|
Katherine Elizabeth Martin was welcomed with open arms into the glory of her Lord and Savior on August 1, 2012. She was 22 years old. Katherine was born in Meridian, Mississippi on November 14, 1989. She was raised in Ruston, Louisiana and moved to South Florida in 2000. Katherine graduated with High Honors from the International Baccalaureate program at Atlantic High School and graduated in December 2011 from the University of Florida with High Honors with a bachelor’s degree in Communications Disorders. She was to begin her graduate studies in Speech Pathology at Florida State University in August.
Katherine exuded a light that surpassed this world’s understanding. She loved her family, Mateo, music, singing, dancing and running. Her passion in life was to spread the gospel. Her passion was in telling others about how they could know her Savior and was blessed in mentoring younger students in their walk with Jesus. It was her smile that drew people to her and it was her joyful spirit that kept them close.
Katherine lives on in the hearts of everyone she touched. She leaves behind her parents Dan and Kim Martin and sister Madeleine; maternal grandmother Gloria Young, paternal grandparents Fred & Patsy Martin; & her intended Mateo Echeverry. She will be missed by her aunts and uncles: Mark Young, Robyn Young, Karla & Mark Overdyk, Michael Young and Richard Bartholomew, Jenny & Richard Gellasch; loving cousins; Alex, Erik, Jack, Mathea, Lacey, Tait, and Kip, as well as scores of many other relatives, classmates and brothers and sisters in Christ. Rejoicing at Katherine’s arrival in heaven is her brother Austin, grandfather “Papa” Karl Young and uncle Jeff Martin.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday from 6:00-8:00pm at Glick Family Funeral Home. A Memorial Service in remembrance of our sweet Katherine will begin at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, August 7th at First Baptist Church of Boynton Beach with Dr. Buz McNutt officiating. Memorials may be sent to Cypress Church (Gator Christian Life), PO Box 14082, Gainesville, FL 32604, Memo Katherine Martin Memorial.
| |
|
|
Click the button to generate a printable document containing all condolences submitted
|
Condolence Booklet
|
|
Brandt Family
|
Posted Fri August 03, 2012
|
|
Dan, Kim and Madeleine,
Our prayers are with you in every way. Katherine was such a beautiful person and we were blessed to know her. We still remember the original introduction Mr. Riggs made at the school open house. Lindsay and all her Trinity friends have a deep hole in their hearts. May God comfort you as only He can.
Love,
Phil, Debbie, Lindsay, Chelsea, Alex
|
|
Michele Scanlon
|
Posted Sat August 04, 2012
|
|
Katherine was a great friend & sister to Marissa. It was a privilege to know her the 2 years she & Marissa were housemates at UF. Her love for God was evident in her whole being. May God's love & peace be with you & sustain you. We are praying for you. 2 Corinthians 1:3-7
The Scanlon & Nutter families
|
|
Jorge & Miriam
|
Posted Sun August 05, 2012
|
|
Dear Dan, Kim & Madeline:
Together we are in a journey toward the Kingdom of Heaven. Our guide is Jesus who is always with us, on our journey there are those who are with us for a long time and others not so long. Our loving and beautiful Katherine is happy with God forever. She will always have a very special place in our hearts. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.
Many blessings,
Jorge & Miriam.
|
|
Lisa Scott
|
Posted Sun August 05, 2012
|
|
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Martin, Madeliene, & Matteo,
Please know that Katherine''''s FSU family was devastated to learn of her death. We were so looking forward to having such an outstanding young woman join our program. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Lisa Scott, on behalf of the FSU School of Communication Science & Disoders faculty and graduate students
|
|
Beth Beckovich
|
Posted Mon August 06, 2012
|
|
Dear Kim, Dan, Madeline, and Mateo:
I am a friend of Karla and Mark here in Louisville. I am so very sorry for the loss you must feel in the core of your very being and for the extremely difficult struggle you must be having with the question we always ask when something like this happens - "why". Every indication is that Katherine spent her life loving the Lord and so it is my hope that this one thing will bring you a shred of peace and contentness...knowing that she is truly home. To you Mateo: it is my prayer for you that your memories will give you the strength you need to continue on in this life without her...I am sorry for the sadness you must feel to watch Katherine's death dictate your future without her...sometimes this life is so painful.
Lean on God to help you all find peace and understanding. Sending lots of love and prayers your way...
