Jason Michael Martin

SAUGERTIES, NEW YORK - Jason Michael Martin, 34, of Saugerties, New York, died of a brain aneurysm on Tuesday, April 10, 2012.

He was born May 10, 1977, in Burley, Idaho, to Michael and Ann (Wisecaver) Martin of Boise, Idaho. He was married to Anne Barliant on Oct. 10, 2009 in Clermont, New York.

Jason was raised and attended school in Burley, later moving to Boise. Jason was an overachiever in everything he did, from becoming an Eagle Scout to maintaining straight A's throughout his school and college years. He graduated from high school in 1995 as a valedictorian at Centennial High School. Jason graduated from Bard College in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in studio art and photography. He worked as a photographer, designer, and film-maker. In 2000, he merged his love of music with his passion for visual arts and founded, with others, The 32B Media/Arts Project – a non-profit recording studio and multi-use studio facility in the Hudson Valley. At 32B, he recorded and produced albums for new, up and coming bands in the area. They called him the dream maker because he made their dreams come true. He was also a partner in the multimedia development company Evolving Media Network where he worked as a video producer and art director. More recently, he was a highly respected cinematographer and film-maker and collaborated with his wife, Anne, and many others in the Hudson Valley.

He was a loving friend, husband, son, and brother.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his brother, Jeremy Martin, of Boise; and his step-grandmother, Verneta Wisecaver of Twin Falls.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Byron and Lois Martin and Herbert and Juanita Wisecaver.

There was a service for him in Kingston, New York, on April 15, where many friends came to pay their respects.

A second service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley. Burial will follow at the Marion Cemetery in Oakley.

Apple was a beloved friend and companion to Jason, who loved all dogs. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite animal shelter.