JAMES L. MARTIN

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JAMES MARTIN Obituary

James L. Martin, 81, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away January 10, 2012. Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 13, at Country Club Christian Church, 6101 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64113. Private graveside service in Corinth Cemetery, Prairie Village. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Country Club Christian Church or to The Children's Place, 2 East 59th Street, Kansas City, MO 64113 Jim was born June 11, 1930 in Kansas City, MO, son of James L. and Delna (Grieve) Martin. He graduated from SM Rural High School (now Shawnee Mission North) in 1948 and from the University of Kansas in 1952 with a bachelor's degree in accounting. He entered the U.S. Air Force that year and served as a lieutenant in the Auditor General's Office in Arizona for two years. Upon returning to the Kansas City area, he joined the public accounting firm Deloitte, Haskins & Sells. In 1958 he joined the Kansas City Office of Baird, Kurtz and Dobson (BKD, LLP), where he became the managing partner in 1974. During his professional career years, Jim served as the BKD representative to The American Group (TAG). He was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Advisory Committee. He served as treasurer of the St. Paul's Episcopal Day School Board of Trustees and as president of the University Club and was a member of the Rotary Club. He was also instrumental in the founding of the Polycystic Kidney Foundation, where he served as treasurer. Jim chaired the KU School of Business' Accounting Accreditation Committee in 1997 and in April, 2010 he received the KU School of Business Distinguished Alumni Award. Upon his retirement in 1994, Jim served on the Board of Directors of Blish Mize in Atchison, KS and Metro Park Warehouses in Kansas City. He loved watching KU basketball and the Chiefs. Jim loved to travel and to play golf with his sons. One of his favorite trips was to the NCAA Final Four in San Antonio to watch KU win the National Championship in 2008. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Stanley B. Martin and Marshall E. Martin. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Pat and sons Patrick and Christopher Martin. He is also survived by two children from a previous marriage, Tracey Martin and Dr. Tim Martin, daughter-in-law Dr. Janice Martin and granddaughters Melissa and Michelle Martin. Condolences may be offered to www.mtmoriah-freeman.com. Mt Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home. 10507 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO 64131. (816) 942-2004

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Published by Kansas City Star from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for JAMES MARTIN

9 Entries

Tanja Heinen

January 21, 2012

Jim Martin helped me and the PKD Foundation in so many ways for which I am very grateful. I enjoyed working with him as a staff member of the PKD Foundation for nearly six years and benefited from his leadership as Treasurer and as a member of the Executive Committee/Board. I have fond memories of him and our professional interactions and enjoyed how openly he shared his accounting expertise. He taught me how to make financial reporting easy for donors to understand. I also found comfort in knowing that with him as Treasurer, I could help raise money for the PKD Foundation with the full confidence every penny would work efficiently to help find a cure. Mr. Martin humbly served, asked tough questions and gave generously of his time. It was an honor and privilege to know him. My sincere condolences to his family.

January 20, 2012

Jim Martin was one of the first KU alums that I met when I began teaching here in 1988. He was welcoming, warm, straight-forward and a giving advocate for the University and the accounting department. Jim was instrumental in helping me develop the large introductory accounting class which I continue to teach on a regular basis. He was always willing to help our students to succeed. I am proud to think of Jim as my friend and will miss his good humor and optimism.
- Tim Shaftel

Jan Easterday

January 13, 2012

Dear Pat,
I am so sorry learn of the death of your husband. Although I did not have the privilege of knowing Jim, I feel as though I did because of the many wonderful stories you shared with us in the Administrative Office at Bishop Miege. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Helen and Dick Ingersoll

January 12, 2012

Patti and Kids,
What a wonderful man your Jim was, fun and funny and an all 'round Good Guy. The years kept passing by and we just thought we'll be out next year, and am so sorry that it did not come to be. God will surely wrap his arms around him and hold him tight, just as I know he will all of you.
Our deepest sympathies and fondest memories are sent with this note.

Jim Brown

January 12, 2012

Please accept my sincerest condolences on Jim's passing. He was a man of highest integrity, a true professional and a major reason for the growth and success of BKD and those who worked for or with him. As a retired BKD partner, I will always have the utmost respect and appreciation for Jim.

Bob

January 12, 2012

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Martin. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

Larry Grinstead

January 12, 2012

Pat,

Please accept my condolences. Jim was one of the most important influences in my professional and personal life. He was a man who understood the importance of integrity in everything he did. He was also a trusted, valued friend, and I loved his sense of humor. Larry Grinstead

Larry Fogel

January 12, 2012

In 1976, Jim hired me to start the health care practice in the Kansas City office of Baird, Kurtz and Dobson. He was firm but fair and highly honest and ethical. You always knew where you stood with Jim. He did not beat around the bush when he had something to say. Jim was a good leader and always expected the best from his people. Although people were sometimes intiminated by his personality, beneath the surface, Jim was a kind, compassionate and a generous person. After his retirement, Jim and I became friends and went to some Chiefs and KU games and had some enjoyable lunches to talk sports and to reminisce about the good old days. I will always remember Jim for his friendship, leadership and integrity. Jim Martin was a great man and a good friend and I will miss him. My deepest symathies to Pat, her children and the rest of the family. May your family be comforted knowing that Jim is in a better place.

John & Shelly Trewolla

January 12, 2012

Pat, Patrick & Chris -- I'm sorry about Jim's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers through this tough time. John & Shelly Trewolla

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