Robert Phillip Martin
Date of Birth: July 27, 1943 Date of Death: October 24, 2009 Age 66 of Forest Lake, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2009 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip D. and Alice M. (Burrows) Martin; brother, Theodore D. Martin; father-in-law, Marlin R. Toll and brother-in-law, Dr. Keith Toll. He is survived by wife of 39 years, Krista (Toll) Martin; daughters, Lisa (James) Gaiovnik and Tonja (Kenneth) Tidgwell; granddaughters, Madison and Samantha Tidgwell; sister, Leila Samantha Martin; brother William (Karen) Martin; sister-in-law, Linda Martin; mother-in-law, Ione Toll; in-laws, Thomas (Kathy) Toll, Ann (Craig) Myers and Joy (Toll) Janis and other relatives and friends. Visitation: A visitation will be held 4-8 PM on Wednesday, October 28th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. Celebration Of Bobs Life: A Celebration of Bobs Life will be held 2 PM Thursday October 29th at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. Memorials preferred.
I am thinking of you family! I miss you dearly. I’m glad Mom and everyone else could be up there with you during this difficult time. Uncle Bob will certainly be missed! My favorite memory of him was at our family reunion in Winter Park, CO. We were white-water rafting and the guide asked our raft to come up with a cheer or slogan for our team. Uncle Bob yells out, “KILL!!” We roared with laughter. Unfortunately the guide didn’t let us use it, but the memory will always bring a smile and a chuckle for me. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you!!
Jessie
Krista, we were so shock to get the message about Bob, I know we haven,t seen each other in years,but we have never forgotten you two. All the good times from work and at our cabin.
Wishing you beautiful memories to soften your pain and to comfort your soal,and hoping that such loving thoughts will,in time,bring you peace.
Our prayers are with you and the girls.
Asa and Amanda
Aunt Krista, Lisa and Tonja,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Uncle Bob. He was a special man who had a place in all of our hearts. My favorite memory of Uncle Bob was watching the thunderstorm on our front porch in Garden City. I never knew you were allowed to be outstide during a thunderstorm, but of course Uncle Bob had no fear. I will always think of Uncle Bob as I sit outside on the porch watching it storm. You are all in my prayers as you go through your loss.
Lots of Love,
Kerri Myers
Bob was one of those “one of a kind” types that we have the privilege of knowing. A big guy with a big heart to be sure.
We appreciate the opportunity we had to know Bob as a co-worker and friend. Our prayers are with Krista and the entire family.
God’s Peace,
All of us at St. Croix Press
Dear Aunt Krista and family,
I’m so sorry to hear about Uncle Bob. I’ll always remember him as the larger than life man, with a quick smile and a laugh that could fill up a room. My thoughts are with you all in this sad time, and remember that we all love you and are holding you in our hearts.
Love,
Shannon
Dear Aunt Krista, Lisa and Tonja,
I cannot tell you how sorry I am to hear about Uncle Bob. You have all been in my thoughts and prayers. It makes me smile to think about what a character he was, and his amazing ability to “turn a phrase”. 🙂 I hope that you have many good memories to carry you through; as well as the support of all the family and friends who love you all so much. I am sorry that I can’t be there, but know that I am thinking of you all.
Take care,
Nikki Toll
Krista–so sorry to hear of Bob’s death. I’m not sure we ever shared this with you, but our kids used to call Bob and Ted “the big guys” and they truly were. It was good to talk to you today and you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through these next few days. Peace and love, Nancy and Rich Borstad
well my friend you had quite a run. you will be missed by all who knew you.your friend tom johnson
Krista,
Words can’t help ease your loss, but know in your heart that I am there for you. Our hearts go out to you, and our prayers are with you and your family. Remember to lean on your family and friends and know how much you are cared about. Love you. Anita, Sharene, Steven & David.