OBITUARY
Frank A. "Al" Martin Jr.
February 20, 1941 – January 20, 2021
Frank A. (Al) Martin, Jr. (79), a resident of Davenport died unexpectedly on January 20, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Martin was born February 20, 1941 in Webb City, MO to Frank Martin, Sr. and Dorothy (Cannon) Martin. He was an Eagle Scout, Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow and had been a Scoutmaster. He graduated from Webb City, MO High School, Joplin, MO, Junior College, Kansas State College at Pittsburg (KS) and had two graduate degrees from Kansas State College at Emporia (KS). He taught math for two years in Wichita, KS, Special Education one year in Haysville, KS and was a School Psychologist for 25 years with most of his service at the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency. He retired in 2002.
Mr. Martin was a life member of the National Education Association, Iowa State Education Association, National Association of School Psychologists, and Professional Staff Organization for professional memberships. He served as a Child Advocacy Board Volunteer on the Foster Care Review Board and was sworn in by the court as a Court Appointed Child Advocate for three and one-half years. He was a member for sixteen years and board member of the Davenport Noon Optimist, ran the database for the Avenue of the Flags for eight years and was Optimist of the Year for 2009, volunteered with the Festival of Trees, and was a long time board member of Valley Shelter Homes before it closed. He also had donated over 2200 hours as a volunteer driver for the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center and had given 39 gallons of blood product. He was a member of the Friendly House Board of Directors for six years.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin loved to travel and had been to all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Spain, Morocco, Gibraltar, Ireland, Egypt, Portugal, Ecuador, Galapagos, Kenya, Tanzania, China, Tibet, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, England, Scotland, Wales, Italy, Jamaica, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Dominican Republic, and the upper Amazon rain forest.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wonderful wife Janice L. (Canady) Martin. They were married on June 8, 1963 and celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. They had two children: Jeffrey (Johnston, IA) and his two daughters, Abby and Sarah; and Lauren (Dublin, OH), married to Brad Hunter and their daughter Cora. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and grandparents.
According to his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. His cremains will be interred in Mount Hope Cemetery, Webb City, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.rungemortuary.com, where a memorial video will be available soon. Memorials may be given to Friendly House of Davenport or Planned Parenthood of North Central States.
DONATIONS
- Friendly House
- Planned Parenthood of North Central States
Services
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Memories
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ADD A MEMORYRex Hutchison
February 4, 2021
Frank's death was a loss to all of us who knew him and to the community that he served with such dedication. I first met Frank in September of 1961 at Pittsburg State College in Pittsburg, Kansas. I was an incoming freshman and he was a junior. I have lots of memories from those days. Later, Frank and Jan moved to Wichita where I was already living and where we both worked part time at the Gem Store. Eventually, Frank and Jan moved to the Quad Cities and I moved here not long after. My wife and I share a lifetime of memories of Frank and Jan and their children. We will miss him so.
Chris Iossi
January 26, 2021
I worked with Frank for several years. He was always professional and supportive. Reading his obituary, I’m impressed with all his volunteering and traveling. I live down the street and enjoyed seeing Frank sitting on the front porch. He always waved. RIP Frank.
June White
January 26, 2021
I worked with Frank at school and the AEA. He was a great team member . Frank was a pleasant, hard working collaborator and never pushed one-up manship . Truly a caring person . He helped so many children and made life better for others. So sorry to hear of his passing. So glad to see he traveled the world and created wonderful lasting memories.
Jan Waldie
January 26, 2021
So many memories come to mind, yet I can't find the words.
I'm terribly sorry, Jan.
Love and prayers always.
Rest in peace, Frank.
Sandy and Rich Wellman
January 25, 2021
We were saddened to learn of Frank’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to Jan and family. We hope and pray that your fond memories will give you strength now and in the future.
Sincerely, Sandy and Rich Wellman
Kellie Martin
January 25, 2021
I’m thinking of your entire family & sending love. I worked with Frank in North Scott when I was hired at the AEA-part of his harem! So many Martin’s at the AEA back in the day. Frank was the best. So friendly, kind & intelligent. PSO was blessed to have Frank at the helm for so many years. Keep those wonderful memories close ❤️
Kellie Martin
Diana Ward Bentley
January 25, 2021
My condolences to Jan and family. Frank was one exceptional guy. Always there to help me when I needed it at the AEA in the Psychology Dept., always friendly and upbeat. Frank will be missed by many.
Diana
Thomas Patrick Lyons
January 24, 2021
Frank was just easy to speak with and always so pleasant and friendly at the Noon Optimist meetings.!
Lori McCollum
January 24, 2021
Dear Jan and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. We have many great memories over the years. He was so full of life! Glad that you had so many marvelous travels!
