Jake R. MartellAugust 29, 1923 - October 28, 2014World War II Veteran Jake R. Martell passed away at the age of 91 on October 28, 2014. Jake was born on August 29, 1923 to Adam and Rosina Martell in Napoleon, North Dakota. Jake and his family of 9 brothers and sisters relocated to the Boise Valley in 1936 eventually settling in Middleton. Jake served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946. After returning home, Jake married Vada Fulkerson on October 25, 1946. Jake and Vada celebrated their 68th wedding Anniversary just 2 days before his passing at "Home Sweet Home" in Nampa, Idaho. Jake and Vada resided in the communities of Middleton, Nampa, Caldwell and Greenleaf. Jake and Vada had three children -Anita Martell Rumbaugh (married to Melvin), James D. Martell (married to Sandra) and Cheryl Martell Hardy (married to Bruce). They were blessed with five grandchildren -Jason Martell, Ashley Martell, Nichole Rumbaugh Bohner (married to Brian), Marly Hardy-Snyder (married to Chris) and Abby Hardy Vo (married to John). They also have six great-grandchildren.Jake was preceded in death by his grandson Jason and daughter Anita. Jake had careers in retail, farming and 25 years with the US Postal Service as a letter carrier in Caldwell. After retiring, Jake enjoyed landscaping for the Oregon Trail Church of God. Jake also could be seen at the weekly Thursday night auction in Nampa or delivering wood throughout the Treasure Valley. A special Thank you to the staff of "Home Sweet Home" and XL Hospice for their loving care of Jake. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 31st at Oregon Trail Church of God in Caldwell, Idaho. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to either the Oregon Trail Church of God (23057 Old Hwy 30 Caldwell ID 83607) or The Wounded Warrior Project (4899 Belfort Rd Ste. 300 Jacksonville FL 32256 CFC #11425).