William A. Martin

August 27, 1940 - January 28, 2017

William A “Bill” Martin passed away on Saturday, January 28th. He was 76 years old. Bill was born on August 27, 1940, to James and Lora Martin in Livingston, Montana. It was there that he attended elementary school, junior high, and high school. He graduated from Park County High School in 1958. In 1974, Bill graduated from Eastern Montana College with a Bachelor’s of Science in Rehabilitation and Related Services. In 1961, Bill married Donna Smith, with whom they had 3 children: Corinna Ann, Norman Wayne, and William Todd. This marriage ended in 1989. On July 11, 1994, Bill married Laura. This union came with a built-in family of John, Brian and Doyle. On December 6, 1995, Bill adopted all three boys. Bill stopped using alcohol on February 2, 1982, and became an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor two years later. He would follow this passion of fighting addiction for the next 30 years. He worked in various agencies helping others to live a clean and sober life. Bill is preceded in death by his son Norman, ex-wife Donna, granddaughter Ashley, brothers Harold and James, mother Lora, Father James, his maternal and paternal grandparents, and numerous aunts and uncles.