About James Glenn Martin
James, “Jim”, Martin, 83 passed away peacefully on August 20, 2022 in Chandler, Arizona. He was born in Mesa, Arizona September 1938. He grew up in Gilbert, Arizona a middle child and only son of Glenn H. and Wealth (Bigler) Martin, with his sisters Glennice and Laree. Jim led a happy and active life filled with family, friends and many hours of service.
In November 1961, Jim married Fern Leavitt. They enjoyed 60 years of marriage together. During their marriage Jim earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master’s degrees from Arizona State University. He briefly taught High School and eventually moved into title and escrow where he worked for over forty years. They lived in Gilbert, Phoenix, Sierra Vista, Scottsdale, and Mesa. Together they raised eight children. They have 35 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Jim was preceded in death by his son, James Allen Martin; daughter-in-law Terri (Townes) Martin; sister Glennice (Martin) Anderson, and parents Glenn and Wealthy Martin.
He is survived by his wife Fern; daughters Laura (Bienz), Rita, and Joan (Lasura); and sons David, Kyle, John, and Joseph; and his sister Laree (Martin) Trampp.
Funeral service will be held 1:00pm on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building 1500 E. 6th Ave. Mesa, Arizona 85204, with a visitation beginning one hour prior to the service at noon. Interment will be held at 9:00am on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Mesa City Cemetery, 1212 N. Center St. Mesa, Arizona 85201. Arrangements through Bunker Funeral Services.
Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com . Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com , please check our website for accurate details and service information.
