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Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 6, 2013.

Justin Arthur Martin, 40, of Idaho Falls, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, at his home.

Justin was born Feb. 20, 1973, in Idaho Falls to Leonard Jay and Christine Marie Chandler Martin. He grew up in Grant, Idaho, until he was 4 and then moved to Idaho Falls. He attended Bonneville and Idaho Falls high schools and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1993.

He worked at the Development Workshop Inc.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served an LDS church service mission at Deseret Industries in Idaho Falls from January 2002 to 2003. He also served as a home teacher and instructor in the Elders Quorum. He attended special needs adult Primary, special needs Scouts and attended Special Needs Institute classes.

Justin enjoyed spending time with his family, listening and singing to music, camping, playing games, taking trips, being around people and telling stories. Justin was so loving and accepting of others. He loved with his whole being. Others would gravitate to him.

He is survived by his father, Leonard Martin of Idaho Falls; brothers, Brian (Kimberly) Martin, Aaron (Tammy) Martin and Kimball Martin, all of Idaho Falls; sister, Sarah Martin of Idaho Falls; grandparents, Art and Elna Hammon Chandler of Idaho Falls; six nieces; and one nephew.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Christine Marie Chandler; brothers, Jonathan Martin and Jordan Martin; grandfather, Leonard Martin; and grandmother, Elsie Thornock.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Idaho Falls LDS 13th Ward Chapel, 1200 Dunbar Drive in Idaho Falls, with Bishop Ken Wright officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. in Idaho Falls, and Saturday for one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will follow in Grant Central Cemetery in Grant, Idaho.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

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December 7, 2013

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December 6, 2013

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December 6, 2013

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Carol Garcia

December 7, 2013

A beautiful funeral for a beautiful family. I know that Justin is now enjoying full use of all his faculties, & he is with his mother. What a joyous reunion that must have been!

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Fern Martin

December 6, 2013

L.J., I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Debra McKinley

December 6, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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