Isaac "Ike" Martin. August 19, 1934 - April 5, 2016. Isaac Martin was born on the family farm in the Ituna district, a son of Isaac and Sylvia (Halliday) Martin. He received his education at Stanisloff School and later worked on the farm with his Dad and brothers and raised Hereford cattle. Isaac retired from farming and purchased a house in Ituna with Evelyn. Isaac taught himself to play the accordion and guitar. He loved Country, Western and Old Time music and also enjoyed watching the Blue Jays and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ike always said no one was to phone after 9 pm as it was bedtime and everyone was to be in their "NEST". Isaac passed away on April 5, 2016 at the Ituna Pioneer Health Care Centre. He was 81 years of age. He leaves to cherish his memory and celebrate his life, wife Evelyn, step-son Brian and step-granddaughter Jaimie; sisters Sarah Burns, Margaret Wilson, Ann (Roy) Burns, Sylvia (Bill) Exley; brother Rob (Elaine), along with numerous nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service was on Monday, April 11, 2016 at the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Ituna, SK. The officiant was Rev. Brian Mee from Lakeside United Church. The song leader was Len Varga accompanied by organist Cathy Bailey led in the singing of "In the Garden", "Just a Closer Walk With Thee", "Just As I Am" and "Whispering Hope". Ushers were Bill and Bernie Bereziuk. The Honourary pall bearers were everyone in attendance. The casket bearers were Lyle Burns, Shirley Kostal, Kelly Exley, Allan Burns, Mike Bereziuk and Fred Wilson. The interment took place in the Ituna Town Cemetery. In dedication to Ike, the Martin Family invited Garry Laycock on the saxophone and Len Gadica on the accordion who played a Saturday Nite Waltz and River John. In addition, Len sang the hymn, Softly and Tenderly. Condolences can be made to .
