Norm was born November 2nd, 1938, in Tacoma, Washington, to Loretta and Clarance Edling. He was a 1958 graduate of Lincoln High School.
After graduation, Norm enlisted and served with the US Navy until his honorable discharge. He attended Skagit Valley Community College and Western Washington State College where he met his wife of 57 years, Marilyn Loth. Norm began his Boys and Girls Club career in 1966 in Mukilteo and Everett, WA. He continued his career in Bellingham, WA and South San Francisco, CA. During his years in CA, Norm was a member and past president of the SSF Rotary Club. Norm was devoted to the Boys and Girls Club and never forgot that it is all about the KIDS and always made time for them. Coaching was a true passion Norm took pride in and continued coaching after his retirement.
Norm was preceded in death by his Mother, Loretta and Sisters, Nancy and Roberta. He is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn and his daughters, Shanna and Nicci, Granddaughters, Ingrid, Megan and Ericka and Sister, Eileen. Along with all his Nieces and Nephews.
Norm requested no sad memorials, just to celebrate every day of life.
If you wish, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Snohomish County Boys and Girls Club in memory of Norm Martin.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SchaeferShipmanFuneral.com for the Martin family.
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