Notes for Richard A. Martin
Richard "Rick" Allen Martin4993 March 21, 1946 - August 4, 2016
Rick Martin 70, of Nipomo CA passed away peacefully at home on August 4.
Rick was born in Coeur d'Alene ID to John and Bernice Martin on March 21, 1946. Being in a Navy family, Rick moved several times before arriving in Santa Maria CA. He graduated from Santa Maria High School in 1964. He had joined the Naval Reserve in 1965. He married Lavonne Nisle of Santa Maria in 1966.
He went on Navy active duty in 1966 and retired in 1986 in Port Hueneme CA and made his home in Oxnard CA. He later worked Civil Service for the. Navy until he retired in 2013, He then moved to Nipomo where he renovated his new home and shop.
Rick had many interest, mainly mechanical. He started off-roading while still in the Navy and made many friends. He then became interested in old cars and joined the Horseless Carriage Club of America.. After moving to Nipomo, he joined the Santa Maria A's and the Cuesta Crankers. Rick enjoyed helping people out with their old cars more than working on his own had many over to his new shop.
Rick is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lavonne Martin, his daughters Kimberley Martin and Cynthia Roberts (Tim), two grandchildren Sarah and Bradley Roberts, brother Mike Martin (Carolyn).