Obituary for Roderick Frances Campbell Martin
Roderick Francis Campbell-Martin, 96
Born September 23, 1925, Died November 21,2021
Rod was born and raised in Dayville, Oregon to Sam Martin and Besse (Lofton) Hennings. He grew up on the family ranch west of Dayville and attended and graduated school in Dayville in 1943. Rod married Betty (Salsbery) Martin in August 1944. They had seven children together and were later divorced. Rod served in the US Army during WWII and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Rod was later married to Shirley Meliza Martin.
Rod worked most of his life in the timber industry and was known as a Top-Notch Timber Faller. He enjoyed the outdoors, spending time hunting, fishing, and gardening.
He is survived by his wife Shirley Martin of The Dalles, OR.; Daniel (Pam) Martin of Dayville, OR.; William (Judy) Martin of John Day, OR.; Patti (Brian) Casto of Boise, ID.; David (Ellie) Martin of Henderson, NV.; Alan (Ann) Martin of Gig Harbor, WA.; James (Gina) Martin of Ammon, ID. Stepchildren Jerry Bruneau of The Dalles, OR; Bonnie (Bruneau) Toering of Portland, OR. and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, his ex-wife Betty Martin, oldest son John Martin and his stepdaughter Jeanne Bruneau.
Rod loved and was proud of all his children, stepchildren, and grand and great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 7th, 2022 at Canyon City Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058.
Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for family.
Born September 23, 1925, Died November 21,2021
Rod was born and raised in Dayville, Oregon to Sam Martin and Besse (Lofton) Hennings. He grew up on the family ranch west of Dayville and attended and graduated school in Dayville in 1943. Rod married Betty (Salsbery) Martin in August 1944. They had seven children together and were later divorced. Rod served in the US Army during WWII and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Rod was later married to Shirley Meliza Martin.
Rod worked most of his life in the timber industry and was known as a Top-Notch Timber Faller. He enjoyed the outdoors, spending time hunting, fishing, and gardening.
He is survived by his wife Shirley Martin of The Dalles, OR.; Daniel (Pam) Martin of Dayville, OR.; William (Judy) Martin of John Day, OR.; Patti (Brian) Casto of Boise, ID.; David (Ellie) Martin of Henderson, NV.; Alan (Ann) Martin of Gig Harbor, WA.; James (Gina) Martin of Ammon, ID. Stepchildren Jerry Bruneau of The Dalles, OR; Bonnie (Bruneau) Toering of Portland, OR. and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, his ex-wife Betty Martin, oldest son John Martin and his stepdaughter Jeanne Bruneau.
Rod loved and was proud of all his children, stepchildren, and grand and great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 7th, 2022 at Canyon City Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • Celilo Chapel 204 E. 4th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058.
Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for family.