Harvey G. Martin

Harvey Martin Obituary

Harvey G. Martin, 87, of of Sun Lakes, AZ, passed away on August 24, 2008. Harvey is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during WW II. He was a carpenter/ homebuilder in Lake Tahoe, CA for 30 years. Harvey is survied by his wife of 62 years, Pearl; daughters Paula of TN and Debbie of AZ; one brother, Bill of Sacramento, CA; four grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren; he was preceded in death by their youngest daughter, Donna. Family and friends are invited to attend Memorial Services 1:00 PM Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Valley of the Sun Mortuary, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler, AZ. Memorial contributions to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 85014 preferred.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Aug. 29, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Harvey Martin

10 Entries

Breanna White

September 14, 2008

NuNu, (Happy belated birthday 9/11, had to get to your house to write you!)

My family as far as i know goes up to the Martins, and im proud to say that its 4 complete generations up. My dad has no family. And i just wanted to say thank you for carrying our family for so long! The one thing that i always counted down was Thanksgiving, every year! And we didnt do that for 2007, but at least you got to be with Paula and her family. And for this coming thanksgiving i know you'll be at both! i love you so much, and so does everyone. Nana and you have that relationship that is 1 of 1,000 in todays generation, you guys were so happy, i really admired it. and she is gonna be ok with us. because of her, i want to go to culinary arts school, for Italian food! Your life as i know, was great, YOU SERVED OUR COUNTRY! more than once! and your pictures of back in the day, "can you say stud!?!" well i hope your comfortable up there! ill never forget our memories and traditions, they'll always be in my heart with you! I love you Nunu!

Don and Irene Martin

September 12, 2008

Well Harv you almost made it to 88.
Happy Birthday!!!!
Irene and I will miss you very much as you have always been an important part of our lives. When we needed help you and Pearl were always there, and throughout our lives you have meant so much to us, Thank you for always being there.
May you have found that all the courses have nothing but birdies for you.
Don and Irene

Deb Martin

September 11, 2008

Mom,
I know you are having a difficult time realizing that Dad is gone. We still expect him to be doing his routine daily events like fixing his waffle at 10:30 and watching Max sit up in front of him waiting for a scrap. Or taking the kitchen trash out and coming clear back to the kitchen before he realized he forgot to bring a bag back with him then saying a few cuss words. Or when he would go out front every 20 minutes to smoke. I think of the things you fussed at him about and he kept saying " I know " but kept doing the same things. Every time I walked by his chair he would always ask " How you doin, Deb?" I look at his chair and can picture him taking a nap with Max snoozing right next to him.
I truly believe that God had a plan for you to get sick so I could come down to take care of you. And in that plan was for me to be here when Dad got sick and passed away. God didn't want you to be alone. I remember when you were sick and how Dad tried to help you get better by trying to do the little things. Even though he didn't have the physical strength to help you, his heart was in the right place. I know he was very frustrated at times and didn't understand your illness. And I believe he knew he was leaving but he wouldn't do it unless he knew there was someone here to help you and be with you. Even in death he made sure that you were taken care of. He loved you so much! You should be so proud to have had a husband like that ! I know I'm very proud that a man like that was my father. I love you Mom and I want you to know that I'll be here for you as long as you need me.
P.S. Happy Birthday Dad ! You almost made it to 88.

Alteris Schroeder

September 10, 2008

Grandpa AND Nunu...
I'm not sure where it came from, but when I was a little girl, probably until I got married, you always called me "Dolly"...haven't thought about that much in the last 20 years, but it is a dear memory that has come back to me now, which I will always cherish. My fondest memories of you will usually come from the 11 straight Thanksgiving's at my house in Prescott. You and Nana always worked so hard to shop and pack every ingredient for the 4 day eating marathon for the whole lot of us! You were always so eager to help Nana get all the goodies here so that you could FINALLY get to dig into the cookie buckets! In your final years, it was hard for my family to understand why you kept asking each of us the same question over and over again, but now I realize, you were only tapping into what you knew was important to each one of us in our lives..."So Doug, got much work?"..."DJ, are you still left handed?" (of course with sports on the brain), "Kaela, you gonna score a goal for me?", "Cade...where's Max?" and of course for me, probably his wish as much as mine, "When you gonna have some more babies?"...Thank you Nunu for knowing what made conversation with each of us and thank you for always making the effort to do so. I will miss your hand in the cookie jar, miss your loving back rubs and your funny foot tickles. You are always in our hearts.
Alteris and Family

John Paulauskas

September 10, 2008

I am very much honored to have known Harvey Martin. A person did not have to be around Harvey for very long to know that he loved his wife, family and country and took great pride in all three. Harvey inspired and touched the lives of many people and I am truly fortunate to have been one. You know you’ve read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend. I feel I have just lost a good friend. May God Bless your soul Harvey Martin.

Kevin Shorey

September 9, 2008

Great Grandpa, You really are GREAT! One memory that stands out to me was while You and Great Grandma were visiting in Tennessee. It was early in the morning and you asked me if I wanted to go get a donut for breakfast with you. It was just me and you. When I got in the car, I looked back towards the house and saw my mom, my nona, and my great grandma all mouthing for me to buckle my seat belt. Anyone that ever rode with you knows that you definitely didn't drive like a "grandpa"! I miss you more than anything and I thank you for all the great memories I will have to cherish for the rest of my life.

Debbie Paulauskas

September 9, 2008

Grandpa......my first vivid memory of you was when I was 4 years old. I opened the car door while it was still moving and jumped out....I was so excited to see You and Grandma. I hung on to the inside door handle while my little legs dragged on the gravel road. Once it stopped, I layed there crying and it was You that picked me up. You seemed like a giant back then. You patted me on the back saying "it's ok Debbie Do" while Grandma picked the rocks out of my knees. I remember my head resting on your shoulders and you holding me tight.......one of my last memories of you was about a month ago with your arms around me, patting me on the back saying " I love you Debbie Do". From the start of my life, to the end of yours......you were always there, being the wonderful Grandpa that you are. I miss you to the depths of my soul and hope you know just how much you are loved.

Paula McCormick

September 9, 2008

Oh Dad, I miss you soo much. But I have so many wonderful memories of you. Especially all of our hunting trips, when you'd tell me to be ready and if i wasn't, you'd go without me. So I'd get dressed and sit on the side of my bed waiting for you. And when you opened the door and saw me sitting there, a big smile would come across your face and you'd say lets go. Thank you for giving me 60 wonderful years, of cherished memories and of the love you had for your family. You will always be in my heart and thoughts. Paula

Donald Farnham

September 9, 2008

We are truely going to miss you Grandpa. You have always been such a terrific mentor and friend. We were all very blessed to be a part of your life. We will all cherish the fond memories.

Donald, Vanessa, Allyssa & Kierra

Harry Simpson

August 31, 2008

THE WATCH
This sailor has stood the watch
While some of us were in our bunks at night
This sailor stood the watch
While some of us were in school learning our trade
This shipmate stood the watch
Yes, even before some of us were born in this world
This shipmate stood the watch

In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen
This shipmate stood the watch
Many times he would cast an eye ashore and see
his family standing there
Needing his guidance and help
Needing that hand to hold during those hard times
But he still stood the watch
He stood the watch for many years
He stood the watch so that we, our families and
Our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in
safety, each and every night
Knowing that a sailor stood the watch
Today we are here to say
"Shipmate...the watch stands relieved
Relieved by those you have trained, guided and lead
Shipmate - you stand relieved...we have the watch"
"Boatswain - Standby to pipe the side
Shipmate Going Ashore"

Thank you for your service to this nation.