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Martin Brittan Obituary
BRITTAN, Martin Ralph
(Marty), Ph.D.
Renowned icthyologist & CSUS Professor of Biological Sciences for 40 years, Born Jan. 28, 1922; died May 24, 2008, joining his beloved daughter Pam. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruth, brother Lynn, daughter Penny, granddaughters Brittany, Renee, and Charlene, great-grandchildren Damian, Sierra, Rhiannon, Autumn, and Gabriel. Private inurnment on June 13th. Memorial Service June 28, 11:00AM, at Lake Park Estates Clubhouse at 7525 Folsom-Auburn Road in Folsom. In lieu of flowers, please send remembrances to Nature Conservancy, Sierra Club, or charity of your choice.
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Carl Trubschenck, DDS
December 6, 2008
“Doc”,
I’m going to miss you my old friend. You were my major professor and mentor at CSUS from 1975, through my Masters in 1983. And although I decided to switch to another field of study, I very much enjoyed staying in touch with you, and fellow ichthyological grad student George Zorzi, over the following 25 years. I will miss the great lunches together, while we all talked of our life adventures, simple pleasures, and sorrows. You had a great life!
Bill Harrell and family
July 22, 2008
To the Brittan’s,
So sorry to hear of the lose of my old neighbor on Venus Drive, my professor at Sac State, and a fellow fisheries scientist and AFS colleague. Please know that Marty has made a huge impact on his students and colleagues over the years and we all benefit from sharing a portion of out lives with him.
With fond memories and deep respect,
Edithann De Lano
June 28, 2008
Ruth,
Please accept my deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts.
May time be a source of healing for you and your family.
People pass on, but Marty's memory
will live on in our hearts.
"We are all in God's hand"
Walter Wade
June 27, 2008
The Pacific Street Cafe in Roseville has not been the same without the frequent visits by Marty and Ruth. I enjoyed visiting with Marty and Ruth and I always remembered to call him "Doctor" when first greeting him. He didn't ask me to do so...I did it because of respect for his education and service to CSUS and the World.
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Mark Schaal
June 26, 2008
My sympathies to Marty’s (“Dr. Brittan’s”) family!
I was a biology student at Sac State in the mid-1970s and always remembered "Dr. Brittan" from my ichthyology class with fondness. (I later met his brother, Lynn, when I worked with SCS.) It has been wonderful to reconnect and visit with “Marty” in recent years at special events on campus.
May the love of family and friends carry you through this time of loss!
Sullivan Girls
June 26, 2008
May his angel rest on your shoulders.
Love, Kaetlyn, Kathrine
& Auntie Anne
jana taylor
June 21, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I've always felt like part of your family over all these years. I have many special memories of growing up and spending time with you all. I can't believe how the years have flown! You are in my heart and prayers and I hope to see you this week. Love Always, Jana Taylor
Mary Elvick
June 21, 2008
Penny and family:
My deepest sympathies to you and your extended family.
Mary Lippold Elvick
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