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Robert Doud Martin, Sr.

Robert Doud Martin, Sr., age 87, died in Gig Harbor, Washington on Thursday October 18, 2012.

Bob is preceded in death by his son Patrick. He is survived by his wife Pam, and sons: Bob Jr. and Barbara Hendricksen of Anchorage, AK; Don Martin and Meridith Lawrence of Seattle; Matt and Tracy Martin of Gig Harbor; and David and Dawn Koste of Gig Harbor. He was beloved by 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM November 16th at the Agnus Dei Lutheran Church (10511 Peacock Hill Avenue NW, Gig Harbor). In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the "Patrick Martin Scholarship Fund" c/o Charles Wright Academy, 7723 Chambers Creek Road, Tacoma, WA 98487. Please sign Bob's online guestbook at www.havenrest.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Seattle Times from Nov. 2 to Nov. 4, 2012.

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