Lucas A. Martin Obituary (1992 - 2012)

Lucas A. Martin, 19 years of age, of Beatrice passed away at his home Wednesday afternoon, April 25, 2012. He was born on June 21, 1992 in Alliance, NE. Lucas was a 2011 graduate of Beatrice High School and was currently attending school at Southeast Community College in Beatrice. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Beatrice involved in the JOYS group at the church, and was baptized there on August 30, 1992 and confirmed on April 3, 2006. While attending Beatrice High School, Lucas was involved with the yearbook staff, orchestra, and was a member of the Cross Country, Swimming and Diving, and Soccer teams. Lucas was currently a volunteer assistant coach with the 2012 Beatrice High School Boys Soccer Team. The 2012 Beatrice High School Boys Soccer Team, coaches and managers, and all of Lucas' former high school teammates on the Cross Country, Swimming and Diving, and Cross Country teams will serve as honorary casket bearers at his service. He really enjoyed participating in soccer, and collected soccer balls and soccer shoes. Survivors include his Mother Doris Martin; Father Al Martin, both of Beatrice; Brother Zac Martin of Wymore; Grandmother Dorothy Schafer of Beatrice; niece Taionna Martin and nephew Quezay Martin; God Parents Barb and Lawrence Adam of Kansas City, MO.; and Best Friend Trevor Williams of Beatrice. Lucas was preceded in death by his grandparents Charlotte and Dan Cross, Vernon Martin and Wayne Schafer. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church in Beatrice with Reverend Dr. Jimmy Shelbourn officiating. Private inurnment of his ashes will be held at a later date. There will be no public viewing as cremation has taken place, but a register book will be available for signatures Monday from 10-5:00, Tuesday from 9-9:00, and Wednesday from 9-noon at the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice with the family greeting friends from 6-7:30 Tuesday at the funeral home. A family prayer service will be held 2:15 Wednesday at the church. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, Lucas' memorial will be donated to the new Beatrice High School Sports Complex with Julie Hay in charge. Sign Lucas' guest book at www.ghchapel.com. These services have been entrusted to the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.