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Vessey Funeral Service - Fort Collins
Allen Richard Martin
July 1st, 1933 - February 1st, 2020
Obituary Allen Richard Martin, 86, of Loveland, died on Feb. 1, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Al was born on July 1, 1933 in Wheeler, TX to George and Hattie Martin. After high school, he enlisted in the Army. While in Wheeler, Al taught Sunday School at the local Baptist Church where he was an active member. He married Vondell Hodges,they had two daughters, Jo Ellen Martin(deceased) and Tye Lynn Martin, they later divorced. In 1961, Al moved from Texas to Boulder, CO where he had a shop as a welder. He also worked for many years as a pipeline welder. In 1986 he moved to Loveland and in 1987 he married Sally Holt, where he acquired 4 more children. Soon after they began a Ranching operation in Loveland. In 2002 they moved to Sterling, CO and operated a Ranch until 2011 when they retired and returned to Loveland. Al and Sally were blessed with raising one of their grandsons Craig Holt. They were also blessed with 8 grandkids and 12 Great grandkids. Al loved his horses, mules and dogs. His real passion was the cattle roundups each year that he worked. He didn't just wear a hat, he was a real cowboy. A funeral service for Allen will be held on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 at the Ellis Ranch near Loveland at 10 AM. Burial will be at the Loveland Burial Park at 12:30. Memorial contributions may be made to Hearts for Horses, in lieu of flowers, in care of Vessey Funeral Service, 2649 E. Mulberry St., A-1, Fort Collins, CO 80524. Visitation Vessey Funeral Service Thursday, February 06, 2020 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Email Details 2649 E Mulberry St., A-1 Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 Directions Funeral Service Ellis Ranch Friday, February 07, 2020 10:00 AM Email Details 2331 Ellis Ranch Lane Loveland, CO 80538 Directions Graveside Service Loveland Burial Park Friday, February 07, 2020 12:30 PM Email Details 1702 N. Cleveland Avenue Loveland, CO 80538 Directions Read More Services You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or by planting a memorial tree in the memory of Allen Richard Martin
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For over 17 years, Vessey Funeral Service has proudly served Northern Colorado with unwavering compassion and dedication. As a full-service funeral home and cremation provider, we will guide you through the most challenging moments with grace and reverence, ensuring every individual and memorial receives the utmost care and attention. Let our caring staff help you understand the many options from which to choose, from a traditional burial or cremation to more straightforward, simpler choices. Your loved one is in good hands with us, a faithful Fort Collins community partner since 2007....
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