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Thomas Martin Obituary

Thomas W. Martin, 53, passed away on May 1, 2007 in Colorado Springs where he had been a resident since 1959. He was born May 5, 1953 in Denver, Colorado at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center to Wilber T and Lieselotte M. (Durcholtz) Martin. Tom graduated from Mitchell High School in 1971 and was the owner of Rhino Linings of Colorado Springs. On May 24, 1975 Tom married Danni R. Fowler, his best friend and soul mate to whom he proclaimed, "Come grow old with me, the best is yet to be". Tom is survived by his wife of 32 years; daughter Amber L. (husband Stephen) Brackney of Colorado Springs; son Aaron T. Martin of Laguna Nigel, California; granddaughter Hayleigh N. Brackney, "His hearts delight, his Hay Hay"; mother Lieselotte M. Martin of Colorado Springs; sister Warlinde (husband Don and family) Slater of Kansas City, Missouri; and brothers Jim and Pete (wife Cathi and family) Martin of Colorado Springs. He was preceded in death by his father Wilber T. Martin. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2007 at the Marriott Hotel, 5580 Tech Center Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919. Tom was the most loving and giving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother and friend. He never met a stranger, and will be missed by all. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas Martin Memorial Fund at ENT Federal Credit Union, Account # 464397.

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Published by The Gazette on May 4, 2007.

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Donna Hiatt

May 25, 2007

Danni,Amber & Aaron, just was informed of Tom's passing. Our prayers are with you all in time of sorrow, Donna, Jack Chris & Janet Hiatt

Michael and Erica Laurich

May 8, 2007

Danni, Amber and Aaron~
I am so sorry about your Husband and Father. Your family is in my prayers and we are thinking of you in this time of need.

Kathryn Barr

May 5, 2007

Dear Danni,
My heart aches for you and your family. I know Tom was your everything. Know that I am thinking of you at this difficult time.

Kathryn Leonard Barr

Dale Cecil

May 4, 2007

To the family of Tom Martin,
I met Tom many years ago when he opened his Rhino Linings shop over on Boulder St. He was very nice and I bought one for my Dad. Tom was great to work with, and he always remembered me and had a kind word when we would see each other around. He was a good man.

Joshua Adams

May 4, 2007

Danni,

I remember picking up your walkie takie phones and giving Tom guff when we were supposed to be working. I also remember having such an admiration for him as a person. He truley was the best, and I am lucky to say that I knew him and your wonderful family. Danni, I am so sorry and my heart aches for your family. Merilee and I are here for you if you need anything. Please know that your are loved and Tom will never be forgotten by us.

Love Always,

Josh, Merilee, Mikayla and Gwenyth Adams

Sandy Voss

May 4, 2007

Danni,

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that many are thinking of you right now. We're here if you ever need us. We miss you.

Angie Glenn

May 4, 2007

Danni and family,
My heart, prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God be with you and give you strength at this difficult time. My deepest sympathies,
Angie Glenn

Jeanette Clack

May 4, 2007

My prayers and sympathies are with you. Know how very very much he is and will be missed by his family and friends.

Shelley Nykiel

May 4, 2007

I remember the first time I met Tom was at the Calhan fair where he was giving information about Rhino Linings. I introduced myself, and asked him if Danni was around looking at all the “fair stuff”, “Oh no” he says with a little laugh, “You won’t see Danni, she’s gone SHOPPING. As you probably know already, She loves to shop!”

The squint in his eyes and the big smile on his face told you how much he loved his wife, and how it brought him joy just talking about his “Danni”

My heart goes out to you and all your family.

Robin Smith

May 4, 2007

Danni and family:
My heart and prayers are with you all. I am here for you if you need me.

Sandra Buxton

May 4, 2007

Tom was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He will be truly missed. My heart goes out to his family; I know they miss him greatly, as we all do.

Mary Kay Marshall

May 4, 2007

Danni and family,
My heart goes out to you in this time of need. May each day pass better than the day before. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Kay

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