold joined the Navy Aviation Corps in 1942. He married Ellen and they moved to Corpus Christi, Texas where Harold flew PBY's. He was a flight instructor and flew out of both Corpus Christi and the Phillipines. As a Lieutenant, he left the Navy in 1946 and returned to the University of Montana to complete his Masters in Education.

Harold and his family moved to Salem in 1959 and to Turner in 1975. Harold worked as a rehabilitaion counselor until his retirement in 1985. Harold and his wife, Ellen had three children, Phil (Penny) Martin of Colorado Springs, Pam (Ray) Chick of Salem, and Andrew (Gayanne) Martin of Canby. He had six grandchildren, Darylyn, Elaine, Greg, Scott, Kelsey, and Alex. He had one great-grandchild, Linda.

An important part of Harold's life was being a Mason. He served his lodge as Worshipful Master. He belonged to the Scottish Rite and was a member of the White Hat. He was a Shriner and he belonged to Eastern Star with his wife, Ellen, serving as Worthy Patron with her 3 times.

Harold became a gentleman farmer after his retirement. On his farm in Turner, he kept cows, chickens, and horses. He rode in a mounted Shrine Club for many years. He had a beautiful rose garden and spent many hours drawing and painting.

His wife, Ellen, preceded him in death last August. The couple had been married for 65 years. Services for Harold will be held at 11 a.m. on Sat., May 31 at the Masonic Lodge in Turner by Pearl Lodge and Victoria Chapter OES followed by remembrance and fellowship at the lodge. Donations in Harold's name may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children.

Published in the Salem, Oregon Statesman Journal on May 25, 2008.

Thanks to Dr. John for this info.

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