Jeffrey Martin

Jeffrey Charles Martin went to heaven from Mercy Hospice House in Durango, CO on January 10, 2022 due to complications from dementia. He was 61 years of age.
Jeff was born in Denver, CO on January 14, 1960. His parents are Charles (Chuck) and Marie (Menke) Martin. He spent his childhood in Lakewood, CO. He graduated from Denver Lutheran High in 1978. He then attended Saint Paul's College in Concordia, MO on a basketball scholarship. He earned an associate arts degree in Business in May 1980.
Jeff went to work at Coors Brewery in May 1980 working on the production line. He became a Brewery Maintenance Mechanic in June of 1994. Then in 2001 took the job as an Asset Planner and Scheduler. Planning the maintenance on Bottle line #3. He loved his work as a mechanic and planner. To fix something brought him great satisfaction. Jeff retired in October of 2016. Jeff and Susan moved to Montrose, CO in October of 2017. Jeff loved Montrose for the beauty and peacefulness.
On November 29, 1980, Jeff married Susan Reynolds and they divorced in December 1984. In December 1986, he married Robin Lujan. He adopted her son, Tad Robert Martin. Robin and Jeff had 2 sons together: Trevor Ryan Martin and Trenton Charles Martin. They divorced in July 1999. On February 26, 2010, Jeff and Susan did a "Do Over" and were remarried. They were married for 11 years.
Jeff enjoyed hunting, fishing, Broncos, Rockies, and Nuggets games. He was a great cook and loved to BBQ and smoke meats on his smoker. The yard always looked beautiful with Jeff taking care of it. Jeff also loved planting a veggie garden too. His happy place was at the Martin family cabin and he loved doing projects there. If something needed "fixin”- Jeff was all over it. He was the fix it guy whether he was at work or home. Hanging out and cooking for family and friends brought him great joy. His faith in God was important to him. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Arvada, CO and then Christ Lutheran in Montrose, CO.
Jeff is survived by his loving wife, Susan; Three sons: Tad Martin (Lydia) of Denver, CO; Trevor Martin (Frannie) of Broomfield, CO; and Trenton Martin of Lakewood, Co. Five Grandkids: Lillie, Roman, Aubrielle, Lilli, Elias, and one on the way in August. His mother: Marie Martin of Cortez, CO. His brother: Greg Martin (Lola) of Cortez, CO. Brother in laws: Mark Reynolds of Amherst, MA and Steve Reynolds (Jenny) of Malvern, AR. Sister in laws: Meri Martin (Richard) of Florence, AL and Cheryl Moore (James) of Hot Springs, AR. And many cousins, nephews and nieces too. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles (Chuck) Martin.
Memorial Service will be held at Peace Lutheran Church 5675 Field Street Arvada, CO on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 11am with a luncheon following the service.
Memorials may be sent to: Saint Paul's Lutheran High 205 South Main Street Concordia, MO 64020. Or Mercy Health Foundation 1010 Three Springs Boulevard, Durango, CO 81301.
Special thanks goes to: The Beehive in Pagosa Springs, CO and Mercy Hospice House in Durango, co for their love, care and support for Jeff.