William Lewis Martin Jr.
May 20, 1930 — November 30, 2017
William Lewis Martin, Jr., 87, entered into rest November 30, 2017 in Newport Beach, California.
William was met at Heaven's gate by his loving wife of 61 years, Gwendolyn Martin, who preceded him in death.
• Born: May 20, 1930 – November 30, 2017
• Born in Indianapolis, Indiana – No Siblings
• Joined the Navy at 17 on September 27, 1947
• Married Gwen on December 11, 1949 and adopted Marti when she was 5 years old. *Married 61 years.
• Son Bill was born August 25th, 1960
• Was a Club Scout Leader,
• Taught Bible Class in church in Oakland, CA
Navy:
• Spent most of his Naval Career aboard ships and Aircraft Carriers, i.e. – USS Saratoga & USS Ranger, as a HM1E7, Chief Hospital Corpsman
• Went to Pharmaceutical School in San Diego, graduated 2nd highest in his class!
• Retired from the Navy with an Honorable Discharge April 3rd, 1967 with 10 years reserve.
Naval Decorations:
• Good Conduct 2nd Award
• Navy Occupation Pacific
• United Nations
• Korean (1 Star)
• China Service
• National Defense
• Bronze Star
Survived by:
• Daughter - Gladys Lucille (Marti) Klarin, husband Dinko
• Son - William (Bill) L. Martin III, wife Kendra
• Grandchildren - Daniel V. Martin Jr., wife Kim, Diana Lindsay, husband David, Danette Bothwell, husband Steve
• Great Grandchildren – Elizabeth Neimann, Chris Gardner, wife Melissa, Matt Gardner, Gil & Nicolette Bothwell
• Sister - In - Law - Margie Finegan, Aunts Shirley & Mary Wood
• Cousins – Larry Clark II, Beverly Fielder
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, THE FAMILY IS ASKING THAT DONATIONS BE MADE IN WILLIAM'S HONOR TO www.boystown.org
You are mine-
I Will Come To You
In The Silence
I Will Lift You
From All Your Fear
You Will Hear My Voice
I Claim You As My Choice
Be Still And Know
I Am Near
Do Not Be Afraid
I Am With You
I Have Called You
Each By Name
Come And Follow Me,
I Will Bring You Home
I Love You
And You Are Mine.
William served in the United States Navy earning an honorable discharge for bravely fighting for our freedom and continued working for the Navy as a Physician's Assistant for over 30 years until his retirement.
Williams is survived by:
• Daughter - Gladys Lucille (Marti) Klarin, husband Dinko
• Son - William (Bill) L. Martin III, wife Kendra
• Grandchildren - Daniel V. Martin Jr., wife Kim, Diana Lindsay, husband David, Danette Bothwell, husband Steve
• Great Grandchildren – Elizabeth Neimann, Chris Gardner, wife Melissa, Matt Gardner, Gil & Nicolette Bothwell
• Sister - In - Law - Margie Finegan, Aunts Shirley & Mary Wood
• Cousins – Larry Clark II, Beverly Fielder
Precious Memories
• Billy was always a lot of fun. On some Sunday's he would go with
Grandpa Wood to the big Men’s bible class at Baptist church, He went to Brodripple high school. He quit school to join the Navy. His mother had to sign for him to join the navy – A. Shirley
• "Billy" loved to "rough-house" it and always wanted to wrestle. This
kept us in hot water with both of our parents. There was no ignoring it. To do so subjected you quickly to a "full-nelson" or perhaps a "scissor-grip" of some kind. Billy was wiry and strong. Even though I out-weighed him I couldn't out-wrestle him - C. Larry
• Billy met my sister Gwen via my husband, they flirted with the
girls in the dime store. Double Trouble. – S-I-L. Margie
• My Pop was an amazing man giving king and loving, I was blessed
by his love and examples he set. They were work hard, be kind and be on time! If not an hour early. L O L! – D. Marti
• Early in my childhood my dad was my hero and protector. Thanks to
his reading to me every night I have a deep love for reading. Later he became my friend, confidant and shooting buddy. His confidence in me gave me confidence to learn. To the end he was my hero. – Bill III
• When I found out Pops was moms step dad, Pops was family. Pops
taught me thru his example how to love family that is not blood, and thru thick and thin he had a positive attitude. – G.S. Dan
• In his darkest days Poppa Bill showed his genteel nature. Though he
had health set-backs he would always ask: “HOW ARE YOU?” & “HOW IS… then he would add some humor to the situation. He never lost his faith in the good Lord. He kept a positive attitude; talks were NOT filled with negative thoughts or malice towards others. My memories of him are of a gentle soul. - G.D. Diana & G.S. Dave
• Bill predicted that the Raiders would win the Super Bowl this year.
Pops loved the Raiders, - F. Chuck
• He tried to get me to steal food for him. - F. Betty and Deb
Condolences may be sent to the family through our website.
