Walter Wynn Martin
WALTER WYNN MARTIN died February 22, 2006 in Houston,TX at the age of 37. Though short, his life was filled with many accomplishments from an early age. During his years at Bellaire High School in Houston,TX, he was a medal-winning debater, a member of the National Honor Society, contributing editor for the Three Penny Press and a National Merit finalist. He continued his writing for the Thresher during his years at Rice University where he graduated with a degree in English in 1991. After graduation, his admiration for, and expertise in the life of Theodor Geisel (aka Dr. Suess) resulted in Wynn's teaching the first ever college level course on Dr. Suess at Rice. He was hit by a car at age 7 permanently injuring his leg, which rendered him unable to participate in sports, dancing or many physical activities. In spite of this, his strong spirit persevered and he made it his mission to help others in need. This led to his pursuit of nursing as a career. Wynn graduated from TWU's nursing program Magna Cum Laude in December 2005. In January 2006 he successfully completed the nursing state board exam to become a registered nurse. Wynn was excited about his new career and we all felt that he would be a fantastic nurse as helping people gave him his greatest enjoyment. His brother Scott, sister-in-law Jenny, niece Lyda, mother Sherry, father Perry will hold in their hearts his joyful, kooky spirit and remain committed to his values and purpose. Per Wynn's wishes and in lieu of flowers, gifts can be made in his memory to the Will Rice College General Support Fund at the Rice University Development Office, 6100 Main 77030. A memorial service will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 3816 Bellaire Blvd, Monday the 27th at 5pm. As per Wynn's wishes, a celebration of life party will be held at the Will Rice Commons at 6:30pm. Friends are encouraged to visit
http://www.on-sight.com/wynn and post stories, memories, photos and movies about Wynn.
February 27, 2006
Dear Perry and Sherry,
I am so very sad for your loss of your precious Wynn. I will not be able to be with you this afternoon but will hold you in my prayers and will see you soon.
Sue Barnum (Houston, TX )
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February 27, 2006
Dear Sherry and Perry,
Love embraced Wynn all of his life here and it still does in so many ways.
Love, Linda
Linda A Schmalstieg (Houston, TX )
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February 27, 2006
I remember Walter Wynn. I was a substitute teacher this particular day at Bellaire High and he was in my class. I got a chance to meet a wonderful person. He was such a delightful fellow. I called him my "Tommy Tune". Surely, he will be sorely missed. All who knew him loved him. Thank God for the chance to meet him.
Fay Calhoun (Houston, TX )
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February 27, 2006
Sherry and Family:
Hope GOD will give you all enough strength and courage in this difficult time!
May his soul rest in the arms of the LORD!
Mano Selvan (Sugarland, TX )
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February 27, 2006
My deepest sympathy on your loss. Wynn was a truly unique person and will be greatly missed.
Ana Davis (Houston, TX )
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February 26, 2006
Dear walter,
Although I nevr prsonally kew you, I shall pray that God rests your soul.
Ramon Mireles
[Rice class of '60]
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Ramon Mireles (Downey, CA )
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February 26, 2006
I can't believe that Wynn has passed! He was a very special person who truly cared about patients and the art of nursing. He was an exceptionally bright, and uncompromisingly witty individual. I shared two different clinical rotations with him, and I know he would have been great to his patient's. He will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to have crossed his path.
Joseph Michna (Deer Park, TX )