On November 15, 1955, Martin Timothy Hurt was born to Vance and Beatrice Hurt, in Seattle, WA. He passed away on December 20, 2020, at UW-NW Hospital in Seattle.
The seventh and last child, Martin was a very happy youngster, and was so loved and cared for by his siblings throughout his life.
His family remembers him as a very charming and easygoing person, with a gentle soul.
He enjoyed playing baseball as a young boy, both on Little League Teams and with a large circle of neighborhood friends. He also enjoyed taking his fishing pole down to Lake Union, in hopes of a "catch of the day".
Martin attended NQA (North Queen Anne Elementary School), Worth McClure Jr. High School, and Queen Anne High School, all in Seattle.
Music was a large part of Martin's life. He took an interest in guitar as a teen in the late 1960's. He was self-taught, and he enjoyed artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and many others of that era. Enjoying music was his way of handling the adversity that came into his life, it served him well as a calming force to get through difficult times.
At age 50 Martin was diagnosed with CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia). He received treatment for this over the past 14 years, at The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. He would often mention how thankful he was for their care of him, and that they allowed him to bring his guitar into the clinic so he could play his "tunes" for the people there. Playing his guitars meant everything to him. It brought him such peace.
He loved all things retro, especially those from the era in which he grew up. This included his favorite TV station that broadcast only TV shows from the 1950's-1980's. Among his most beloved shows were Andy Griffith, Bonanza, Perry Mason, Car 54, Barnaby, and many more.
We will miss our "uncomplicated", simple-living brother.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Vance and Beatrice Hurt, as well as his sister, Judith Claire Hurt.
He is survived by his sisters Paula Knauer of Shoreline, WA. , Susan White of San Pedro, CA. , Lynn Watters (Pat), of Colorado Springs, CO. , and Deborah Luce (Bob), of Mountlake Terrace, WA. He is also survived by his brother Stephen Hurt (Veronica), of Mountlake Terrace, WA. , as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you, to the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, for the unwavering support of our beloved brother Martin. We cannot express how grateful we are, for you all of you.
No service will be held at this time, due to Covid restrictions. The family will gather at a later time to honor Martin.
In memory of Martin, please send any remembrance to support either:
The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seattle, WA.
The Peoples' Memorial Co-Op in Seattle
A donation to any Food Bank of your choice