Bill Martin

MARTIN, BILL Bill Martin A New Journey Begins 1942 to 2007 Local business man, Bill Martin, age 64, passed away in his home Thursday, November 29, 2007, after a long and brave battle with cancer. Martin was born in Philadelphia, PA and later moved to the San Diego area in his teens. He attended Crawford High School, San Diego City College, Grossmont College, and SDSU. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Technology form Pacific Western University. In the 70s and 80s, Bill developed the Multi Helix spiral concentrator, a revolutionary method of gold extraction from placer ore. He went on to engineer and manufacture commercial gold recovery systems that were sold and operated worldwide. Bill went on to develop and manufacture state of the art processing equipment for wastewater treatment, water reclamation, air quality purification and solar energy processes for industrial applications. His process systems can be found worldwide in a number of countries. He traveled to nine different countries on five continents during the course of his professional life. Bill most recently owned and operated a electrical contracting business in San Diego County. Bill is survived by his wife of 46 years, Cookie, daughter Debbie of Washington, son Bill of San Diego, sister Sam from California, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, seven nieces and nephews and 12 great-nieces and nephews and five great-great-nieces and nephews. He was a devoted and loving husband and father, friend and mentor to many. Bill was a positive individual with a zest for life and had a generous spirit. He will be greatly missed. A celebration of his life will be held December 8, 2007 at 2 p.m. in the chapel at El Cajon Mortuary, 684 South Mollison in El Cajon. The family wishes to thank our wonderful team from Kaiser Hospice for the care and support given to Bill and his family during this difficult time.Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com