Linda Shaw
January 24, 2021
My deepest sympathy to Jan and family. Rest in peace Frank
Eric Gettes
January 24, 2021
Jan. I was so sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. Always enjoyed my visits with him and listening to his stories. The man could share some stories!! Condolences to you and your family. Eric
FROM THE FAMILY
Forever In Our Hearts
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Frank Albert Martin Jr.
Born February 20, 1941
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1942
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November 1942
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Dorothy, Frank Jr. and Frank Sr.
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Martin's Dairy
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Elementary School
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Earned Eagle Scout Rank at age 14
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1956
Ready for Philmont
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Al with Boy Scout Order of the Arrow
with Jan Canady (High School)
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Al in High School
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Al loved his Metropolitan
1958
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Al and Jan in High School
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Al as a Junior in High School
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High School graduation with his parents, Frank Sr. and Dorothy
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Al and Jan
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Al in Junior College
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Al in Junior College
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Jan and his mom made a neoprene wet suit for scuba
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Jan and Al get engaged
Christmas 1962
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Al and Jan get married
June 8, 1963
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Ready for the Honeymoon
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Al and Jeff (son)
1971
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Al, Jan and Jeff
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Al and Lauren (daughter)
1972
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Lauren, Al, Jan, Jeff
1977
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Lauren in Brownie uniform
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Al and Jeff in their Scout uniforms
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Al and Jan
Halloween 1984
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1985
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Jeff, Al and Lauren
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Summer 1987
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Christmas 1987
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Spring 1988
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Jeff earns his Eagle Scout Rank
1988
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Al and Jan
1990
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Frank Sr., Jan, Al, Lauren and Jeff
1991
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Jeff graduates from University of Iowa with BS
1992
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Lauren graduates from Iowa Sate with Bachelor's 1993
~ Earl, Betty Lou, Al, Lauren, Jan, Frank Sr. and Dorothy
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Three generations
Christmas 1993
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First grandchild is born: Abby Martin
1994
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Jeff gets married
1995
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Al and Jan
Summer 1995
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Fall 1995
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Al and granddaughter, Abby
Christmas 1995
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Christmas 1996
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Proud grandparents with Abby and Sarah
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Al and Lauren
2003
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Lauren completes Master's Degree
2002
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Brad Hunter and Lauren get married
2005
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Al and Jan volunteer with Blood Bank
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Australia trip
2007
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Granddaughter, Cora is born
2008
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Three generations
2008
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Egypt trip
2009
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Proud Grandpa with Cora
2008
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Abby, Sarah, Jan and Al
2010
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Optimist of the Year
2010
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Al, Jan, Sarah and Abby
2010
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Jan, Al, Abby and Sarah
2012
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50th Wedding Anniversary
2013
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Sarah, Jan and Al go to Italy
2013
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Al, Sarah, Jan and Jeff
2014
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Cora and Grandpa
2015
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Jan, Cora and Al
2015
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Al, Cora and Jan
2018
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Lauren made masks for the pandemic
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Frank Albert Martin Jr.
1941-2021
FROM THE FAMILY
Forever In Our Hearts
FROM THE FAMILY
Frank Albert Martin Jr.
Born February 20, 1941
FROM THE FAMILY
1942
FROM THE FAMILY
November 1942
FROM THE FAMILY
Dorothy, Frank Jr. and Frank Sr.
