Matti Martin Memorial Slideshow
Mathias Nikola Martin Matti died on August 21, 2009 at the age of 9 at the Ninilchik Fairgrounds. Matti went out to graze a milk cow and decided to tie the lead rope around his waistthe cow spooked and dragged him several hundred yards. He died of traumatic brain injury secondary to being dragged. Matti was born September 28, 1999 in Soldotna, Alaska. Matti was wild at heart with a zest for life; an exuberant and energetic boy that family, friends, and sport competitors will never forget. He was active in 4-H, Junior Market Livestock, childrens ministry at Peninsula Grace Brethren Church, cross-country skiing, wrestling, basketball and a huge help on the family farm. Matti won 2nd place in his age group in Mount Marathon this year. He will be missed by everyone in the community that has grown to love and know Matti over the years. Matti committed his life to Jesus at age 6. Mattis family is relying on their faith in Jesus Christ to get them through this tragedy.
Matti is the son of Ronna and Blair Martin and his siblings are DeAnne, Josiah, Darius, and Sonora Martin. He was preceded in death by both a paternal and maternal Uncle: Rene Dean Lindeman and James William Martin. His paternal relatives are: grandparents JoAnne & Carrol Martin; Aunts & Uncles: Jon & Maria Martin, children Kaitlin & Lauren; Lisa & Glen Burkhart, children Will, Ariana, and Nicole. His maternal relatives are: grandparents Delores and John Lindeman; Aunts & Uncles: Corrie & Jeremy Fruhwirth, Angela & Klaus Beplat, children Mackenzie; Kelli & Todd Boonstra, children Riana, Jayna, & Tania; Kristi & Bob Warren, children Cole, Chase, & Nicholas.
The memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 25th at 6 pm at Kenai Central High Auditorium, with Pastor Keith Randall officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at Credit Union One under the name Mathias Martin.
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