Martin L Ethington

July 2, 1928 - October 14, 2016

Martin L Ethington, 88, passed away at home on October 14, 2016. He was born July 2, 1928 in Provo, Utah to Martin Luther and Ilda Holmes Ethington. Martin attended South High School in Salt Lake City, Utah and Salt Lake Community College before serving an LDS mission to the Eastern States. He made a career in the Air Force where met and married the most beautiful woman he had ever seen, Evelyn Clark. During his travels with his family he continued his education and eventually graduated from BYU while he was employed there with the ROTC. After retiring from the service he worked for many years in the Chemistry Department. His mission for the church was the highlight of his life and the military travels gave his opportunities to serve in many capacities for his church. He and his wife Evelyn served at the BYU Genealogical Library together as well as a mission to the MTC. He was a humble, kind person in life. After the death of his wife Evelyn in 2005 he married Marilyn Curtis Terry Ethington. Together he and Marilyn were called for 3 years to serve in the Timpanogos Temple. Martin is survived by his wife, Marilyn; his sister, Nancy Kaye Ethington; sons, Brent (Traci) of Sweeny, Texas, Paul (Tammy) of Winters, California and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Evelyn; son, Layne; parents and 2 sisters, Ellen Ethington and Marilyn Woolley. A special thank you to the wonderful care of Valeo Hospice. Graveside Services will be held Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 12:00 Noon at the Orem City Cemetery, 1520 North 800 East, Orem, Utah. A Viewing will be held Friday, October 21, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Grove 6th Ward, 1136 West 700 South, Pleasant Grove, Utah. Flowers can be delivered to the chapel between 4:00 and 6:00 pm on Friday. Donations can be made to the LDS Missionary Fund. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.