Larry Martin

Larry will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years, Faith Martin (Ollman); his children, Susan (Dean) Diedering, Larry (Julie) Martin Jr.; his grandchildren, Victoria and Charlie Balzeski, Stephanie (Chris) Powell, Ryan, Jake, Jesse and Jacquelyn Martin; his great grandson, Matthew Powell; his sister, Suzanne Martin; brother-in-law, Robert Ollman; and his cats, Buzz and Isabella.

Larry was involved in many organizations, either on boards or volunteering. His family came over on the Mayflower and he remained a part of the Mayflower Historical Society. He grew up in Lowell and is involved in the Fallasburg Historical Society and the Lowell Reunion Committee. Bicycling led to involvement in the MS 150 in support of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society; and membership in two bicycling groups, the Rapid Wheelmen and the Whiners. He was a volunteer at and supported God's Kitchen in Grand Rapids. Larry had a long and successful career as a Realtor in the Greater Grand Rapids area, for 49 years. His legacy will be his love for his grandchildren; he was their #1 Fan. Larry enjoyed new technology and keeping in touch with people. He was a Facebook friend to over 1200 people!

A time for guests to visit with Larry's family will be held from 6 to 9 PM Wednesday at the Cook Memorial Chapel in Grandville, 4235 Prairie St. SW (east building). Funeral services will be held 11 AM Thursday at Grandville-Jenison Congregational Church, 3900 Henry St. SW. Interment will be at Grandville Cemetery. In honor of Larry, contributions may be made to God's Kitchen or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guestbook online at www.cookfamilycares.com.

There will be a bicycle procession from church to the Cemetery. Bicycle attire welcome.

Visitation July 13, 2011 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cook Memorial Chapel 4235 Prairie St. SW Grandville, MI

Funeral Service July 14, 2011 11:00 AM Grandville-Jenison Congregational Church 3900 Henry Grandville, MI

Interment Grandville Cemetery 3570 Prairie Street, SW Grandville, MI

Funeral Home Service Cook Memorial Chapel 4235 Prairie St. SW Grandville, MI