Martin Curtis Calaway

Martin Curtis Calaway, age 91, born in Fresno, CA to Dr. Allison and Geneva Calaway died June 28, 2017. He is pre-deceased by his wife Beverly Ann Calaway and his daughter Kathleen Ann McLean. He is survived by his son Bradley Brian Calaway.

He attended Fresno High School and graduated the Interdale School in Palo Alto. He served in the United States Marines as an aerial gunner in a Marine SPD during WWII and was stationed in the Pacific theater. He attended the Fresno State College before entering the University of Southern California where he studied pre-med/hospital administration. He was a member of the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. He went on to UCLA Law School and was admitted to The State Bar of California on January 10, 1956. He started at the firm Erb, French & Picone in Beverly Hills which he eventually acquired. He practiced for 57 years specializing in litigation.

He loved life, saw much of the world and helped countless people both professionally and personally. He was very active in The Los Angeles Viking Charities which is dedicated to Los Angeles children’s causes. His take on a familiar refrain: Those who feel too much see life as a tragedy; those who think too much sees life as a comedy; those who see life as a symphony try to find the middle ground. He always found the middle ground. He was loved and will be missed.

Service with Military Honors will be at 1:30pm on Saturday July 22, 2017 at Gates, Kingsley & Gates Smith Salsbury at 4220 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230 (310)837-7121. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Los Angeles Viking Charities at www.losangelesvickingcharitites.org