Kenneth Bly Martin

Kenneth Bly Martin April 15, 1924 - January 14, 2011 Ken was born in West Henrietta, New York, to parents Royal Bly and Gertrude Matteson Martin. Preceding him were his brother Hartley and sister Eleanor. Ken graduated from the University of Colorado as a Mechanical Engineer and worked in the field of cryogenics at Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois, being heavily involved in the Manhattan Project. He was an early and avid proponent of being in a hydrogen economy. He loved the outdoors, hunting, football, and meticulously designing and working on projects around the house. Ken was the proud father and dearly loved his three sons; Kenneth Charles, Scott Bly, and James Bly. By a later marriage his love was extended freely to Marsha Shreeve, Cherise Merrick, and Bill Lovingier. He was blessed with twelve grandchildren and many great grandchildren. In 1980 he married the love of his life, Dixie Lovingier, and shared nearly 31 years in a close and wonderful marriage that deepened over the years. They were known for still holding hands everywhere they went. Ken had a true and humble servant's heart and was pleased to volunteer at the Bread of Life Mission in Holbrook, Arizona. He attended the First Assembly of God Church in Holbrook. His personal relationship with Christ Jesus deepened and was evident to all who knew him. He was an outstanding example to us in his marriage, friendships, and his faith. Nineteen family members from many states shared a celebration of his life together on Jan. 17. All of us will miss the love and joy he brought with his presence. As he was known to say, "I think I can do that!" we all have our favorite sayings of Ken to carry around with us. Sayings that make us laugh and remember how wonderful it was to have known Ken as husband, dad, and grandpa. We will always love him and keep him in our hearts.