Memories of Robert "Bob" Brooks Martin, Jr.

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Robert "Bob" Brooks Martin, Jr.

Escondido, CA

July 12, 1944 - November 26, 2021

Jul 12, 1944 - Nov 26, 2021

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Suzanne Horn

2001, Pasadena, California

Bob in his seedling garden with rose friends L to R: Steve Jones-Bob-Marilyn Wellan-Suzanne Horn-RJ Lynch-Peter Alonso — with Steve Jones-Bob-Marilyn Wellan-Suzanne Horn-RJ Lynch-Peter Alonso

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Suzanne Horn

This was a wonderful day of comraderie with Bob and his rose friends. Bob was showing off his beautiful seedlings.... Read more This was a wonderful day of comraderie with Bob and his rose friends. Bob was showing off his beautiful seedlings. He was a hybridizer... Read more This was a wonderful day of comraderie with Bob and... Read more

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Suzanne Horn

2021, Escondido, CA, USA

— with Bob Martin's Awards

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Suzanne Horn

After Bob passed, his wife's family packed up the house at warp speed and discarded many precious memories.... Read more After Bob passed, his wife's family packed up the house at warp speed and discarded many precious memories. I was able to rescue... Read more After Bob passed, his wife's family packed up the house... Read more

Elysia Martin

Thank you for saving these from being lost 💕 Thank you for saving these from being lost 💕 Thank you for saving these from being lost 💕

Suzanne Horn

Elysia, if you are a member of Bob's family and would like to have his awards, I would be more than happy... Read more Elysia, if you are a member of Bob's family and would like to have his awards, I would be more than happy to pass them along to... Read more Elysia, if you are a member of Bob's family and would... Read more

Suzanne Horn

2021, Trabuco Canyon, CA, USA

Memorial Sketch of Bob Martin done by friend Jim Williamson shortly after Bob's passing — with Bob Martin

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Suzanne Horn

Jim just recently shared this sketch he did of Bob from memory shortly after Bob died in 2021. Jim is an ... Read more Jim just recently shared this sketch he did of Bob from memory shortly after Bob died in 2021. Jim is an exceptional artist, and... Read more Jim just recently shared this sketch he did of Bob ... Read more

Jo Martin

An excellent likeness! How can Bob have been gone now three years. It is still a shock to realize Bob is ... Read more An excellent likeness! How can Bob have been gone now three years. It is still a shock to realize Bob is gone. He did so much... Read more An excellent likeness! How can Bob have been gone now... Read more

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Suzanne Horn

Bob wearing his POTARS (President of the American Rose Society) hat after he won the election. The photo ... Read more Bob wearing his POTARS (President of the American Rose Society) hat after he won the election. The photo was taken in his home... Read more Bob wearing his POTARS (President of the American Rose... Read more

Suzanne Horn

2021, Palm Desert, CA, USA

Bob Martin wins Best of Show with Dancing Pink — with Bob Martin

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Suzanne Horn

This was at Bob's last rose show, the Desert Rose Society Show in Palm Desert, CA on November 13, 2021. ... Read more This was at Bob's last rose show, the Desert Rose Society Show in Palm Desert, CA on November 13, 2021. His last showing was ... Read more This was at Bob's last rose show, the Desert Rose Society... Read more

Jo Martin

Bob was really MrRose. Hard to believe he’s gone! Have known Bob for many years. Another Martin. ((Jo)🌹 Bob was really MrRose. Hard to believe he’s gone! Have known Bob for many years. Another Martin. ((Jo)🌹 Bob was really MrRose. Hard to believe he’s gone! Have... Read more

Suzanne Horn

2021, Palm Desert, CA, USA

Suzanne Horn with her mentor, Bob Martin, at the Desert Rose Society Show on 11-13-21

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Suzanne Horn

This photo was taken while waiting for trophies to be awarded at the show. We had just returned from the ... Read more This photo was taken while waiting for trophies to be awarded at the show. We had just returned from the exhibitor's breakfast.... Read more This photo was taken while waiting for trophies to ... Read more

