James Martin "Marty" Dostal
Marriages
Nova Irene Musgrove Dostal
Obituaries
Vail Daily page A7 - May 8, 2012
A memorial for James Martin “Marty†Dostal is planned for Saturday at Freedom Park in Edwards. Marty was a longtime local who passed away on Feb. 13, days short of his 65th birthday. The memorial will be at 11 a.m. followed by a reception and gathering of friends at the Singletree Pavilion.
The Dostal family traveled extensively before settling in Security, where Marty attended Widefield High School. In 1965, Marty joined the U.S. Army. Marty was a decorated veteran who served as a combat medic in the Republic of Vietnam with the Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division. Prior to serving with the Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol, he worked as a Medevac (dust-off) helicopter medic and also within the trauma center of the 326th Medical Battilion, where casualties from the battlefield were flown for emergency treatment.
Upon his return from Vietnam, Marty settled in Colorado Springs, where he married the love of his life, Nova Musgrove. Ultimately, Marty, Nova, and son Josh moved to the Vail Valley, where Marty worked in the construction industry for many years.
He is survived by his son, Josh, and grandson Jay Dostal, both of Gypsum. He is also survived by his mother, Shirley Dostal, and sisters, Kaylene and Rolene, all of Colorado Springs. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nova Dostal, father, Roland Dostal and grandson Alex Dostal.
Marty was proud of his service for his country and kept in touch with many of his Vietnam friends. He attended veteran reunions whenever possible across the country. Many of Marty's veteran friends will be coming to Vail this Saturday to remember their brother Marty, along with many of his family members. All of Marty's many Vail friends are invited to attend the memorial at Freedom Park as well. Marty will be greatly missed and remain in the hearts of those who loved him forever.
Vail Daily page A8 - February 28, 2012
MARTY DOSTAL, LONGTIME LOCAL RESIDENT.
Beloved longtime local resident and friend to all James Martin "Marty" DOSTAL passed away on Feb. 14, days short of his 65th birthday.
The Dostal family traveled extensively, including living in Japan, before settling in Security. Marty attended Widefield High School until 1965, when he joined the U.S. Army. Marty was a decorated veteran who served as a combat medic in the Republic of Vietnam with the Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, from June 1967 until February 1968. Prior to serving with the Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol, Marty worked as a Medivac (dust-off) helicopter medic, where casualties from the battlefield were flown in for emergency treatment. Marty later served in other postings in the U.S. and Europe for a total of 10 years service in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of staff sergeant.
Upon his return from Vietnam, he lived in Colorado Springs, where he married Nova Musgrove. Marty, Nova and son Josh eventually moved to the Vail Valley, where Marty worked for many years with B&B before branching off as a self-employed general contractor until his death. He worked on many projects throughout the Vail Valley.
He is survived by son Josh Martin DOSTAL and grandson Jay Martin DOSTAL, of Gypsum; mother Shirley L. DOSTAL and sisters Kayleen Dostal HOLLERAN and Rolene Dostal YOUNG of Colorado Springs. Marty was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nova Irene DOSTAL, grandson Alex DOSTAL and father Roland DOSTAL.
Marty was proud of his service for his country and kept in touch with many Vietnam vets all around the country and attended veteran reunions whenever possible. Motorcycle riding was one of Marty's favorite pastimes and passion. He did some lengthy rides across the country in the past several years, as well as riding all over Colorado. He also enjoyed gardening and watching his grandson Jay play football for the Eagle Valley Devils.
Marty was a wonderful friend to all who knew him. Many people loved and leaned on Marty because you could always count on him as a rock solid friend. He was a very cheerful guy, with a big smile and laugh and lots of stories. Marty was lots of fun to be with, and Marty will be greatly missed and in the hearts of all who loved him forever. And there you have it." (Marty's classic signature line; ending to all of his many stories.)
A celebration of life gathering will be held on Sunday at the Main St. Grill in Edwards at 3 p.m. A formal full military honors ceremony is being planned for a future date, which will be published a soon as it is determined. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations to the Marty DOSTAL/Jay DOSTAL college fund be sent to any First Bank. His Widefield High School class of '66 website is inviting the submission of Marty stories for publication. The site address is www.1966whs.com .
