Wiley Martin Obituary (1924 - 2014) - Carmichael, CA - Modesto Bee

Wiley R. Martin

1924 - 2014

Wiley R. Martin obituary, 1924-2014, Carmichael, CA

BORN

1924

DIED

2014

Wiley Martin Obituary

Wiley Robert
Martin, Sr.
July 11, 1924 -
August 11, 2014
90 years old, passed away August 11, 2014 in Carmichael, California. He was born July 11, 1924 in Oakland, California to Shirley W. and Ida (Clark) Martin. Wiley was a decorated WWII Eighth Airforce bombardier who flew 32 missions. He attended UC Berkeley and graduated with degrees in History and Education. 
Wiley was a dedicated educator. He was a teacher and superintendent in the Oakdale Unified School District for many years. He also served as teacher, principal, and personnel director for the Mt. Diablo Unified School District in Contra Costa County.
Wiley is preceded in death by his wife, Eugenia Keathley. He is survived by his sister Shirley Switzer, and his four children: Wiley Jr., Ann Marie (Woolley), John, and Elizabeth (Izzy); nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The family invites all who knew him to join in a celebration of his remarkable life on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at 1:00 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains, 246 S. Church St., Grass Valley, CA.
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Published by Modesto Bee on Nov. 16, 2014.
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Chuck and Janet Krull wish to send our sincere condolences to the Martin and Woolley families. Wishing we could have been with you yesterday at Wiley's memorial service in Grass Valley. We were with you in spirit. So glad to have met Wiley and Genie Martin when they came up to visit Ann Marie, John, Kevin and James Woolley. We will miss Wiley's wonderful wit, good humor and zest for life! He was such a good example for all of us. Peace and Love, Janet and Chuck
November 30, 2014
Wiley Martin, Jr.
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Celebration of Life
1:00 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains
246 S. Church St, Grass Valley, CA
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