Dana Ellsworth Martin

Dana Martin passed away on April 22, 2025

Dana was preceded in death by his wife of fifty years, Linda Joy Martin.  He is survived by his children; Dean  & Linda (Spouse) Sale, Daphne Cox, and Crystal Catalfu, his siblings; Tom Martin, Terri Bobo, and Tony Martin, his grandchildren;  Josh (Spouse) & Brandi Burton, Michael Sale & Shannon Canfield (Spouse), Kenneth Sale, Austin & Ashley (Spouse) Cox, Annie Cox, Dillon Cox, Jacob & Jamee (Spouse) Bullock, Madison & Mason (Spouse) Arnett, Dawson Mclean, his great grandchildren; Elaina, Colton, Gunner, Emma, Maverick (who preceded dad in death), Marcie, Mabrey, Everett, Aiden, Amelia and Olivia.

Dana Martin was born December 12th, 1949, to Donavan Ellsworth and Dorothy (Thomas) Martin.  He was the oldest of four siblings. He grew up working on a cattle ranch, building alongside his dad and brother Tom. You could find Dana and his older brother working on their cars and doing a little racing. He loved his life in the Air Force and dedicated over twenty years of service, retiring as a Master Sergeant. Though he was always involved in the church, it would be later in life that he would be ordained by the Assemblies of God and pastor a church in Sunizona, AZ. He invested his life in mission work for the community. If he was not home, you could often find him on the streets handing out food, water, and other sundry items to the homeless and sharing the gospel. His love and passion was to give back to those in need.