James H. Martin

September 19, 1935 ~
July 17, 2022

James H. Martin, age 86, of Wyoming, was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, July 17, 2022. James was a very active and organized man. He was a long-time employee of the Walter Hagen Company. He enjoyed woodworking and made stools, jewelry boxes, and end tables for all the grandchildren. James enjoyed doing research, reading the encyclopedia just to further his knowledge. He loved traveling and made many trips on his motorcycle and motorhome. He was an active member of the Marine Reserves. Because he enjoyed it, he became licensed as a property manager. The grandchildren loved camping and fishing with grandpa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; son, Philip Martin. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Vickie Urbanski, Dean and Catherine Martin; grandchildren, Curtis, Jessica, Charlie, Jason, Amber, Leslie; great grandchildren, Mikaila, Brendan, Gwen, Corrine, James, Jacob, Noah, Ashlynn, Allison, Alivia, Adalynn, Chase, Zayne, Charleigh, Makayla, Shamoree; brothers, Gordon and Betty Martin, Richard and Virginia Martin; brother-in-law, Robert and Sharon Pearce; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Funeral services will be held 11 am Thursday, July 21 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood. Burial Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 5-8 pm at the funeral home.

Visitation
Wednesday, July 20
5:00pm - 8:00pm

MKD - Kentwood
4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
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Phone: (616) 455-1535

Funeral Service
Thursday, July 21
11:00am

MKD - Kentwood
4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
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Phone: (616) 455-1535

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July 18, 2022 10:28pm
I don't remember any part of my life without Uncle JIm and Aunt Pat. We had so much fun when they came out to Montana to visit us with my Mom and Dad. They were friends with my Mom & Dad before they were even married. They worked at the golf club factory together and were chums for over 50 years. They camped together, rode motorcycles together, and more! Rest in peace Uncle Jim...you will be missed.

- Mary Wozniak & Larry Bickel




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