Frederick "Fred" William Martin

Fred Martin passed away peacefully after a long illness and having enjoyed a good life.

Born March 6, 1931 in Spokane Washington and raised by adopted parents Sadie “Mary” and Frank Panco in Orofino Idaho. Fred graduated from Orofino High School in 1949. He spent many summers working and playing in the woods and enjoyed fishing local rivers and streams.

After high school, Fred and his buddies joined the US Army and served in the Korean War. He earned his degree in education at the University of Idaho and his Master’s degree from Oregon State University.

In 1955, Fred married Ruth Korvola and together they raised 5 children (William, Jenny, Eric, Michael and Dan). They moved from Ocean Lake Oregon (now Lincoln City), where he taught Junior High and coached baseball and basketball, to John Day Oregon where he taught High School and in the summers worked for the US Forest Service on Strawberry Mountain. The next move was to Portland Oregon and then a small family farm in the Redland area near Oregon City. He was a counselor at Sandy HS, Vice Principal at Estacada HS and retired as Principal (K-5) at Corbett Grade. Throughout this time he enjoyed sports, camping, fishing and farming.

Fred and Jane Spielman (Adams) married in 1981, and made their home in Gresham where they raised two children; James and Megan. In his retirement he enjoyed spending time in Sunriver, fishing and traveling with his black labs, Spooky and Riley.

Preceded in death by his parents and eldest son Bill. Fred is survived by his wife Jane of 38 years, Children and Stepchildren [Jenny Martin (Seattle WA), Eric Martin (Milwaukie OR), Michael Martin (Roxanne)(Ridgefield WA), Dan Martin (Sandy OR), James Spielman (Marika) (San Anselmo, CA), and Megan Cooney (Michael) (Kingston, WA)] as well as grandchildren, Patjun Martin, Ging Martin, Lauren Martin, Cailee Martin, William M. Martin, Dallas Martin, Demetri Spielman, Alexander Spielman, his therapy dog Maggie, and favorite feline “Sister-Bear.”

The family is grateful he is now “gone fishin” and spending time with his beloved pets at his favorite fishin’ holes.

No service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Oregon Humane Society.