Martin Martin

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John Haldor Martin, 71, August 6, 1942 – May 14, 2014. Martin, John Halldor - It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of John, at the Cowichan Valley Hospital on May 14. Born in Gimli, John was raised on a farm in Hnausa, Manitoba. John attended Success Business College in Winnipeg and started in the trucking business with Virden Freightways (later Trans-X in Brandon and Winnipeg). John joined Bison Transport in 1991. Bison became an extended family and passion for John, and he was instrumental the company’s growth and success. John and Shirley moved to Cobble Hill, B.C. in December 2007, where he “gradually” retired from Bison. John enjoyed curling and golf, spending summers at their cottage in Sandy Lake, and took great interest and pride in his grandchildren and their activities. John John leaves behind loving wife of 17 years Shirley; children David (Carla) Martin of Winnipeg and Dennis (Sharon) Martin of Indianapolis; step-children Kathryn (Matt Dykstra) Manson of Victoria, Tanis (Paul) Taylor of Victoria, and Rob (Kendra Pryor) Manson of Vancouver; and 11 grandchildren: Madison, Dawson, and Max; Abby and Hannah; Clare; Lylah, Jordyn and Lynden; and Harper and Graham. He is also survived by his siblings Val (Don) Duncan of Winnipeg, Sigmar (Buffy) Martin of London, Pauline (Haukur) Martin-Asgeirsson of Detroit, and Melvin (Jacquie) Martin of London. John was pre-deceased by his first wife Carol, and parents Halldor and Lilja (Palsson) Martin. There will be two memorial open house celebrations: Duncan, BC – Tuesday May 20, 2014, 2-5pm. Sands Reception Centre, 187 Trunk Rd, Duncan, BC. Winnipeg, MB – Saturday May 24, 2-5pm Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3K 1W3 (204) 982-8100. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation. (250) 746-5212

As published in Brandon Sun on May 17, 2014