Jeanette, my dear friend, I was thinking of you and praying for you all day yesterday. Your John was an amazing, wonderful guy. I can picture his smiling, friendly demeanor. He attracted people. :)
You'll always miss him, but I pray God's overwhelming peace will continue to be your comfort. 
Lovingly, Ev

I often remember John as I walk my dog Geordie down Apple Way Blvd towards John and Jeannette’s old house. John looked after his garden magnificently…very neat and trim and organized…. much better than the garden looks today. 
Also  we miss John  for his open discussions on the back porch about science and the universe.



Dear Jeanette and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of John.  It is a very difficult thing to think that we will not see him here on earth again, but have the hope we will see each other one day in heaven.

We always enjoyed our visits with you both, when you came to the coast or when came to Kelowna.
John ( and you) were such wonderful hosts, always caring for people and enjoying sharing stories of your adventures.

We have great memories of when you lived here in Langley as our neighbours.  Lots of fun times in those early years, our children growing up in the neighbourhood, our church activities, cell group, caring for one another.

John loved and was well loved.  He will surely be missed.

We are so sorry we will not be able to attend the service, but hope to watch it online.

Jeanette,  we look forward to having a visit in the near future, when you’re feeling up to it.

We send our Love and sympathy, trusting you feel the love of family and friends and God’s arms holding you in His care!

Peter and Charlene Fassbender

Thank you, John and the Martens family, for providing a permanent bench at the Museum in remembrance of your parents.  Our sympathies go to Susie, who we remember at Three Hills Highschool, and to the whole Martens family.  Your generosity and community spirit will be long remembered.
- The Kneehill Historical Society and Museum at Three Hills.

It is with much sadness to learn of John’s passing.  We stayed many times with John and Jeanette at their B&B over the years.  Many laughs and great food.  Of course the stories from John had us going crazy.  We cherish the wonderful times we had together.  Our condolences to the family and we are thinking of you…George & Sandy Parkson 

Dear Jeanette and family, we were so shocked to hear of John's passing, and saddened that he will no longer be with you.  Our hearts grieve, but we thank God that John knew Jesus personally and is now with Him. We pray that God will comfort you, uplift your spirits, and carry you to a place of peace. 
Jeanette when we were heading into our 2nd year of Bible College, and you, my bosom buddy, didn't return to North Van., but stayed in Edm, I could only imagine it must be a very special man who had stolen your heart. When we met John all was confirmed! He lived his life with beauty, grace, compassion, humour & love. He will be truly missed.

Thank you to John for all his work helping to make our Strata a beautiful place to live.  John worked tirelessly on the Landscape portfolio as a strata council member for several years.  We appreciated his work and will miss him.  Chris Bischoff -Neighbour

Dear Jeanette, Troy, Jeff, Greg and family, we offer you our deepest condolences as we are grieving in our long time friend John.  We've had such wonderful times in sailing, skiing, playing games and the seven months trip across Canada and the States. We will miss him terribly and the memories of him will bring us blessings.
Love Norm and Nancy 

Sorry to hear of John’s departure from this wonderful world. May he Rest In Peace.

Terry Carlow 


Friends for 48 years.
We were shocked to hear of John's sudden passing. I had just communicated with him about five days earlier.
There are so many memories of the times we went skiing in the mountains, when the kids were younger. Then there were the times that we met in Mesa as winter snow birds, and there are so many more memories.
Jeanette, we pray that God will wrap his arms of love around you and your family during this very sad time!
We love you! 
Richard and Viola Gill

We are saddened to learn of John’s passing.  We always enjoyed his great sense of humour and story telling.  We have lots of memories of fun times in Arizona including John introducing us to In-N-Out Burgers (always ask for grilled onions!) and the card game Swipe.

Our condolences to Jeanette and the entire family.  John was a good man with a big heart and he will be greatly missed!

To the Marten Family.  Greg is with our daughter, Kate, in Sooke.  He is a fine son, to make a father proud.  We are very sorry to learn of John Marten's death.  Take care of each other.  Heather and Bob Phillips, Sooke.

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John Frank Martens

August 30, 1946 – February 4, 2022

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