Martin Howard Heimlich died March 7, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born October 17, 1944 in Walla Walla, Washington to Raymond Lewis Heimlich and Betty Lois Howard. He married Kathleen Dawn Chamberlin May 8, 1976.
Martin served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Samoa. He loved the language, food and culture. He served in the United States Army for a total of four years. One of which was in Vietnam focused in communications, translating Vietnamese to English. Martin ended his term with the rank of E spec 5 Sergeant. He graduated from BYU with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Martin loved to sketch, creating his own collection of cartoons. He spent time as a police officer as well as working at the prison. Martin also worked as a CDL truck and bus driver for some time, fascinated by the universe and all its beauty. He enjoyed sci-fi books and movies. Favorites were Star Wars and Star Trek. Really enjoyed The Bounty Hunter series, The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. He also liked comedy specials: The Blue-Collar Comedy Tour and The Red Green Show; watching Bob Ross paint, but would always complain he never put any stars in his paintings.
Martin had a passion for food and the details of how things should be prepared. Favorites were Polynesian and Chinese foods. He was definitely a food critic. He truly loved his family and religion and was such a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be missed by so many friends and family.
Martin is survived by a brother Scott (Georgia); his sister Kathy; nephews: Dan (Dawn), Tony (Amanda), daughter, Bonnie (Eddie). Grandchildren: Alec, Nik and Maks; daughter; Tiffany; granddaughter Savannah. Great-grandchildren: Treah, Jadyn, Lilly, Lyla, Brooklyn, and Mia. Granddaughter, Sophie. Son, Nathan (Kasey), grandchildren, Nathaniel, Ethan and Andrew; daughter, Lorie. Many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy, grandson, Taylor and a grandniece, Katarina.
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2010
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May 2013
Last Disney trip with Taylor, Grandma and Grandpa
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2019
Savannah and Grandpa at Mt Olympus in his custom tee made at his request!
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2020
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Oct 17, 2021
Grandpas birthday with Taylor
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Jan 1, 2022
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2023
Now they can be together again. ❤️ you both!
I'm may not be there in person, but I am with you and your family in spirit
I'm may not be there in person, but I am with you and your family in spirit
I'm may not be there in person, but I am with you and your family in spirit
It was an honor to take care of Martin. Thank you for allowing me to come into your home as an Ashby Home Health caregiver and sharing those moments with me. He was a very sweet soul and I will remember him always! -Monique ASHBY HHA
It was an honor to take care of Martin. Thank you for allowing me to come into your home as an Ashby Home Health caregiver and sharing those moments with me. He was a very sweet soul and I will remember him always! -Monique ASHBY HHA
Martin was such a joy to spend time with and I loved our conversations. I will miss catching Bob Ross and Jerry Springer during our visits. It was a pleasure meeting the family and taking care of Martin. Love to all the family 😘
Martin was such a joy to spend time with and I loved our conversations. I will miss catching Bob Ross and Jerry Springer during our visits. It was a pleasure meeting the family and taking care of Martin. Love to all the family 😘