Sincerely,
Beth Beckovich
|
|
Jeannie Tomlinson
|
Posted Mon August 06, 2012
|
|
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. As a mother of two girls, my heart is breaking for you. Please know that I am praying for you in this time of sorrow. May God send angels to carry your family through.
xoxo
|
|
Christine Kunkel
|
Posted Mon August 06, 2012
|
|
I attending UF with Katherine and got to know her through GCL. I recall the first time her and Mateo attended our Bible Study. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know her over the past 4 years. I am thankful for the special moments we had together, like singing worship to God in the middle of our campus, or going to Spain on a mission trip... She was a a wonderful woman of God and she will be missed. I look forward to seeing her again.
|
|
Brian and Peggy Bessellieu
|
Posted Mon August 06, 2012
|
|
Dearest Kim, Danny and Madeline,
Our hearts break for you with the loss of Katherine. We just had dinner with Gloria, Karla and Alex last week and Gloria''s face lit up as she spoke of Katherine!
I remember our days at Pine Cove closing ceremonies and later when Katherine was a Baby Routh, seeing the light in her eyes and beautiful smile! She affected so many lives with her contagious love for Jesus! You have the assurance of knowing that as she entered Heaven, her Lord greeted her saying, "Well done, good and faithful servant!"
We continue to pray for the peace that surpasses all understanding to be with all of your family and all those who love Katherine!
|
|
Lisa Burns
|
Posted Mon August 06, 2012
|
|
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. As a mom, my heart is breaks for you and your family. Please know that I am praying for you and your family in this time of sorrow.
|
|
Michael, Sue and Mikey Trombino
|
Posted Mon August 06, 2012
|
|
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord comfort you, hold you in the palm of His hand and give you a peace only He can give .
|
|
Tracie Line Detwiler
|
Posted Mon August 06, 2012
|
|
Dearest Dan, Kim, and Madeline,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you all are in my prayers. I did not know Katherine, but she sounds like a wonderful woman of God and I look forward to meeting her one day in heaven.
In His Care
Tracie (Line) Detwiler
|
|
Lizzie Lumley
|
Posted Mon August 06, 2012
|
|
Dear Martin Family:
I met Katherine at Trinity Lutheran School. We played softball together. The memory that sticks out in my head the most was when we were playing at Advent Lutheran and she was in the outfield next to me and she went for a pop fly and the sun got in her eyes and the ball popped her right in the forehead! She had a lump the size of an egg! She was such a happy girl and I loved running into her at UF. I found this bible verse and I hope you take solace in it.
"Don't let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father's home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am." - John 14:1-3
|
|
Mary L Diaz
|
Posted Mon August 06, 2012
|
|
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your beautiful daughter Katherine.
My daughter Denise also graduated from FSU in 1990 and was killed by a drunk driver while attending Law school there.She was 24 yrs old .I didnt know Katherine or you but I can surely feel your pain.My daughter Angel Denker told us of this tradgety so I wanted to send my condolences and let you know you and your family are in my prayers. God Bless you all
|
|
Pat Furbish and family
|
Posted Mon August 06, 2012
|
|
Hopefully all the prayers and God's love will raise the heavy heartfelt missings as time goes on. The missings turn into knowing and remembering all the good times as she would have wanted you to do.
Our love and prayers will be with you... Love, Pat and family
|
|
David and Michele McGehee
|
Posted Mon August 06, 2012
|
|
Dan and Kim,
What heart wrenching news we received about Katherine! Our prayers immediately went up for you both and we contacted our children to let them pray as well. We know that words are not able to adequately express your grief nor our affection for you, but we send our support heavenward and to you as well. May the Lord comfort you as only He is able. Praise Him for Katherine's life and for her devotion to Him.
|
|
Nan Thompson
|
Posted Mon August 06, 2012
|
|
My heart breaks for your wonderful family. I so remember Katherine at Trinity with my granddaughter Emily - all the beautiful spirit of those precious girls. Katherine glowed with love and peace. I am so sad for her loss and want you all to know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Lisa Palmer's mother, Nan.
|
|
Mark and Jean Ann Price
|
Posted Mon August 06, 2012
|
|
Dear Friend,
I wish we had the words to say how sorry we are for this great loss. Please, know that we are praying for each of you and that we would be honored if we could do anything at this time or in the future. Please, know that we love you and ask for comfort that we cannot comprehend from our Lord. Katherine was a special glimse of His sweet love and mercy. You are each loved and being prayed over.
