Landon Michael Martin Obituary (2023)

Landon "Mike" Michael Martin, (78), of Hamilton, Montana, passed away on December 1, 2023, surrounded by family and his beloved dog, T-Bird. Landon, fondly known as Mike, was born to Landon and Barbara Martin, on October 1, 1945, in Elmira, New York. The family moved to Spotsylvania, Virginia, where Mike graduated from Spotsylvania High School. After graduation, Mike joined the Army National Guard, where he received numerous awards for rifle and sharp shooting. In August 1984, Mike married Joanne Burnette, and came into his stepchildrens lives when they were teenagers and preteens. They all quickly formed an unbreakable bond. Mike and Joann resided in Stafford, Virginia, until October of 2016, when they relocated to Hamilton, Montana to be closer to their daughter. Mike had a variety of careers over his lifetime, but his love was his landscaping company The Rose Gardener. He made lifetime friends during the time he owned and operated the business. Mike was a Master Gardener and avid fly fisherman. Mike was an amazing cook and had a quick wit. Up until his final day he was cracking jokes with his hospice team. Prior to his move to Montana Mike was an active member of the Fredericksburg Elks Lodge. When Mike decided to move forward with hospice, he was asked what exactly he wanted, and he stated he wanted to be in his recliner, watching it snow with his dog by his side surrounded by family. The night Mike passed Yakima had their first snowfall of the year. Mike was sitting in his recliner with T-bird at his feet, surrounded by family. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Barbara (Batterson) Martin and Landon Martin, and his wife of 35 years, Joanne (Rolewitcz) Martin. He is survived by his step-daughters, Wendy (John) Dickinson of Powhatan, VA, Lisa (Bob) Layton of Mesquite, NV, Virginia (Lou) Villemez of Yakima, WA and Cote Stawson of Norfolk, VA, his grandchildren, Melanie (Tom) DIsidoro of Hamilton, MT, Hillary (Joel) Hellman of Newport News, VA, Jacob DIsidoro of Missoula, MT, Justin (Amber) Stawson of Virginia Beach, VA, Anne Marie Dickinson of Richmond, VA, Benjamin DIsidoro of Richmond, VA, and lastly his beloved dog, T-Bird. The family would like to thank Astria Hospice of Yakima, WA, for their kindness and support during Mikes final days. In lieu of flowers, Mike asked that donations be made to BPOE Fredericksburg Elks 875 (11309 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg, VA 22408) or to your local Humane Society. At Mikes request, a Celebration of Life will be held at the Fredericksburg Elks Lodge in Spring of 2024. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com