Herold Tim Martin

BURLEY – Herold Tim Martin, age 57, returned to his Father in Heaven on Saturday morning, Sept. 22, 2012, after valiantly fighting ongoing illness for many years.

He and his twin brother, Tom, were born to Farren Eugene and Rosella (Port) Martin on July 24, 1955, in Burley, Idaho. He grew up in Oakley and graduated from Oakley High School in 1976. After graduation, he worked at Anderson Ranch in Oakley. He was later employed at the J.R. Simplot Company for 25 ½ years. There, Tim was well-known for his punctuality, and his friends swore that they could set their clocks by him.

Tim began dating DeAnna Port and they eventually married on March 16, 1984, and then, exactly one year later, they were sealed in the Jordan River LDS Temple. They were later blessed with two wonderful sons, Cody, age 19, and Colin, age 15.

He was active as an elder in the LDS Church and faithfully served as a home teacher in his ward. He was also a great support to his sons in their church and school activities. He had a great love of the Church and appreciated all the help and support that he and his family received from the Unity 1st Ward.

Tim was an airplane enthusiast and collected all forms of aviation. He loved cats, dogs, and movies – though his greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family.

Tim is survived by his wife, DeAnna Port Martin, and sons, Cody and Colin of Burley; his elder sisters, Judy (Jay) Ward of Burley, and Dena (Dean) Peterson of Eugene, Oregon; his twin brother, Gerald Tom Martin of Burley, and his younger brother, Port (Susie) Martin of Lincoln, Nebraska; and his parents-in-law, Ann and Wayne Henderson of Burley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an older sister, Suzanne Martin; and an older brother, Bill Martin.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Burley LDS 2nd and 4th Ward Church, 515 E. 16th St., in Burley, with Bishop Kenneth Turner officiating. Burial will be in the Marion Cemetery in Oakley.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from noon until 12:45 p.m. Thursday at the church.

The family expresses their sincere appreciation to Dr. Glen Page and his staff for years of wonderful medical help.

In lieu of flowers, an account has been established at the Simcoe Credit Union to assist the family. Memorials may be directed to either the credit union or Rasmussen Funeral Home.