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Phoenix - Paul Benjamin Martin passed away on May 24th, 2020 at the age of 83. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa to parents Clarence Martin and Grace Stout. The family moved to Phoenix when Paul was three, and grew up on a 40-acre citrus grove in South Phoenix. Paul went to Roosevelt grade school, Phoenix Union High class of '55. At ASU he received a B.A. in 1959, and a M.A. in 1965.
He started teaching in 1959 in the Roosevelt School District (Valley View). He primarily taught 5th grade and gifted classes during his 37 years of teaching.
Paul spent six years in the Air National Guard. He was President of classroom Teachers Association, PTA, NEA, board member of AEA, Tempe Elks. Paul was involved in many organizations in South Phoenix over the years. Paul's greatest love after retiring was volunteering at the PHOENIX PUBLIC Library, Friends of the Library. He was voted Friends of the Phoenix Library volunteer of the year. He worked with the Ocotillo and South Mountain Community Library in South Phoenix!
He was a Christian man and loved his family dearly. He met the love of his life on a blind date. Paul and Joyce Mendenhall Martin would have been married 60 years in October. Three sons, James Paul, Scott Brent (Kathy), and Christopher Todd. 10 grandchildren, Christopher, Kyle, Nicholas, Christina Martin (Clement Pang), Samantha Guzman (Jake), Katy Pollock (Michael), Alyssa, Noah Martin (Kessy), Joshua, and Benjamin. Three greats, Kenadie Martin, Nixxon Martin, and Cole Guzman.
Preceding deaths, parents, sisters, Mary and Janet, and brother, John. Surviving sibling, Carl Martin, Tiburon, CA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice at Home of Arizona, 1423 South Higley Road, Suite 121, Mesa, AZ 85206, or Make-A-Wish, 2910 North 78th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85215. Services will be held at a later date when it is safe to do so at the Elk's Club.
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Sherlyn Mendenhall
May 28, 2023
Paul always Adored and loved his grandchildren with. A passion. He. Was the first sip and I was the first dil so we would compare notes . (Laughingly)
Katrina Campbell
September 3, 2022
Mr. Martin was my 5th grade teacher at valley view. He was always such a nice man. You will be missed Mr. Martin.
Marion M. Holt
February 11, 2021
Mr. Martin was my 5th grade teacher (63 - 64) at Valley View. Mr Martin had a huge affect on my life by teaching me the appreciation of learning and education. May he Rest In Peace and Thank you!
Jocelyn Pierson-McClain
August 7, 2020
I was one of his 5th grade gifted students back in the 82/83 school year at Greenfield Elementary. He was one of my favorite teachers! May he rest in peace!
Michelle Henderson
July 15, 2020
love you sweet Brother-In-law , miss you so much, Rest In Peace, till we meet again♥
Sherlyn
July 14, 2020
I do not think that anyone could love their snacks more than MY Paul did. It seemed to me that the cheaper they were the better. That is where the dollar store came in. He l-o-v-e-d their cookies. Rest well my beastey and always remembered that we were the firsts, and that I love you!!!!
Carolee Murray
July 13, 2020
kind & gentle man was Paul. He always had a smile in his face & a kind word to all. When we come to Arizona to visit his presence will sorely be missed. RIP Paul Benjamin Martin
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