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Ethan Jacob Martin
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December 30, 1989 ~ August 7, 2012 |
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Updated August 15, 2012 |
 Our
beloved, son, brother, grandson, nephew and
cousin, Army Specialist Ethan Jacob Martin gave
the ultimate sacrifice for his country, family,
and friends on Tuesday, August 7, 2012, in
Korgay, Afghanistan, while serving his first
tour of duty. Services will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday, August 18, in the Becker Auditorium at
Bonners Ferry High School in Bonners Ferry,
followed by a full military honors ceremony at
Paradise Valley Cemetery.
Born on December 30, 1989, Ethan was the joy of
his parent’s lives. His childhood years were
spent hunting, fishing, and playing in Bonners
Ferry until his sophomore year in high school.
He then moved to Lewiston, Idaho, where he spent
most of his time with friends, driving his car
and loving life.
 He graduated in 2009 from Lewiston High School
and shortly after he made the decision to join
the military.
He attended boot camp in Fort
Knox, Kentucky, and was assigned to 1st
Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade
Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division,
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
He served his country from October 2009 to
August 2012.
Preceded in death by two of his grandfathers
LeRoy Oakes and Ron Marcy, Ethan is survived by
numerous family and friends. Ethan is the proud
son of Kristie Surprenant and Harv Martin,
step-father Bob Surprenant and step mother Pam
Martin. He is the beloved grandson of Frances
Oakes, Paulette Marcy, and Harvey Martin. Ethan
is the brother of a proud and loving sister,
Nichelle Gau, and his brother-in-law, Jeremy.
Ethan also leaves behind step-siblings Amber
Huseby, Laura Kuhnhousen, Mark Young, Brandon
Dahlberg, Kristin James, Matt Surprenant and
Tara Surprenant, aunts, uncles, cousins and
countless friends.
Loved by everyone that knew him, Ethan had a
special talent for touching the lives of
everybody around him. His contagious smile,
joy-filled laugh, and amazing sense of humor
made Ethan the incredible person he was. Ethan
was always willing to help anyone, putting their
needs before his own no matter what.
He will forever be remembered for his carefree
attitude, love of life, goofy smile, and his
incredibly annoying habit of never planning
anything more than an hour in advance. He has
made a mark on the lives of his family and
friends that will touch them forever and will
never be erased.
To close the final chapter of our beloved
Ethan’s life, we finish with his classic
signature “Eat-It.” You will FOREVER be
remembered and your sacrifice NEVER forgotten.
We know you are with our Heavenly Father and we
will see you again, until then we will love you
always.
Family and friends are invited to sign Ethan’s
book at
www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of
Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.
An account has been set up to help the family
with funeral expenses. Donations can be made at
any Wells Fargo Bank to the Ethan Martin
Memorial Fund. |
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