Joel Jesse Martin, 52, of Bend, Oregon passed away Sunday, April 12. He was born in Pendleton to Clayton Jesse and Fern Mildred (Hopkins) Martin.

He grew up in South America. He lived in various places in Oregon, but the last several years he was in Bend.

Joel had strong faith in the Lord. He was very active in his church and community.

He enjoyed hunting, hiking, fishing, and outdoor photography.

Joel is survived by: his parents, Jess and Fern Martin; sisters DD and her husband Jim Harris, LoraLee and her husband Jim Neuschwander, Dawn and her husband Steve Lincoln, and Becky and her husband Blaine Anders; and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Lewis Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made in his name to the Water Church in Bend, Oregon.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.