Lupe Enriquez

So sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. Bob was the first attorney I worked for at Meserve Mumper &Hughes in 1979. He gave me a chance since I had no experience working for lawyers. He was a brilliant lawyer but also very cool! Had some great times with Bob! RIP Bob 🙏❤️😔

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Richard Bullard

I never met Bob in person, but had several text conversations w/Bob. He was Always willing to share his vast knowledge with you. Bob also shared his beautiful garden that he and Dona proudly displayed. Without a doubt Bob will be missed greatly by All. Dona, family and friends, my sincere condolences to you.

Richard Bullard, Taylors SC

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Tracy Kramer

My condolences to the Martin Family. As an ARS member, I was used to seeing Bob's information in the ARS magazine and was honored to be able to see him live via computer when he gave his presentation to the Nashville Society. He was larger than life in the Rose World and gave all Rosarians an incredible legacy to aspire to. His loss has left a gaping hole in the World of Rosarians.

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Garry Chin

2021, Roseville, CA, USA

Bob explaining the significance of Baldo Villegas Gold Medal that was awarded at the recent ARS Convention.

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Garry Chin

Pictured Baldo Villegas, BobMartin & Linda Knowles. Pictured Baldo Villegas, BobMartin & Linda Knowles. Pictured Baldo Villegas, BobMartin & Linda Knowles.... Read more

Garry Chin

2021, Roseville, CA, USA

Bob Speaking at the SFhRS Garden Pot-Luck in his honor.

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Garry Chin

Pot-Luck was October 7, 2021 and Linda Knowles SFhRS had just introduced Bob. Pot-Luck was October 7, 2021 and Linda Knowles SFhRS had just introduced Bob. Pot-Luck was October 7, 2021 and Linda Knowles SFhRS... Read more

Garry Chin

Bob Martin speaking on the Beauty of Striped Roses at the 2021 ZOOMing for ROSES Northern California -Nevada-Hawaii District Conference on November 1, 2021.

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Bill Kozemchak

2019, Gettysburg, PA, USA

Spending time with Bob & Dona at the 2019 Gettysburg ARS Nationals

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Bill Kozemchak

2015, Syracuse, NY, USA

Speaker collage at the Syracuse ARS Nationals, showing a lot of Bob's good friends.

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Bill Kozemchak

2005

Ken Borrmann, Bob Martin, Bill Kozemchak at the 20005 Penn-Jersey District Rose Show

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Bill Kozemchak

2012, Palm Desert, CA, USA

Bob & Dona Martin 2012 Desert Palm RS Show, Doing Tabulation and Photography

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Bill Kozemchak

2015, Columbus, OH, USA

Bob judging with Elaine Adler at the 2015 Ohio ARS Nationals, doing what he loved.

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Bill Kozemchak

2015, Gettysburg, PA, USA

Penn-Jersey Mid Winter Speakers 2015 Sam Jones, Andrew Hearne, Monica Pape, Bill Kozemchak, Bob Martin & Tom Mayhew

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Bill Kozemchak

205, Syracuse ARS Nationals

Pat Shanley introducing the Exhibitors Panel of Bob Martin, Don Myers and myself . It was quite an honor to be included in this group.

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Bill Kozemchak

2021, Milwaukee, WI, USA

Bob's Farewell Banquet as he finished his term as ARS President, fortunately we were able to be there.

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Bill Kozemchak

2015, Syracuse ARS Nationals

Bob & Dona

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Bill Kozemchak

We were always happy to see Bob & Dona at rose events. Bob was someone I admired since I started growing... Read more We were always happy to see Bob & Dona at rose events. Bob was someone I admired since I started growing roses, and I am happy... Read more We were always happy to see Bob & Dona at rose events.... Read more

Wayne & Lyndy Myers

We feel so blessed to have gotten to know Bob better in the last few years. He was truly one of a kind. He left a very large foot print. We will miss his humor and his brilliant mind. Rest in Peace Bob

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