“I can do everything because Christ has my back.”
Philippians 4:13 – (PV Pops Version)
William was met at Heaven's gate by his loving wife of 61 years, Gwendolyn Martin, who preceded him in death.
• Born: May 20, 1930 – November 30, 2017
• Born in Indianapolis, Indiana – No Siblings
• Joined the Navy at 17 on September 27, 1947
• Married Gwen on December 11, 1949 and adopted Marti when she was 5 years old. *Married 61 years.
• Son Bill was born August 25th, 1960
• Was a Club Scout Leader,
• Taught Bible Class in church in Oakland, CA
Navy:
• Spent most of his Naval Career aboard ships and Aircraft Carriers, i.e. – USS Saratoga & USS Ranger, as a HM1E7, Chief Hospital Corpsman
• Went to Pharmaceutical School in San Diego, graduated 2nd highest in his class!
• Retired from the Navy with an Honorable Discharge April 3rd, 1967 with 10 years reserve.
Naval Decorations:
• Good Conduct 2nd Award
• Navy Occupation Pacific
• United Nations
• Korean (1 Star)
• China Service
• National Defense
• Bronze Star
Survived by:
• Daughter - Gladys Lucille (Marti) Klarin, husband Dinko
• Son - William (Bill) L. Martin III, wife Kendra
• Grandchildren - Daniel V. Martin Jr., wife Kim, Diana Lindsay, husband David, Danette Bothwell, husband Steve
• Great Grandchildren – Elizabeth Neimann, Chris Gardner, wife Melissa, Matt Gardner, Gil & Nicolette Bothwell
• Sister - In - Law - Margie Finegan, Aunts Shirley & Mary Wood
• Cousins – Larry Clark II, Beverly Fielder
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, THE FAMILY IS ASKING THAT DONATIONS BE MADE IN WILLIAM'S HONOR TO www.boystown.org
You are mine-
I Will Come To You
In The Silence
I Will Lift You
From All Your Fear
You Will Hear My Voice
I Claim You As My Choice
Be Still And Know
I Am Near
Do Not Be Afraid
I Am With You
I Have Called You
Each By Name
Come And Follow Me,
I Will Bring You Home
I Love You
And You Are Mine.
William served in the United States Navy earning an honorable discharge for bravely fighting for our freedom and continued working for the Navy as a Physician's Assistant for over 30 years until his retirement.
Williams is survived by:
• Daughter - Gladys Lucille (Marti) Klarin, husband Dinko
• Son - William (Bill) L. Martin III, wife Kendra
• Grandchildren - Daniel V. Martin Jr., wife Kim, Diana Lindsay, husband David, Danette Bothwell, husband Steve
• Great Grandchildren – Elizabeth Neimann, Chris Gardner, wife Melissa, Matt Gardner, Gil & Nicolette Bothwell
• Sister - In - Law - Margie Finegan, Aunts Shirley & Mary Wood
• Cousins – Larry Clark II, Beverly Fielder
Precious Memories
• Billy was always a lot of fun. On some Sunday's he would go with
Grandpa Wood to the big Men’s bible class at Baptist church, He went to Brodripple high school. He quit school to join the Navy. His mother had to sign for him to join the navy – A. Shirley
• "Billy" loved to "rough-house" it and always wanted to wrestle. This
kept us in hot water with both of our parents. There was no ignoring it. To do so subjected you quickly to a "full-nelson" or perhaps a "scissor-grip" of some kind. Billy was wiry and strong. Even though I out-weighed him I couldn't out-wrestle him - C. Larry
• Billy met my sister Gwen via my husband, they flirted with the
girls in the dime store. Double Trouble. – S-I-L. Margie
• My Pop was an amazing man giving king and loving, I was blessed
by his love and examples he set. They were work hard, be kind and be on time! If not an hour early. L O L! – D. Marti
• Early in my childhood my dad was my hero and protector. Thanks to
his reading to me every night I have a deep love for reading. Later he became my friend, confidant and shooting buddy. His confidence in me gave me confidence to learn. To the end he was my hero. – Bill III
• When I found out Pops was moms step dad, Pops was family. Pops
taught me thru his example how to love family that is not blood, and thru thick and thin he had a positive attitude. – G.S. Dan
• In his darkest days Poppa Bill showed his genteel nature. Though he
had health set-backs he would always ask: “HOW ARE YOU?” & “HOW IS… then he would add some humor to the situation. He never lost his faith in the good Lord. He kept a positive attitude; talks were NOT filled with negative thoughts or malice towards others. My memories of him are of a gentle soul. - G.D. Diana & G.S. Dave
• Bill predicted that the Raiders would win the Super Bowl this year.
Pops loved the Raiders, - F. Chuck
• He tried to get me to steal food for him. - F. Betty and Deb
Condolences may be sent to the family through our website.
“I can do everything because Christ has my back.”
Philippians 4:13 – (PV Pops Version)
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