Stephen "Steve" Martin, Sr.
December 06, 2013
Stephen Martin, of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. Stephen was born on March 24, 1946 in Des Moines to Floyd and Gertrude Martin.
Stephen served his country proudly in the United States Army Reserves as a medic during the Vietnam War. He graduated from Tech High School in 1964. In 1969, he moved to Carlisle and has lived there since. Steve started his career in 1964, at Meredith in the photo department and retired in 1998 after 34 years of loyal service. Steve was an avid Hawkeye fan. He enjoyed bowling, golf, softball and cherished time with his family.
Stephen leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 47 years, Shanda; children, Tammy (Jon) McCormick, Steve Jr. (Kim) and Trevor (Shelby); grandchildren, Wendy and Matt Hassel, Colby, Haley and Jacob Martin and Abby Zoll; step-grandchildren, Mariah and William McCormick; brothers, Marty and Brad Martin; sisters, Sandy Formaro and Trudy Harley; and numerous other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Garden Cemetery. Family will greet friends starting at 12 noon on Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association or to Steve’s family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
SARAH LYNN DAY
12/11/2013
Trevor, I'm very sorry for the loss of your dad. You are all in my thoughts and travel home safely! Your team misses you!
Cindy Figueroa
12/10/2013
Trevor, Im sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my prayers.
Bil Bishop
12/10/2013
Shanda, your kids, Floyd Jr. , Brad, Sandy and Trudy. I was so sorry to hear about Steve. I'll keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
dkck archibald
12/09/2013
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
ENJOYED VISTING WITH STEVE AT TARGET OVER THE
PAST YEARS. YOUR FAMILY
WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Cheryl Harris
12/09/2013
My deepest condolences to you Trevor and your family. May God bless you and keep you all.
Keeping you in my prayers, Cheryl
sharon dobos
12/09/2013
I am so sorry for your loss... sending prayers to your family
Jeremy Jerome Sjuve
12/09/2013
My prayers are with u and your family and so sorry for your loss.
Mary Jo Rizzuto
12/09/2013
May God give you all His strength and His peace at this most difficult time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Mary Jo
Trudy Harley
12/08/2013
Oh my dear sweet brother. You were so special to me. My heart goes out to Shanda and all who's heart he touched. One of my fondest memories was when I was Steve and Shanda flower girl at their wedding. And anyone who was there knows why im shaking my head smiling. Steve always called me "toot" as I was the caboose of the family. I never spent as much time as I should of last few years. I love you Shan....awesome sister In law. I can near Steve calling your name now Shan? Well something like that. Rest in peace...my beautiful sweet brother.
Matthew Hassel
12/07/2013
On friday god took an amazing man up to join him in heaven. That man was not just a man but a husband,father,grandfather, soldier and a loyal member of the great Hawkeye Nation. I will never forget the memories that i share with him, the sound of him always tapping his knuckles on the kitchen table as he sat and read the newspaper, watching hawkeye games on tv or sitting at the kitchen table listening to the games on the radio. I love you grandpa and will never forget you! Save me a seat in those box seats cause you have the best seats to a hawks game in the world.
The word is fight, fight, fight for Iowa
Let every loyal Iowan sing
The word is fight, fight, fight for Iowa
Until the walls and rafters ring. Go Hawks!
Brad Martin
12/07/2013
My deepest condolences to his wife Shanda, their children & grandchildren (and of course my siblings) for our shared loss. May our sadness be tempered - and Steve's spirit live on - through our fond memories of him and how he filled all of our lives with generosity, humor and love. Rest in peace, brother.