Martin Choate was born April 6, 1916, to Odes and Essie Choate in Mathis, Texas. He passed on to be with his Lord May 7, 2008 -- one month and one day after his 92nd birthday at his son's home in Boise.
Martin's father, Odes, share-cropped for a time near Mt. Vernon, Texas. Martin grew up in Dallas, Texas, and graduated from Dallas Technical High School, where he was a member of a high school championship golf team.
While in high school, during the Great Depression, he often did odd jobs to supplement the family income, including caddying at Brookhollow Golf Club, near his home, which began a life-long passion for the game of golf. After graduation, he worked for the U.S. Post Office as both a clerk and carrier for several years until the outbreak of war in Europe, when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy.
Martin served aboard the USS Arkansas, an ancient battleship (keel laid in 1910). Martin served during the invasions of North Africa, Normandy (off Omaha Beach) and during operation "Anvil," supporting the invasion of southern France. He also served at Bethesda Naval Hospital, when he met Inez Phillips working in the Army Intelligence Service in Washington, who became his wife and life-long companion.
Inez and Martin married at the Church of Christ, honeymooned in New York and lived in an apartment at a "smart address" on Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, D.C. Thus began a 60-year partnership between this son of a share-cropper and the daughter of an east Idaho cattleman, Phil Phillips.
After they were discharged, they moved to Dallas and Martin returned to the Post Office, where he eventually became the Superintendent of the Brookhollow Station. He retired early at the age of 55.
Dad, always a devout Christian, served as Deacon and Elder at Beltline Road Church in Irving, Texas, and as Elder for the Idaho Falls congregation. His Christian influence has affected many lives. In retirement, he corresponded with scores of World Bible School students from Africa, Germany, India and the Philippines. Church service was always an extremely important part of his life. He was a member of the Eldorado Church of Christ in Boise.
The Choates retired to Idaho Falls, where they lived over 30 years in the 100-year- old farmhouse on the Phillips homestead, until Mom passed away, after which he joined his family in Boise.
Martin is preceded in death by his father and mother, Odes and Essie; and his wife, Inez.
Martin is survived by sister, Annabeth Stites of Waxahachie, Texas; brothers, Ben (Betty) of Dallas, Texas, Pete (Marzell) of Irving, Texas; and brother-in-law, Jules Wilson of Castro Valley, Calif. Also surviving Martin are his son, Phillip (Susan) of Boise and children, Heather (Steve) Hall of Columbia, Md., Jeff Choate (Janet) of Boise, Jonathan (KayCee) Choate of Meridian, and Zachary (Becc) Choate of Lexington, Ky. Great-grandchildren include Peter and Claire Hall and Jory and Jacy Choate. Also surviving are Phil's stepchildren, Mark Freeman of Kuna and his children, Tory, Samantha and Toni, as well as Amanda (James) Hibbs of Boise and their children, Sydney and Kaitlin.
Martin will be interred at Rose Hill Cemetery with Inez following a memorial service at Idaho Falls Church of Christ on Friday, June 6.
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Martin's father, Odes, share-cropped for a time near Mt. Vernon, Texas. Martin grew up in Dallas, Texas, and graduated from Dallas Technical High School, where he was a member of a high school championship golf team.
While in high school, during the Great Depression, he often did odd jobs to supplement the family income, including caddying at Brookhollow Golf Club, near his home, which began a life-long passion for the game of golf. After graduation, he worked for the U.S. Post Office as both a clerk and carrier for several years until the outbreak of war in Europe, when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy.
Martin served aboard the USS Arkansas, an ancient battleship (keel laid in 1910). Martin served during the invasions of North Africa, Normandy (off Omaha Beach) and during operation "Anvil," supporting the invasion of southern France. He also served at Bethesda Naval Hospital, when he met Inez Phillips working in the Army Intelligence Service in Washington, who became his wife and life-long companion.
