Obituary: Martin J. Canfield

 

Martin Jay “Marty” Canfield, 59, of Iola, Kansas, died Monday, November 2, 2015, at the Allen County Regional Hospital. Marty was born July 22, 1956, in Independence, Missouri. He served in the U.S. Navy for 11 years, and following his time in the service, he traveled working at nuclear power plants before becoming a field service engineer for Boiler Controls. 

 

Marty was in the marine engine room automation industry for more than 20 years servicing ships all over the world, working for G.R.Bowler, Inc. Marine & Industrial Controls, managing its VA shop for 13 years.

 

Cremation has taken place, and graveside services are scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2015, at Highland Cemetary in Iola, Kansas. Memorials to the American Cancer Society can be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola. For more information visit www.iolafuneral.com.