Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Martin, Harry  2000
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The Ionia Sentinel-Standard, June 3, 2000

Mr. Harry Martin, 96, of Ionia, passed away Friday, June 2, 2000 at the Ionia 
County Memorial Hospital, Ionia.  Harry was born May 26, 1904 in Allegan 
County, the son of Frederick and Chloe Mae (Ludlow) Martin.  He grew up in 
Allegan and attended Allegan area schools.

Mr. Martin was married July 11, 1926 in Ionia to Helene Irene Gates and she 
preceded him in death in Dec. 1984 after 58 years of marriage.  He married 
Jessie Stoddard on Feb. 23, 1988, in Ionia, and she survives.

Harry farmed his entire life and was  member of Soil Conservation, Michigan 
Milk Producers and Farm Bureau and received several awards from these 
organizations.  He was also a member of the Ionia Lions Club and was a member 
of the Zion United Methodist Church for 75 years.  Harry loved to fish, watch 
sports and travel.  

He was a gentleman who always watched out for his family and he was adored by 
his grandchildren.  Harry will be dearly missed by his friends and family.

Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, Jessie; three daughters, Joan Hickok of 
Ionia, Lucille (Don) Bates of Ionia and Nancy (Walt) Gale of Plymouth; one 
son, Jim (Gloria) Martin of Charlotte; two step-daughters, Deanna (Don) Helmer 
of Ionia and Marcia McCoy of Ionia; two stepsons, George (Betty) Stoddard of 
Auburn and Ed (Mary) Stoddard of St. Marys, Kansas; 53 grandchildren; 64 great-
grandchildren; 13 great great grandchildren; one sister, Luella Keift of 
Muskegon; one brother, Alva (Marie) Martin of Muskegon; several nieces, 
nephews and cousins; special neighbor, Rene Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Helen; twin daughters 
at birth; two sons, Gerald and Donald Martin; one stepson, Dan McCoy; two 
sisters and six brothers.

Funeral services for Mr. Harry  Martin will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2000 
at 11 a.m. from the Zion United Methodist Church with Pastor Arlo Vandlen and 
Jerry Martin officiating.  Interment will be in Easton Cemetery.  Visiting 
hours will be Monday from 2 until 4 p.m. and 7 until 8:30 p.m. from Cook 
Funeral Home, Rich Street Chapel, Ionia.  Memorial contributions may be made 
to the Zion United Methodist Church.  Envelopes are available at the church or 
Cook Funeral Home.



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