FROM THE FAMILY
Martin's Dairy
FROM THE FAMILY
Elementary School
FROM THE FAMILY
FROM THE FAMILY
Earned Eagle Scout Rank at age 14
FROM THE FAMILY
1956
Ready for Philmont
FROM THE FAMILY
Al with Boy Scout Order of the Arrow
with Jan Canady (High School)
FROM THE FAMILY
Al in High School
FROM THE FAMILY
Al loved his Metropolitan
1958
FROM THE FAMILY
Al and Jan in High School
FROM THE FAMILY
Al as a Junior in High School
FROM THE FAMILY
High School graduation with his parents, Frank Sr. and Dorothy
FROM THE FAMILY
Al and Jan
FROM THE FAMILY
Al in Junior College
FROM THE FAMILY
Al in Junior College
FROM THE FAMILY
Jan and his mom made a neoprene wet suit for scuba
FROM THE FAMILY
Jan and Al get engaged
Christmas 1962
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Al and Jan get married
June 8, 1963
FROM THE FAMILY
Ready for the Honeymoon
FROM THE FAMILY
Al and Jeff (son)
1971
FROM THE FAMILY
Al, Jan and Jeff
FROM THE FAMILY
Al and Lauren (daughter)
1972
FROM THE FAMILY
Lauren, Al, Jan, Jeff
1977
FROM THE FAMILY
Lauren in Brownie uniform
FROM THE FAMILY
Al and Jeff in their Scout uniforms
FROM THE FAMILY
Al and Jan
Halloween 1984
FROM THE FAMILY
1985
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeff, Al and Lauren
FROM THE FAMILY
Summer 1987
FROM THE FAMILY
Christmas 1987
FROM THE FAMILY
Spring 1988
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeff earns his Eagle Scout Rank
1988
FROM THE FAMILY
Al and Jan
1990
FROM THE FAMILY
Frank Sr., Jan, Al, Lauren and Jeff
1991
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeff graduates from University of Iowa with BS
1992
FROM THE FAMILY
Lauren graduates from Iowa Sate with Bachelor's 1993
~ Earl, Betty Lou, Al, Lauren, Jan, Frank Sr. and Dorothy
FROM THE FAMILY
Three generations
Christmas 1993
FROM THE FAMILY
First grandchild is born: Abby Martin
1994
FROM THE FAMILY
Jeff gets married
1995
FROM THE FAMILY
Al and Jan
Summer 1995
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Fall 1995
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Al and granddaughter, Abby
Christmas 1995
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Christmas 1996
FROM THE FAMILY
Proud grandparents with Abby and Sarah
FROM THE FAMILY
Al and Lauren
2003
FROM THE FAMILY
Lauren completes Master's Degree
2002
FROM THE FAMILY
Brad Hunter and Lauren get married
2005
FROM THE FAMILY
Al and Jan volunteer with Blood Bank
FROM THE FAMILY
Australia trip
2007
FROM THE FAMILY
Granddaughter, Cora is born
2008
FROM THE FAMILY
Three generations
2008
FROM THE FAMILY
Egypt trip
2009
FROM THE FAMILY
Proud Grandpa with Cora
2008
FROM THE FAMILY
Abby, Sarah, Jan and Al
2010
FROM THE FAMILY
Optimist of the Year
2010
FROM THE FAMILY
Al, Jan, Sarah and Abby
2010
FROM THE FAMILY
Jan, Al, Abby and Sarah
2012
FROM THE FAMILY
50th Wedding Anniversary
2013
FROM THE FAMILY
Sarah, Jan and Al go to Italy
2013
FROM THE FAMILY
Al, Sarah, Jan and Jeff
2014
FROM THE FAMILY
Cora and Grandpa
2015
FROM THE FAMILY
Jan, Cora and Al
2015
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Al, Cora and Jan
2018
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Lauren made masks for the pandemic
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Frank Albert Martin Jr.
1941-2021
Biography
Frank A. (Al) Martin, Jr. (79), a resident of Davenport, died unexpectedly on January 20, 2021 at his home. Mr. Martin was born February 20, 1941 in Webb City, MO to Frank Martin, Sr. and Dorothy (Cannon) Martin. He was an Eagle Scout, Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow and had been a Scoutmaster. He graduated from Webb City, MO High School, Joplin, MO, Junior College, Kansas State College at Pittsburg (KS) and had two graduate degrees from Kansas State College at Emporia (KS). He taught math for two years in Wichita, KS, Special Education one year in Haysville, KS and was a School Psychologist for 25 years with most of his service at the Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency. He retired in 2002.
Mr. Martin was a life member of the National Education Association, Iowa State Education Association, National Association of School Psychologists, and Professional Staff Organization for professional memberships. He served as a Child Advocacy Board Volunteer on the Foster Care Review Board and was sworn in by the court as a Court Appointed Child Advocate for three and one-half years. He was a member for sixteen years and board member of the Davenport Noon Optimist, ran the database for the Avenue of the Flags for eight years and was Optimist of the Year for 2009, volunteered with the Festival of Trees, and was a long time board member of Valley Shelter Homes before it closed. He also had donated over 2200 hours as a volunteer driver for the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center and had given 39 gallons of blood product. He was a member of the Friendly House Board of Directors for six years.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin loved to travel and had been to all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Spain, Morocco, Gibraltar, Ireland, Egypt, Portugal, Ecuador, Galapagos, Kenya, Tanzania, China, Tibet, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, England, Scotland, Wales, Italy, Jamaica, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Dominican Republic, and the upper Amazon rain forest.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wonderful wife Janice L. (Canady) Martin. They were married on June 8, 1963 and celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. They had two children: Jeffrey (Johnston, IA) and his two daughters, Abby and Sarah; and Lauren (Dublin, OH), married to Brad Hunter and their daughter Cora. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and grandparents.
According to his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. His cremains will be interred in Mount Hope Cemetery, Webb City, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.rungemortuary.com, where a memorial video will be available soon. Memorials may be given to Friendly House of Davenport or Planned Parenthood of North Central States.