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Donald Martin Obituary
Memorial services for Donald Eugene Martin, 84, Lawrence, will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 18, 2013 at First United Methodist Church. He died Thursday, February 14, 2013 at his home.
Donald was born on September 17, 1928 in Vassar, KS the son of Ralph R. and Anna (Oest) Martin.
He served in the US Marine Corp during the Korean War. He was a business teacher and coach at Osawatomie High School, then he was a Principal and Superintendent at Peabody High School. He retired in 1991 from Wellsville High School as Superintendent.
He was a member of the First United Methodist and the American Legion - Dorsey-Liberty Post 14 in Lawrence.
Donald married Eileen L. Morris on November 28, 1952 in Yates Center, KS. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include two daughters, Jeanne E.(Ronald) Morrison, Louisville, KY, Carol A. (Steven) Woods, Longmont, CO; two sons, Stanley R. (Jean) Martin, Perry, KS, Michael S. (Sheri) Martin, Lawrence; seventeen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; one sister, Naida J. Butterfield, Greeley, CO; and one brother Loren D. (Nannette) Martin, Emporia, KS. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Dianna L. Martin.
The family will greet friends from 5-7p.m. on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Boys and Girls State through the American Legion and may be sent in care of the mortuary. Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.
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Donald E. Martin
March 5, 2013
I miss you daddy, my only comfort is knowing you are walking with Jesus now! Love you always, Jeanne
Gary Murrison
February 22, 2013
So sorry to hear about Don. I use to marshal with him at Eagle Bend. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Linda Peniston
February 20, 2013
So sorry for your loss Jeannie and family. I know this is must be a difficult time for you. Hopefully the memories will give you some comfort.
Wanda Roberts-Lambert
February 20, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Your family meant a lot to me as I was growing up in Peabody. Mr. Martin was a great Super. Love you all.
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Bev Petit
February 20, 2013
So sorry for you loss.You and your family are in my prayers. Heaven gates open and another angel entered. Donald Martin. Love You Girl
Bev Cinelli
February 19, 2013
Jeannie and family...Deepest regards in the loss of your Dad. I know how much you loved him and how difficult it will be to go on without him, but allow your wonderful memories to give you strength and let God sustain you until you are joined with him once again. He is certainly at peace and in good company now as my Dad welcomes him home. Thinking of you with loving thoughts.
February 18, 2013
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Marianne/Margaret Middleton
February 17, 2013
Eileen and family, Please accept my sincere sympathy upon Don's death. I have so many wonderful memories of your time in Pabody. May your memories give you strength at this difficult time.
Jean Maples
Mitchell Foote
February 16, 2013
Our condolences on your loss. I will always remember Your dad fondly. You were great neighbors in Peabody. I have So many great memories growing up with you all. our prayers are with you!
Jeff Barclay
February 15, 2013
What an honor it has been to have become acquainted with Don during the past few years! My prayers are with all of you. Don was an outstanding educator, encouraging leader, great dad and granddad, loving and kind husband. A patriot! A Christian-
Pastor Jeff Barclay
February 15, 2013
Hello Eileen and Family--Sorry to learn of Don's passing. We are in Texas for another week so will miss his service. Will send Memorial contribution when we get home. Sincerely, Charles and Mary Ann
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