Harold Martin
June 06, 2015
Harold William Martin
Des Moines
Harold William Martin, 82, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 12, also at Hamilton’s.
Harold was born April 19, 1933 in Hedrick, Iowa to Riley and Francis Martin. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years during the Korean War. He worked as a machinist at Delevans and Parr Manufacturing. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping, and square dancing.
He is survived by his daughters, Janice Lawless of Urbandale and Joyce (Tony) Trout of Des Moines; grandchildren, Whitney, Anthony, and Samantha; great-grandchildren, Furi, Hailey, and Kendyl; and his sister, Mary Lou Burk of Des Moines.
Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Georgianna “Jan” Martin; brothers, Ralph, Paul, Lawrence, and Albert Lee; and his son-in-law, Jerry Lawless.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown in appreciation of their care of Harold.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Micky Fenneman
06/11/2015
Joyce - thinking of you, so sorry for your loss.
Charlene White Hildreth
06/11/2015
Sorry for your loss - my prayers for the family. Harold was in my class at Ankeny High School in the 50's.
Babet Reynolds
06/10/2015
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Sue & Bud Weatherly
06/10/2015
So sorry for your loss, our thought's and prayer's are with your family. We have great memory's of your parent's in our younger year's.