Harry Roberts Martin, 86

Harry Roberts Martin was born Aug. 26, 1925, in LaJolla, Calif.

He graduated from San Diego High School in June 1943. He attended Stanford University for a short while before World War II. He served in the 86th Infantry Division of the Army in World War II, with service in Europe and the Philippines. Later in life, he received his Certified Life Underwriter designation from San Diego State University.

Harry was a member and president of the Chula Vista Rotary Club. He was most proud of being a Paul Harris Fellow in Rotary International. He was involved in community affairs most of his life, such as his love of coaching junior baseball and football. He was an active member of the Mission San Diego de Alcala, where he served as Finance Chairman for many years. He and his wife, Claudene, were co-presidents of the senior's group, the Missionaires. He was also an usher and Lector at the Mission.

Harry is survived by his wife of 67 years, Claudene Martin; his four children, Donald M. Martin of Coeur d'Alene, Janis M. Nower of Kings Ferry, N.Y., Barry T. Martin of Pewaukee, Wis., and Gary R. Martin of Cary, N.C. He has 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be submitted in Harry's name to the Mission San Diego de Alcala Restoration Fund at 10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, CA 92108-2498.

A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Coeur d'Alene. He will be laid to rest Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at Greenwood Cemetery in San Diego, Calif.

English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d'Alene, has been entrusted to handle the final arrangements.