Inez and Martin married at the Church of Christ, honeymooned in New York and lived in an apartment at a "smart address" on Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, D.C. Thus began a 60-year partnership between this son of a share-cropper and the daughter of an east Idaho cattleman, Phil Phillips.
After they were discharged, they moved to Dallas and Martin returned to the Post Office, where he eventually became the Superintendent of the Brookhollow Station. He retired early at the age of 55.
Dad, always a devout Christian, served as Deacon and Elder at Beltline Road Church in Irving, Texas, and as Elder for the Idaho Falls congregation. His Christian influence has affected many lives. In retirement, he corresponded with scores of World Bible School students from Africa, Germany, India and the Philippines. Church service was always an extremely important part of his life. He was a member of the Eldorado Church of Christ in Boise.
The Choates retired to Idaho Falls, where they lived over 30 years in the 100-year- old farmhouse on the Phillips homestead, until Mom passed away, after which he joined his family in Boise.
Martin is preceded in death by his father and mother, Odes and Essie; and his wife, Inez.
Martin is survived by sister, Annabeth Stites of Waxahachie, Texas; brothers, Ben (Betty) of Dallas, Texas, Pete (Marzell) of Irving, Texas; and brother-in-law, Jules Wilson of Castro Valley, Calif. Also surviving Martin are his son, Phillip (Susan) of Boise and children, Heather (Steve) Hall of Columbia, Md., Jeff Choate (Janet) of Boise, Jonathan (KayCee) Choate of Meridian, and Zachary (Becc) Choate of Lexington, Ky. Great-grandchildren include Peter and Claire Hall and Jory and Jacy Choate. Also surviving are Phil's stepchildren, Mark Freeman of Kuna and his children, Tory, Samantha and Toni, as well as Amanda (James) Hibbs of Boise and their children, Sydney and Kaitlin.
Martin will be interred at Rose Hill Cemetery with Inez following a memorial service at Idaho Falls Church of Christ on Friday, June 6.
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Martin Choate was born April 6, 1916, to Odes and Essie Choate in Mathis, Texas. He passed on to be with his Lord May 7, 2008 -- one month and one day after his 92nd birthday at his son's home in Boise.
Martin's father, Odes, share-cropped for a time near Mt. Vernon, Texas. Martin grew up in Dallas, Texas, and graduated from Dallas Technical High School, where he was a member of a high school championship golf team.
While in high school, during the Great Depression, he often did odd jobs to supplement the family income, including caddying at Brookhollow Golf Club, near his home, which began a life-long passion for the game of golf. After graduation, he worked for the U.S. Post Office as both a clerk and carrier for several years until the outbreak of war in Europe, when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy.
Martin served aboard the USS Arkansas, an ancient battleship (keel laid in 1910). Martin served during the invasions of North Africa, Normandy (off Omaha Beach) and during operation "Anvil," supporting the invasion of southern France. He also served at Bethesda Naval Hospital, when he met Inez Phillips working in the Army Intelligence Service in Washington, who became his wife and life-long companion.
Inez and Martin married at the Church of Christ, honeymooned in New York and lived in an apartment at a "smart address" on Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, D.C. Thus began a 60-year partnership between this son of a share-cropper and the daughter of an east Idaho cattleman, Phil Phillips.
After they were discharged, they moved to Dallas and Martin returned to the Post Office, where he eventually became the Superintendent of the Brookhollow Station. He retired early at the age of 55.
Dad, always a devout Christian, served as Deacon and Elder at Beltline Road Church in Irving, Texas, and as Elder for the Idaho Falls congregation. His Christian influence has affected many lives. In retirement, he corresponded with scores of World Bible School students from Africa, Germany, India and the Philippines. Church service was always an extremely important part of his life. He was a member of the Eldorado Church of Christ in Boise.
The Choates retired to Idaho Falls, where they lived over 30 years in the 100-year- old farmhouse on the Phillips homestead, until Mom passed away, after which he joined his family in Boise.
