Desiare D. Martin, passed away on November 9, 2010 from injuries occurring in a vehicle accident. She was born on October 24, 1989 to Rose Martin and Jeffrey Ballard. She worked for Anthony Wayne Services and was a member of VFW #1421, AmVet Post 33, American Legion #241, Turnstone, and ARC. She enjoyed sewing, watching the Colts, being an aunt, and giving hugs. Besides her parents, she is survived by her brother, Dan (Mindi) Martin; niece Maleah; nephew Damien; uncles, Larry Martin, Steve (Char) Martin, Jack Martin; aunt, Anna (John) Ball all of Fort Wayne; uncle Dan, Ted, Barry Ballard; aunt Carolyn Haze. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Charles and Peggy Martin and Grandma Hano. A funeral service will take place at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 12, 2010 at Avalon Missionary Church, 1500 Lower Huntington Rd., Fort Wayne with calling hours from 10:00 am till service time. Pastor Kerry Huffman will be officiating services. Burial will take place at Prairie Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family. Please leave condolences at www.elzey-patterson-rodakfuneralhome.com