Martin Anderson

Memorial services for Martin D. Anderson, 76 of Tyler will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 6:00 PM at the New Covenant Church with Rev. Sam Fisher officiating under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Mr. Anderson passed away, Sunday, April 8, 2007 at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. He was born January 12, 1931 in Glenns Ferry, ID the oldest child of Karl and Gladys Anderson. Martin grew up on a farm in Paradise Valley near King Hill. He attended school in King Hill where he graduated from high school in 1949. He joined the Air Force in December 1949, serving during the Korean War, as a propeller mechanic stationed in the Philippines. He received an honorable discharge in December 1953. He worked for Boeing Aircraft in Seattle, WA. After returning to Twin Falls, ID, he worked for Otto News Agency, Ullman Construction, and Magic Valley Regional Medical Center in engineering, retiring in June, 1994. On December 20, 1964, Martin married his beloved wife Darlene and they had two beautiful daughters. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church for many years. Before leaving Twin Falls, he attended Heritage Alliance Church. Martin went on a mission trip to Russia with, Youth With A Mission, after he retired. This was a real high light for him as well as a trip to Israel. He loved the outdoors, fishing, and photography. There will be a memorial service May 19, 2007 at 1:00 PM at Heritage Alliance Church in Twin Falls, ID with Pastor Jim Evans officiating. Martin is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Darlene Anderson; daughters, Michele (Aundre) Houston of Maple Valley, WA, Renee (Ran) Bolen of Tyler; five grandchildren, Alina and Andrew of Washington, Ryan, Gabriella, and Anika of Texas; sister, Kathryn (Vern) Jacobsen of Pocatello; sister-in-laws, Lois Anderson and Janet (Ray) Birrer both of Twin Falls. Mr. Anderson is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Virgil and Donald. In lieu of flowers, the family requests the Memorials in honor of Martin D. Anderson be made to the Heritage Alliance Mission 401 6th Avenue N, Twin Falls, ID 83301 or the New Covenant Church for the Crucified Life Ministries in Nicaragua 714 Shelly Dr. Tyler, Texas 75701. For more information or to express condolences, visit www.stewartfamilyfuneral.com.

Martin Anderson

January 12, 1931 - April 8, 2007