Aberdeen resident Gillis P. Martin passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital. He was 62. Gillis was born May 20, 1954, in San Francisco, Calif., to Gill and Bonnie (Olson) Martin.

He was raised in Aberdeen and graduated from Weatherwax High School. On Nov. 22, 1995, he married the love of his life Jane Gibbs in Reno, Nev. She survives him at the family home.

Gillis had worked for over 30 years in the auto industry including Duane Dewees as the new car sales manager, followed by Five Star Dealerships in Aberdeen, Wash. from where he retired.

He loved to cook, work in the yard, travel and shoot pool for the men’s league on the Harbor.

Gillis was preceded in death by his parents Gill and Bonnie Martin, brother Gene Martin and is survived by his loving wife Jane Martin, brother Gary Martin and wife Debi of Aberdeen, Wash.; Gillis and Jane’s children Brian Milbourn of Montesano; Terri Waite and husband Morgan of Aberdeen, Wash. and Tanya Milbourn of Olympia; seven grandchildren and five nieces and nephews, Jason, Christopher, Danielle, Nicole and Noah Martin.

A celebration of his life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, at the 40 et 8 in Aberdeen. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Relay for Life.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison Family Mortuary in Aberdeen. To sign the online guestbook and to share memories please visit www.harrisonfamilymortuary.com.