Dr. Kenneth Dean Martin passed away on Monday March 13, 2017. He was born on September 13, 1929 in Burlington, IA.He is survived by daughters Judie Eaton (her husband Mike) and Karen Martin, son Randy Martin (his wife Brooke), and step daughter Jennifer Merkel. He has 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death was his wife, Joyce, parents Leonard and Jessie (Siverly) Martin, brother Gaylord Kent Martin and sisters Helen Averill and Marjorie Bork. He graduated from West Waterloo High School in 1947, Iowa State Teachers College in 1951 with a BA degree and the State University of Iowa college of dentistry with a DDS in 1956. He proudly served in the Iowa National Guard for four years and then the U. S. Navy prior to beginning a private practice in Denver, CO. In addition to his practice of dentistry, he was a flight instructor, piano technician and tuner and a Realtor. He loved working and did not retire until 2011 to care for his wife Joyce. He married Joyce Roberts (Hoemig) October of 1980 and as a couple, enjoyed every moment of their life together. They agreed soon after marriage to do the traveling while they could enjoy it, so they did; Soviet Union, Europe, England, Scotland, Wales, the Caribbean, Mexico and Hawaii. Wow! While at home in Littleton, they took part in the festivities of the town - Western Welcome Week, Bega sister city activities and of course Fiasco. Ken served on many boards and commissions including the Littleton, CO City Council. His goal was always to do his best to improve any group he represented. Music was always a big part of his life. He was always in the church choir, sang with several chamber chorales and played trombone with many bands over the years. After being married to Joyce, they were always involved in being together in singing in groups and playing in the Sun City Pops Band together.To sum up his life, he was one who brought out the best in those he met and enjoyed every aspect of his life. He never tired of bragging about love of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. And they all loved him right back.