Martin M. Lampers, or “Mart,” died suddenly at his home in Oak Harbor on May 8, 2014 at the age of 80. He was born in Oak Harbor on Aug. 10, 1933 to Frank and Gertrude Lampers.

He was a lifelong resident of Oak Harbor.

Mart was drafted into the Army and served two years.

He was a sharp shooter and made the Army Rifle Team, competing throughout the service.

Leaving the Army, Mart returned to Oak Harbor, where he was employed as a truck driver, a City of Oak Harbor worker and a farm laborer.

He was married to LaVerne Dwarshuis in Everett on Nov. 5, 1954.

On April 1, 1961, Mart began work for Parkhurst & Lange, building homes. Like all of the other carpenters, he handled all components of construction, including framing, drywall, plumbing and electrical, not the specialized construction format of today.

Thirty-five years later, he retired from P&L Construction.

He was a life member of the Oak Harbor Christian Reformed Church.

Mart loved the outdoors. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, lifelong motorcycle rider, enjoyed camping, traveling in his RV, following sports of all types, including attending most of the sports events at Oak Harbor High School.

For many years, he could be found working on cars with his friend, Les Dams. He had a large extended family and family was very important to him.

Mart is survived by four children: Michael (Gail) Lampers, of Bingen, Wash.; Linda Lampers, of Seattle, Wash.; Eric Lampers, of Port Orchard, Wash.; and Gary Lampers (Elizabeth), of Oak Harbor and two grandchildren.

He is also survived by one brother, Cal Lampers, of Lacey, Wash. and by three sisters, Theresa Faber and Myrtle Balster, both of Oak Harbor, and Nell Donovan of Auburn, Wash.

He was preceded in death by his wife, LaVerne and by one brother, Jake Lampers and two sisters, Anne VanderPol and Gertrude Sullivan.

Graveside services for Martin Lampers were held at Fircrest Cemetery, Oak Harbor.

Memorial services followed at the Oak Harbor Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Randy Beumer officiating.

Please visit Martin’s page in the Book of Memories hosted by Wallin Funeral Home at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences.