Crystal L. Martin

unexpectedly Friday July 8, 2011. She was born at

Presbyterian-St. Lukes hospital in Denver, CO on March 16,

1984. She attended public school in Jefferson County and

graduated from Golden High School in 2002 lettering in

cheerleading and band.

Crystal had a wide range of life-long interests, and

artistic talents. She was curious about the human condition

and studied biology and sociology. She loved Shakespearean

plays, particularly, Hamlet. Her home reflected her

artistic flair with sparkling stars on the ceiling and vivid

paint setting the decorum for each room. She firmly

believed animals have rights, too, exhibiting at an early

age compassion for both wildlife and companion animals.

Her most exceptional talent was as a musician earning awards

consistently from the time she picked up her first

instrument. Crystal played clarinet, flute, oboe, and

piccolo. She had a beautiful singing voice. During the last

few months of her life, she was preparing herself by talking

voice lessons to audition for “American Idol”.

She was also a writer with conviction. One of her best

pieces investigated all the health code violations in her

high school. The article included a photo of a Petri dish

containing bacteria she had collected around the school.

A girl to try everything, Crystal enjoyed snowboarding,

horseback riding and for the past few years, racing her

Subaru Impreza at Bandamere Speedway. She sang the National

Anthem before one racing session.

On May 31, 2005, Crystal married her high school sweetheart,

Joseph Fitzgerald, in Lafayette, CO. They were blessed with

a baby boy, Calvin, on July 6, 2007. Crystal was an

exceptionally loving mother and always referred to her son

as her precious little angel. She believed strongly that he

was a person from the moment he was born.

Crystal, herself, was a vibrant, beautiful person. Family

and friends in her life will always remember her as a

wonderful mother, captivatingly beautiful woman with a kind,

generous heart. She had a dry sense of humor with an

infectious laugh. She loved joking and laughing with her

family and friends. Because she was an only child, she

endured and enjoyed a lot of taunting and teasing from her

parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and older cousin. Her

brilliant smile brightened many lives. Aim for a Star,

darling.

A special mention of gratitude to Crystal’s life-long

friend Heather May Bierhaus and her family for all of the

love and kindness they shared with her. First as girls,

later as beautiful young women, Heather and Crystal were as

close as sisters should be.

Crystal is survived by her son Calvin and his father Joseph

Fitzgerald; her mother Martha Martin; grandparents Sally

McLean, Jim and Kim Martin; several aunts, uncles, and

cousins.

At her request, no services were held. After cremation, her ashes will be placed at Crown Hill Cemetery in the Tower of Memories. Condolences may be offered at www.CrownHillFuneral.com