KRISTOPHER MARTIN

Kristopher P. Martin, age 33 of Seattle, WA, formerly of Winter, died Sunday, November 13, 2011 in Seattle, WA.

Kristopher Paul was born September 14, 1978 in Ladysmith, the son of Daniel and Kathryn (Brace) Martin. He lived in Winter before moving to the Ladysmith-Hawkins area where he attended Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School and graduated from Ladysmith High School. Kris attended college in LaCrosse and graduated from U.W. Eau Claire in 2004 with a degree in Photography and Art Graphics. After graduation he moved to Denver and in 2006 moved to Seattle, WA where he worked for Onlineshoes.com, as a video production specialist. Kris loved the Seattle area and also played in a band, "Touch My Hand for Tenderness". He will be remembered for his free spirit, his love of nature, animals, travel, adventure, family and friends.

He is survived by his father Dan (Mary Lou) Martin; mother Kathryn A. Schmidt; brother Benjamin (Tamara) Martin; nephews Lucas & Nicholas Martin; grandmothers Rose Martin & Marilyn Brace; many relatives and many many friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winter. Father Pat Hardy will officiate with music provided by Marie Ellickson, Susan Martin, Rae Marie Buckwheat and Marilyn Brace. Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church.

Pineview Funeral Service in Hayward is assisting Kristopher's family with the arrangements.