Richard Martin, a 38-year member of Machinists Lodge 63, passed away Dec. 8 after a long battle with cancer. He was 64.
Martin joined the Machinists Union in October 1974, completing his apprenticeship training at Bingham-Willamette.
Martin was hired at Boeing of Portland in 1985. He was working as a program coordinator for the IAM/Boeing Joint Programs at the time of his death.
Martin served Lodge 63 as its recording secretary for more than 20 years and was a volunteer for many charity activities.
Richard Jay Martin was born July 17, 1948, in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. He lived in New Castle, Wyoming, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, before settling in Portland.
He is a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1968 to 1971.
Martin is survived by his wife Sheryl; daughter Shelley Heidegger; sons Patrick and Brian; 5 grandchildren; mother, Sally Giacchero; a sister; two brothers; and several in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service was held Dec. 20 at the Family Worship Center, Gresham, Oregon.
Was really saddened to Read of Richards’ passing in the NWLP. Had the pleasure of working with him at Boeing for many years. Hardworking and always giving 110% to any ask he took on. And if you knew him and were in a bind he was always there watching your back. Truly a friend to all and a great advocate for working people.
Godspeed Richard.