Always, Mark and Jean Ann Price
|
|
Gina clark
|
Posted Mon August 06, 2012
|
|
My heart is broken for all of you! Know that I am praying for strength. Love to you all
|
|
Grace, Lindsey and Jack Knighton
|
Posted Mon August 06, 2012
|
|
Kim, Dan and Madeline:
When I think of Katherine, I see her smile. I remember the day Katherine came to Trinity and Lindsey came home and said, "a new girl started today and she is really pretty and nice". Only years later (recently), Lindsey told me what an impact Katherine had on her in high school as Lindsey admired Katherine''''s faith and her close daily walk with Christ. Lindsey said it helped her so much in her own faith and walk too. I can''''t imagine how many others can say this same thing. Her time her on earth was short, but I am sure she made a huge impact. I struggled with what to say to you all and today is Monday, August 6th and the Daily Word I was reading says it all. I have written it below:
The topic was Comfort: "My heart is comforted to know my loved ones are in God''''s care. Whether in the next room, a distant country or beyond the physical realm, they are enfolded in divine love. Although people dear to me may be beyond my sight, they are with me in spirit. I am comforted knowing neither time, nor distance, nor physical separation can diminish our heart and soul connection." 2 Thessalonians 3:16 - Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with all of you.
Lindsey is on a plane right now with Lindsay B. to Florida, and I am so glad she was able to come. Please know all of you are in our thoughts and prayers daily.
Love from,
Grace, Lindsey & Jack
|
|
Tina Weldon Butler
|
Posted Tue August 07, 2012
|
|
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Danny, and your wife and family. My deepest sympathy, Tina Weldon Butler
|
|
Wayne Driskill
|
Posted Tue August 07, 2012
|
|
Dear Dan,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with her, you, and your family.
Wayne Driskill
|
|
Pam Dance
|
Posted Tue August 07, 2012
|
|
I am so sorry for your loss. I understand so much what you are going through, as I have been there myself. My daughter, April, died the very same way 14 years ago and she was just finishing college and was 23 years old.
Please know I am praying for you and your family. I have been asked many times, "How did you survive?" My answer is always the same, "I had no other choice". But then I know you have also been there before. Twice for a parent.......I am just so very sorry and will keep you and your family in my thoughts!!
Pam Dance
Ruston, LA
|
|
William Hadley
|
Posted Tue August 07, 2012
|
|
Danny and Fred,
My sincerest condolences. What a tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Be strong in the Lord always.
|
|
Love Annie
|
Posted Tue August 07, 2012
|
|
Dear Dan,Kim and Madaline, I am so sorry :( I will be praying for all everyday if I can help in anyway please let me know.
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those who are crushed in spirit" (Psalm 34:18).
|
|
Tami Alexander
|
Posted Tue August 07, 2012
|
|
Dear Dan and Kim,
My heart is very heavy for your loss. I am praying for the peace that only God can give you at this time. Much love to you. Tami and Dee Alexander
|
|
David Nickerson
|
Posted Fri August 10, 2012
|
|
I just saw the very sad news of Katherine which put me in absolute shock! Its been about 3 years since I have last seen/talked her at Spanish River Church. Katherine always had a beautiful smile that could light the room and was such a uplifting person to be around. She was at youth group every week and we have been on the same group trips and fundraisers over the years. I will never forget her and how she made me want not only want to be a better person, but be a better Christian.. It pains me inside to know I lost touch with someone that truly inspired me over those years...
I'm praying for your family, friends and boyfriend to help get through this hard time. I have lost a few people just this year that were close to me at some point in my life and I know it never gets easier.
Katherine- I'm blessed and thankful that I knew you and one day we will all meet again. God Bless.
|
|
Jan Sada Meyer
|
Posted Sun August 19, 2012
|
|
Dear Danny,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers. May God keep you and hold you in His loving Hands. God bless.
Jan Sada Meyer
|
|
Marc Hendel
|
Posted Wed October 31, 2012
|
|
I think of Katherine all the time. I strive to be like her - selfless and caring. Whenever I say Kaddish for Katherine in Israel (where I am spending the year volunteering for a Jewish program called OTZMA) tears stream into my eyes.
Thank you for helping to raise such a beautiful person. When I knew her in high school, she was an ANGEL. She has forever changed my life.
|
|
|
Submitted by Mateo Echeverry on Sat August 04, 2012
|
Image: Susie B / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
|
