Brent Martin

MARTIN, Brent passed away Friday afternoon, January 16, 2009. Born June 16, 1963 in Boulder, he graduated from Fairview High School in 1981. He graduated from the University of Colorado in 1986, where he was a member of Sigma Chi. He attained a law degree from the University of Denver and entered into the practice of law in 1990, as a litigator specializing in criminal defense. In recent years he was a partner in Martin and Martin P.C., with his father E. Gregory Martin. Brent enjoyed outdoor sports, especially ski-mountaineering and downhill skiing in the Rockies. He also liked surfing, hiking and climbing. He was a long-time member of the Denver Club, where he served on the Board of Directors and was an avid squash player. He was also active in the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. He met his future wife, Jennifer Cooper, while standing in line the first day of school to register for classes as freshmen at CU Boulder! Jennifer and Brent were married March 17, 1990 in Pasadena, California, where her parents resided. They established their first home in Denver, moving to Castle Pines Village in August 2005. Brent is survived by his wife, Jennifer and daughters, Catie, 16, and Madeline, 12, and son, Charlie, 10; also by his parents, Greg and Betty Martin, who still live in Boulder, and by his older brothers, Michael and Scot, and younger sister, Susan, all Denver area residents. Brent will be remembered for his warmth, terrific sense of humor, and generous spirit, that touched all those who knew him. A Service of Remembrance is Friday, January 23rd, at 1:00 p.m., at St. Johns Episcopal Cathedral, 1350 Washington Street, Denver. A reception will follow at the Denver Athletic Club, 1325 Glenarm Pl., Denver. Contributions: Charity of Donor s choice.