Martin is preceded in death by his father and mother, Odes and Essie; and his wife, Inez.
Martin is survived by sister, Annabeth Stites of Waxahachie, Texas; brothers, Ben (Betty) of Dallas, Texas, Pete (Marzell) of Irving, Texas; and brother-in-law, Jules Wilson of Castro Valley, Calif. Also surviving Martin are his son, Phillip (Susan) of Boise and children, Heather (Steve) Hall of Columbia, Md., Jeff Choate (Janet) of Boise, Jonathan (KayCee) Choate of Meridian, and Zachary (Becc) Choate of Lexington, Ky. Great-grandchildren include Peter and Claire Hall and Jory and Jacy Choate. Also surviving are Phil's stepchildren, Mark Freeman of Kuna and his children, Tory, Samantha and Toni, as well as Amanda (James) Hibbs of Boise and their children, Sydney and Kaitlin.
Martin will be interred at Rose Hill Cemetery with Inez following a memorial service at Idaho Falls Church of Christ on Friday, June 6.
Family Tribute
Martin's father, Odes, share-cropped for a time near Mt. Vernon, Texas. Martin grew up in Dallas, Texas, and graduated from Dallas Technical High School, where he was a member of a high school championship golf team.
While in high school, during the Great Depression, he often did odd jobs to supplement the family income, including caddying at Brookhollow Golf Club, near his home, which began a life-long passion for the game of golf. After graduation, he worked for the U.S. Post Office as both a clerk and carrier for several years until the outbreak of war in Europe, when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy.
Martin served aboard the USS Arkansas, an ancient battleship (keel laid in 1910). Martin served during the invasions of North Africa, Normandy (off Omaha Beach) and during operation "Anvil," supporting the invasion of southern France. He also served at Bethesda Naval Hospital, when he met Inez Phillips working in the Army Intelligence Service in Washington, who became his wife and life-long companion.
Inez and Martin married at the Church of Christ, honeymooned in New York and lived in an apartment at a "smart address" on Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, D.C. Thus began a 60-year partnership between this son of a share-cropper and the daughter of an east Idaho cattleman, Phil Phillips.
After they were discharged, they moved to Dallas and Martin returned to the Post Office, where he eventually became the Superintendent of the Brookhollow Station. He retired early at the age of 55.
Dad, always a devout Christian, served as Deacon and Elder at Beltline Road Church in Irving, Texas, and as Elder for the Idaho Falls congregation. His Christian influence has affected many lives. In retirement, he corresponded with scores of World Bible School students from Africa, Germany, India and the Philippines. Church service was always an extremely important part of his life. He was a member of the Eldorado Church of Christ in Boise.
The Choates retired to Idaho Falls, where they lived over 30 years in the 100-year- old farmhouse on the Phillips homestead, until Mom passed away, after which he joined his family in Boise.
Martin is preceded in death by his father and mother, Odes and Essie; and his wife, Inez.
Martin is survived by sister, Annabeth Stites of Waxahachie, Texas; brothers, Ben (Betty) of Dallas, Texas, Pete (Marzell) of Irving, Texas; and brother-in-law, Jules Wilson of Castro Valley, Calif. Also surviving Martin are his son, Phillip (Susan) of Boise and children, Heather (Steve) Hall of Columbia, Md., Jeff Choate (Janet) of Boise, Jonathan (KayCee) Choate of Meridian, and Zachary (Becc) Choate of Lexington, Ky. Great-grandchildren include Peter and Claire Hall and Jory and Jacy Choate. Also surviving are Phil's stepchildren, Mark Freeman of Kuna and his children, Tory, Samantha and Toni, as well as Amanda (James) Hibbs of Boise and their children, Sydney and Kaitlin.
Martin will be interred at Rose Hill Cemetery with Inez following a memorial service at Idaho Falls Church of Christ on Friday, June 6.
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