This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: MARTIN, HOROWITZ Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22718/mb.ashx Message Board Post: MARTIN, Arland Francis Age 87 Longtime resident of Kalamazoo-Portage, passed away April 20, 2008 in Brandon, Florida. Arland was a World War II veteran and a retired high school principal. He taught at Cadillac High and served as principal at Boyne City, Portage and Portage Northern during his 34 year career in the Michigan school system. He was involved with the founding of Portage Northern High School and served as the school's first principal. He was inducted into the Portage Northern Athletic Hall of Fame in 1990. Arland is well remembered by many of his former colleagues and students. He shared their enthusiasm and always had the ability to make each one feel like they were someone special. Arland was a devoted and cherished husband and father. He was a humble, modest man who touched so many lives with his kindness. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Beatrice; daughters, Marianne Kay Horowitz and Kathryn Lee Martin; and three grandsons, Jeffrey, Sam and Alexander. In lieu of flowers, those who! wish may contribute to Hospice or to First United Methodist Church of Portage. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/23/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.