Justen David Martin, age 40, of Escanaba passed away at home of natural causes on November 2, 2020.
Justen was born July 29, 1980 in Escanaba, the son Sherman and Sharon (Derouin) Martin. He graduated from Escanaba High School and attended Bay de Noc Community College. He had a passion for cooking and worked in numerous restaurants in the area. He had a love for creative cooking, woodworking, fishing and caring for his exotic fish and aquariums. He also had a love for his family and friends and helping people with mental health and recovery.
Justen is survived his father, Sherman of Escanaba; brother, Brent Martin of Escanaba; nieces Riley and Rayne Martin and their mother, Crystal Martin; uncles, Lester Martin of Milwaukee, WI and Quentin Martin of Indiana; aunts, Joanne (Rod) Chapla of Escanaba and Mona (Richard) Noonan of Indiana and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon and his grandparents.
Private services will be held for the immediate family at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to the Delta Alano Club, 601 Michigan Avenue, Gladstone, MI 49837
Donna Lee Caron - Gladstone, MI
Sending prayers for God’s peace and comfort for Justen’s Family,
Marilyn Albrecht - Gladstone, Mi
So sorry for your loss of Justene.Praying for your family.
Nicole Marenger - Escanaba , Mi
My deepest condolences for the Martin Family. Justen was a great man. Lifting you all up in prayer.
Marilyn Albrecht - Gladstone, Mi
Sherman and Brent and family,So sorry for your loss of Justen
Rachel Reese - Cornell, MI
I’ll miss you my friend you had such a beautiful kind caring soul.. sorry for your loss Martin family ..
Jason Barnes - Traverse City, MI
Rest in Peace brother. My heart goes out to your family.
Michael Wangrud - Escanaba, MI
So sorry for your loss, Sherman and Brent. Lisa and I are praying for you.
Sally Pepin - BarkRiver, Mi
Our deepest heart felt condolences to the Martin family. RIP Justin our world won’t be the same. Heaven will have their hands full of joy that you will bring.
Julie Nordberg - Marquette, M8
My sincere condolences to the Martin family. Justen had a positive impact on a lot of people and he will be deeply missed. Will be keeping you all in my prayers.
Stephanie mattson - Rapid River, MI
So sorry for your loss. Justen cared about everyone he met and he meant a great deal to me and my daughters! Prayers to the family.
Kelly Andrasic - Caledonia , wi
So sorry for your loss Uncle Sherman. My heart felt condolences go out to you and Brent. May you find comfort that he is in the loving arms of Aunt Sharon.
Don & Kathleen McMillan - Escanaba , Mi
Sherman we are keeping you and Brent in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest condolences for your family.
Kris Jensen - Gladstone , MI
I’m so sorry for your loss- I still can’t believe that he is gone. He had so much love to give and absolutely filled up the world with it and all who knew him. He will be missed by MANY. Rest In Peace Justen. I know that you are so happy to be with your mom, but selfishly, I wish you were still here…