Wendell Glen Martin

Wendell Glen Martin of West Jordan, Utah passed away peacefully from natural causes on 23 March 2020 at the age of 90. Wendell was born 26 July 1929 in Centralia, Illinois to Opal Adelaide George and Harley Arthur Martin. He spent his childhood playing corkball and basketball with friends and fellow Boy Scouts he kept for life. Wendell’s parents passed away when he was fourteen years old and he lived with siblings until he joined the Air Force at nineteen years of age. He was very proud of his time serving our country in the Korean War.

Wendell met his eternal sweetheart, Jacqueline Ada Bleimehl at a roller rink and they were married for sixty-four years. They raised seven children in Chicago Heights, Illinois. They were baptized as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and were sealed for time and eternity in the Manti, Utah temple in 1962.

Wendell worked as a mechanical engineer at Bennett Industries in Peotone, Illinois most of his professional life. He was a creator and inventor. He enjoyed designing and building new ideas and sharing the products with his friends and family. Wendell was an inspiration to all who knew him. Everyone knows his trademark handshake. He treasured his friendships and family relationships. He was enthusiastic about life and valued hard work, gathering, and taking care of others, especially his dear wife. He served in many capacities in his church, but his favorite callings involved missionary work.

The love and acceptance he gave to others was contagious and Wendell had many friends who would do anything to help him. His greatest treasures were his faith and his family. He and Jacky created a family rich in strength, loyalty and tradition. We know he was joyfully reunited with his parents, brothers and sister that he had missed for so many years.

He is survived by his wife Jacqueline Martin, children: Wendell and Jackie (DiCosmo) Martin, Russell (Rusty) Martin and Virginia Perkins, Daniel and Jo Martin, Sally and Michael Van Ry, Amy and Bryan Bone, Jeffrey and Tara (Southard) Martin, Jill and Brian Duncan. Grandchildren: Kenneth, Keith, Kevin, Marshall, Crystal, Daniel, Kathleen, Elena, Elizabeth, Harrison, Grace, Daniel, Jessica, Simeon, Hannah, Grant, Jack, Alexis, Aja, Remy, Martin, McKay, Jacob, Sophia, Julia, Trueman, and Sam. He also had 10 great-grandchildren.

Due to health restrictions, we will have a graveside service only.

We are strictly limited to no more than 10 people at a time maintaining the appropriate social distance. Close friends are welcome to pay their respects on Friday, 27 March from 12:00 pm-12:30 pm at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3401 S Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Virtual Funeral will be uploaded will be uploaded to the Martin Family Facebook Page. Public welcome during this period.