Martin-Durrant-Obituary

Martin Durrant

Phoenix, Arizona

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Durrant, Martin H. 77 passed away peacefully in his home on July 16, 2012. Martin was born on February 11, 1935 in Evanston, Wyoming to Clifton and Minnie Durrant. He graduated from Brigham Young University with his Bachelor's of Art degree and obtained his Doctorate of Philosophy at...

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President Durrant was a true disciple of Jesus Christ and a dedicated leader of the missionaries of the Peru Lima North Mission. I will be forever in debt for his willingness to teach me how to follow the spirit and boldly teach of Jesus Christ and the restored gospel. May we all have "la chispa" that he taught us to carry in our eyes as we align our lives with the teachings of Christ and share the good news of the gospel with others.

I know i never really got to know you but i really really love you! i hope your having a blast!

Teeny was a great uncle. I wish I had told him so again when I saw him last April.
May peace be with all of you who knew him and appreciated his many kindnesses.
When I hear a cornet I'll always think of him.
Goodbye dear Uncle,

What will I do without you on earth? I feel like your horse kicked me in the gut and I cannot catch my breath. How lucky I am to call you my father and the grandfather to my children. I am blessed that you got to know Hunter and Daegan before you passed. You are forever love. Please listen when I need to speak to you. Forever your son.

Dear Daddy - how I miss you every moment of every day. I'm trying to be strong for Mom and hope that you're looking down on us with a smile on your face. God must have really needed you to take away such a valiant and wonderful servant of the Lord, but for us, we will always miss our dear father, the head of our family, our patriarch, my dear sweet Daddy... I miss and love you to the moon and beyond. Please watch over us. You will never be forgotten.

We served together for many years, and to this day, I continue to apply the lessons you taught me through word, and more importantly, through your example. We had so much fun attending Conference, skiing, going to dinner, and just being friends. I'm a much better person because our paths crossed, and I will forever treasure the great times we had and the things I learned from you. Cheryl and my sympathies are with your dear wife, Linda, and your family. I know those who have been waiting...

How saddened we were to hear of your passing, my dear and treasured friend. We served together for many years and I still to this day, apply the lessons you taught me by your example and teachings. You will be greatly missed, but welcomed I'm sure, by those who anxiously await your appearance in the Spirit World. The mark you have left on those whose lives you touched will have eternal consequences beyond anything you could have dreamed of. Cheryl and I express our love and deepest sympathy...

The Lord has gained a 5 star general to help in the missionary effort on the other side, the world has lost a shining star and great example for others to follow. We will miss him deeply.
I so enjoyed shaking his hand and giving him a hug every time we met. He would ask how I was and I could truthfully say I am better now than I was a few minutes ago. He had the ability to make all around him better, just by being near him.
There are 3 names on my membership record of great men, my...

Dear Linda and family,
Martins "Minor family cousins" want to express their sadness at his passing. We have so many good memories of happy times spent in Evanston with the Durrant family. He was a great example of spirituality and love of family. We will surely miss him. Our prayers are with you and your family Linda. We love you. Ivy, Doug and Gayle