Honoring Ross Martin's Legacy for His Girls

The loss of our dear friend Ross Martin has left us all with a sizable hole in our collective hearts. Ross personified warmth and kindness and anyone who met him quickly considered him a friend. His goofiness was part of his charm, his laugh was contagious, and his hugs were wrapped in genuine love. While spelling and grammar weren't his strong suit, his messages were filled with a deep appreciation of life and how happy he was to be living it with the people that meant the most to him. Whether creating meals, sharing his appreciation of Western mountains and rivers, or enjoying the music that he loved, Ross touched the lives of so many.

Ross was a passionate and accomplished chef who loved good food and more importantly, the way that it brought people together. He earned the admiration and respect of the Telluride community over the 20+ years he spent in various kitchens creating menus highlighting his knowledge, expertise, and love of excellent cuisine. But there was no role in life that meant more to Ross than being a Dad. Fatherhood was truly his calling and he was so proud of Lylah, Sofia, and Ava during all of the little and big moments they shared together.

We've created this page to honor Ross and what he meant to all of us; his friends, his community, and most of all his three girls who will now navigate a world without him. The funds raised will help provide for their future and give them the stability they need as they pursue their educational goals and life dreams. Any contribution, big or small, will make a meaningful impact during this heartbreaking time. Thank you for helping us create an opportunity where this incredible outpouring of love will serve as another memory of Ross that will never be forgotten.

"But I'll see you in the sky above,

In the tall grass, in the ones I love.

You're gonna make me lonesome when you go."

- Bob Dylan