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James Albon Martin
03/27/1915 — 12/12/2003
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Greenfield, IN
James Albon Martin
James Albon Martin, 88, of Richland, passed away on December 12, 2003 at home. He was born on March 27, 1915 in Greenfield, IN where he was raised on a farm. Jim graduated from Greenfield High School and then moved to Denver Colorado.
He worked for Dupont in Denver, CO and then was transferred to Washington in 1944 where he started with G.E. and later became Rockwell and several companies there after as a electrical instrument technician.
Jim was a member of the Masonic Lodge F&FM #283, Elks BPOE #2755, Rod & Gun Club and El Katif Shriners Temple in Spokane, WA. He earned his consistory 32nd degree from the Masons and his Royal Order of Scotland from the Shiners. After retiring, Jim started his own locksmith company.
He enjoyed being around his family and friends and making them laugh. Jim truly valued his friendships and loved to help others. Jim also enjoyed working with wood and was a real craftsman.
Jim is survived by his wife Rebecca of 48 years; two children his son Keith A. of Richland, WA; daughter Iva J. Macomber of Sparks, NV; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sister Luella earlier this year and his brother Ralph in 1996.
Funeral services will be held on Monday December 15th at 10:00am at Einans Funeral Home in Richland with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Sunday December 14 from 1:00-3:00pm. at Einans Funeral Home.
The Richland Rod and Gun Club was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jim Martin. Jim had been a club member for 23 years and volunteered for many Club projects. He particularly liked to work on the Salmon Booth during the Sidewalk Show. Early on, he recognized the need for trays to carry the salmon from the cookers to the serving area and over the years provided and used three large sturdy plastic trays for this purpose. In later years, after his health failed and he couldn’t work at the booth, he would buy whole salmon fillets for he and his wife to eat at home. Also, for several years he would donate bird seed for Club members to use in bird feeders. Jim and his willingness to volunteer for club projects will be greatly missed.
Many fond memories of Jim are in my memory. Jim and Dad doing projects together at our house. Going to school with his children.
Later on in my life, Jim came and changed locks and made keys and helped with our needs in our home.
I always used to see Jim at the grocery store. Seemed to be the meeting place….
Jim will be missed, but I am sure he and Dad are doing projects in heaven together.
Jan
The Richland Rod and Gun Club was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jim Martin. Jim had been a club member for 23 years and volunteered for many Club projects. He particularly liked to work on the Salmon Booth during the Sidewalk Show. Early on, he recognized the need for trays to carry the salmon from the cookers to the serving area and over the years provided and used three large sturdy plastic trays for this purpose. In later years, after his health failed and he couldn’t work at the booth, he would buy whole salmon fillets for he and his wife to eat at home. Also, for several years he would donate bird seed for Club members to use in bird feeders. Jim and his willingness to volunteer for club projects will be greatly missed.
Many fond memories of Jim are in my memory. Jim and Dad doing projects together at our house. Going to school with his children.
Later on in my life, Jim came and changed locks and made keys and helped with our needs in our home.
I always used to see Jim at the grocery store. Seemed to be the meeting place….
Jim will be missed, but I am sure he and Dad are doing projects in heaven together.
Jan
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James Albon Martin