William E. “Bill” Martin died on Nov. 24, 2024 at his home in Stanfield at the age of 88.
He was born on Aug. 2, 1936 in Hermiston to Marion and Sarah Vaughan Martin.
Bill was raised and attended schools in Stanfield. He graduated from Stanfield High School in the class of 1954. Bill then began a lifelong career in the sheet-metal trade. He was united in marriage to Amy Smith on April 2, 1966 in Kennewick, Wash. Bill served in the Oregon National Guard and was a member of the Northwest Sheet Metal Workers local #55. He enjoyed cattle, horses, hunting, fishing and time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Amy Martin, Stanfield; son, Dirk Martin and his wife Tina, Pendleton; grandsons, Macon Martin and his wife Janessa and Miles Martin and his wife Meggan; great-granddaughter, Jacee; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ted and Bobby; and sisters, Francis and Evelyn.
A family burial will be at a later date at the Pleasant View Cemetery, Stanfield.
Please share memories of Bill with his family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
