Albert Michael Martin age 61 of 232 N Merlin, North Salt Lake City,Utah left this earthly life on July 2, 2020.
He died of an injury sustained in a fall at home.
Albert was born Sept. 13, 1958 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was the second son of Ora Michael (Red) Martin Jr. and Doris Elizabeth (Loock) Martin.
Albert graduated from Bountiful High School in Bountiful Utah.
He enlisted in the Army National Guard January 28, 1982 reporting to Fort Dix. New Jersey. He specialized in Motor Transport and was certified as a Surveyor. He was decorated with an Army Service Ribbon for sharp shooting an M16. He completed his service May 19, 1997.
He was married to Jeanne A Pahl (Martin) and was later divorced. Albert lived and worked in Bountiful, Ut. and various areas of the Salt Lake Valley and Evanston, Wy.
Albert enjoyed being a part of the Bountiful High School Band where he excelled on the trombone. He took that skill to Lagoon where he joyously thrilled the crowds. He loved rodeo and was an accomplished western dancer. He became a Master Carpenter and worked on many houses. He later worked for Bartile roofing with several of his brothers and good friends. He finished his working career at Adesa Auto Auction as a Yard Foreman.
Albert was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints when he was in High School. Albert is preceded in death by his Parents; Ora M Martin Jr. (1998) and Doris E Martin (2011). He is also preceded by several aunts and uncles and cousins. Survived by four brothers, Phillip J. Martin (Irene), William E Martin, Christopher A. Martin (Kathy), Charles A. Martin (Debbie) and their children, and a Sister Violet M (Martin) Clayton (Gregory). He is also survived by his Niece Jamie L Clayton and Nephew Stewart K Clayton and Grand Nephew Kaylum G Clayton.
A Memorial Service will be held for the family (TBD). We wish to thank our Brother William for sharing his home with Albert. We also thank his niece Jamie Clayton for the time she spent caring for him.
We are grateful to Legacy Funerals for their caring service and compassionate, capable staff. God Bless.