Born: Sunday Jul-24-1955
Died: Tuesday May-07-2019
Funeral: Friday May-17-2019

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188 S. Hwy 24
Rupert, Idaho 83350
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Gerold Tom Martin, 63 year old Lincoln, Nebraska resident and former Oakley resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 in Nebraska. Tom was born July 24, 1955 in Burley, Idaho, the son of Farren Eugene and Rosella Port Martin. Tom was raised in Oakley Idaho and Graduated from Oakley High. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints. Tom worked at Simplots with Tim, his twin Brother and they were prompt and well reguarded employees for 25 years. Tom Moved to Lincoln with his brother Port for the last 5 years. Tom is survived by two daughters; Allison Barley of cascade Id., Geri (Johnny) Rinker of Tombstone AZ; two Sisters, Judy Ward of Burley and Dena (Dean) Peterson of Eugene OR.; one brother James Port Martin of Lincoln NE.; One sister in Law, Deanna Martin of Burley Idaho; his children’s mother, Corinne Martin of Cascade Id. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Susanna Martin, his brother Bill Martin, his twin brother Tim, his brother-in-law Jay Ward. Tom will greatly be missed by all who knew him. his Loving Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2019 at the Oakley Stake Center in Oakley, Idaho. Burial will follow in the Marion Cemetery. A viewing for friends and family will be held at the church from 9:00 until 9:45 a.m. prior to the funeral on Friday. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home, 188 South Hwy 24 in Rupert.

From: Berta Goffinet Bernstrauch
I worked with Tom at Simplot for years. Tom was the nicest guy and the hardest worker I have EVER met! He always had a smile and courteous and an all around great guy! I loved my job if I knew I was working with him, He will truly be missed. Thank you Tom for being a great friend!