CASPER -- A memorial service for Joshua Lee Martin will be held Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Faith Assembly of God, 4301 Casper Mountain Road.
Joshua was born May 25, 1985, in Casper, to Shannon and Rhonda Martin.
On Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, while on a family trip to Jackson, WY, Joshua went to be with the Lord while doing what he loved most. He died peacefully and always stated that he would die fishing.
Joshua attended schools in Shelby, MT, Phoenix, AZ, Ten Sleep, Buffalo and Casper, WY.
He was an avid fisherman and lived life to the fullest.
Joshua had a God given talent when it came to his artistic abilities. He designed a logo for Natrona County High School and in the last year became a very talented tattoo artist.
He was also blessed with an amazing sense of humor and positive outlook on life.
Joshua had an extreme love for his family and will be greatly missed!
Joshua is survived by his mother, Rhonda Martin; brother and best friend, Jason; sister, Lindsay �Linzi Binz�, all of Casper; father, Shannon Martin and wife, Vicki; stepsister, Allison Biddle, all of Phoenix, AZ; maternal grandmother, Barbara �Grandma Bobbi� Kennedy of Evansville; maternal grandfather, Keith Kennedy and wife, Sharon, of Louisa, VA; paternal grandmother, Ramona Ratterree, of Casper; numerous uncles, aunts and cousins and his fishing buddy, Mike.
Memorials can be made to the Star Valley Search and Rescue in c/o Rhonda Martin, Box 374, Evansville, WY 82636.
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Matt Ward wrote on Nov 19, 2008 12:04 PM:
I miss you man. Dont worry, we'll all be with you soon enough. We just have some things to take care of down here first. And when I get there. We'll go to another show!
I love you, man!
-matt "
Aimee wrote on Nov 22, 2008 5:41 PM:
I can't believe it. This is going to take a while to sink in. I know that you and I were so close at one time - you were my buddy :-) I know we have not been in touch for years but I will miss you and I love you.
Aimee "
Enzo wrote on Nov 27, 2008 3:34 PM:
Tammy in AZ wrote on Nov 29, 2008 10:06 PM:
You don't know how I feel;
Please don't tell me that you do.
There's just one way to know - have you lost a child too?
"You'll have another child" - must I hear this each day?
Can I get another mother, too, if mine should pass away?
Don't say it was "God's will" -
That's not the God I know
Would God on purpose break my heart,
Then watch as my tears flow?
"You have an angel in heaven _ a precious child above"
But tell me, to whom here on earth shall I give this love?
"Aren't you better yet?"
Is that what I heard you say?
No! A part of my heart aches _
I'll always's feel some pain.
You think that silence is kind,
But it hurts me even more.
I want to talk about my child
Who has gone through death's door.
Don't say these things to me.
Although you do mean well.
They do not take my pain away;
I must go through this hell.
I will get better slow but sure _
And it helps to have you near.
But a simple "I'm sorry you lost your child"
Is all I need to hear.
By Gail Fasolo
Mayfield Heights, Ohio "
Your sister in Christ Tammy wrote on Nov 30, 2008 12:20 AM:
Shannon, how your heart must be hurting...it's so unfair...you've tasted the worst and most unimaginable event of your life, that of the loss of your child. Your heart has been ripped out of your chest. You may struggling to know how to take your next breath or how you can ever have the will to want to live on. How empty and numbing is the tragic sting of death of your first born son. Your loss was so unexpected and sudden. It's so hard to except, our kids should have to bury us in our old age not the other way around.
May God be with you as you grieve the loss of our precious son. It's the hardest thing in the world to have to go through. Our family is continually lifting you up in prayer. God bless your broken heart.
Yours in Christ,
The Zabek Family "
Dan Davis wrote on Dec 2, 2008 6:08 PM:
IWe wre deepley touched hearing the news of Josh's home going. His laughter and friendship will be missied by all the lives he touched. We send our love to you all and hope that as you walk through life you find comfort in Christ Jesus who loves you all so very deepley.
Yours In Christ
Dan,Cathy & Family "
The Zabek Family wrote on Dec 24, 2008 1:47 PM:
Now don't shed a tear
I'm spending my Christmas
With Jesus this year."
You are not alone Shannon, Our prayers go out to you, I know how sad and lonely this time of years can be. May the love of God hold you and comfort you.
Maranatha, Come Lord Jesus come! "
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