John Joseph IV

Born: August 30, 1978

Died: September 20, 2003

OBIT: Seattle Times

John J. Martens IV

John J. MARTENS, IV John's glorious life was tragically taken from him on September 20, 2003. He was born in Seattle on August 30, 1978. He attended and graduated with honors from Holy Cross High School in Everett, WA. John received a Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Washington in 2001. He immediately went on to become a process engineer for the Intel Corporation, in Hillsboro, OR.

John is survived by his parents, Yvonne and John, his sisters, Stephanie and Brittany, his fiance', Theresa Turner, his grandmother, Josephine and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. In his short 25 years, 21 days John managed to touch lives across the world, too abundant to mention. John is an inspiration to us all and the light to brighten our darkest day.

Rosary on Friday, Sept. 26th at 7 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2501 Hoyt Ave., Everett, WA. Funeral Mass on Saturday, Sept. 27th at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception. Interment, Holyrood Cemetery, Shoreline. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 2619 Cedar St., Everett, WA. 98201, in their work with the homeless and hungry. Arrangements by Beck's Funeral Home, Edmonds (425) 771-1234.
Published in print from 9/25/2003 - 9/29/2003.

Addendum:
John was a stiaight 'A' student his whole life. When he graduated from Holy Cross High School in Everett, Washington, he was offered dozens of accademic scholarships from Universities from all over the country. He graduated with honors from the University of Washington with degrees in Chemical Engineering and Mathamatics. He was recruited for employment by numerous corporation......he picked Intel.