Keith "Roy" Martin

Keith LeRoy Martin, one of eight children of Emery Franklin Martin and Margaret Elizabeth (Campbell) Martin, was born on October 29, 1937 in Hastings, Iowa. Fondly know as "Roy", he grew up in the areas of Hastings and Malvern, Iowa and attended school in Malvern. In 1949, his family moved to Carson, Iowa. Roy attended schools in Carson and Oakland, Iowa, and graduated from Carson High School in 1957. During his years in high school, he received awards in track and baseball. Roy earned degrees in welding and electrical and worked for 23 years as a crane operator for Alter Trading Company, a scrap metal recycler, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He also kept busy with many other odd jobs.

Roy and Janet A. Alley were married in 1971 in Omaha, Nebraska. They made their home in Oakland, Iowa.

Roy attended Light House Temple Church and El Bethel Assembly of God of Council Bluffs. He enjoyed spending time with his family and going to church. His other enjoyments included gardening,wood working projects, bird houses, cabins, and playing pitch.

Roy passed away on February 6, 2010, at the Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa. He had attained the age of 72 years, 3 months, and 7 days.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter Amy Mohler; sister Edith Strong and husband Glen "Skip"; brothers, Clarence Martin, Robert Martin, Charles Martin, Glen Martin, Donald Martin and wife Jenny, and Leslie Martin; and daugher-in-law, Mary Alley.

Roy is survived by his wife of 38 years, Janet Martin of Oakland; children, Rebecca Lyall of Fredrick, CO, Rick Alley of Council Bluffs, Lisa Harper of Pocahontas, IA, Deb Hogeison and husband Scott of Council Bluffs, and LaRae Morris and husband Ken of Oakland; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sister Evelyn Howser and husband Lawrence of Carson, IA; sister-in-law, Arthella Martin of Council Bluffs; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Memorials suggested to Myrtue Hospice, 1213 Garfield Avenue, Harlan, Iowa 51537.