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1939 - 2007
 Barbara Ann Martin age 68 of Greenville died peacefully at home Thursday September 6, 2007. She was born in Greenville August 23, 1939 the daughter of Louis R. and Lucille W. Palmer Jones. Her father preceded her in death in 1988.
Barb was married in Greenville on September 6, 1958 to Roger G. Martin. They began their 49 years together loving their family and friends with her enjoyment of the outdoors and activities of boating , bowling, camping especially at Lake Michigan and in Florida.
She was a former member of the Child Study Club in Greenville and always involved with the adventures of her children and their families. She was also a member of the Gulf Stream Yacht Club of Boca Raton Florida.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and a dear friend to all her family and many friends and left this world knowing her love to them was readily returned to her.
She is survived by her devoted husband Roger and two adored and loving children, Michael and Peggy Martin and Nancy and Kevin Martin all of Greenville, also her grandchildren, Tommy and Kristina, Lydia, Molly,and Emily Martin , Mitchell and Marissa Owen, her mother Lucille Jones of Greenville, sisters; Deanna and Larry Corwin of Greenville and Lena Mattson of Gowen and brother Ronald and Elizabeth Jones, Greenville, her husband’s family, Kenneth and Shirley Martin of Belding, Linda Boyce of Greenville, Mary Martin of Sheridan, Denise and David Jacobsen of Greenville and Mike and Sue Russell of Ada , her step mother-in-law, Shirley Higgins of Greenville and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday September 9, 2007 at 1:30 PM from Hurst Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Johnston officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Memory Gardens, Belding. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 7 to 8:30 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Spectrum Health Blodgett oncology unit.
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There are currently 16 condolences.
Ann Bromley
Monday September 10, 2007 at
11:22 PM
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Oh Nancy--I am hugging you in my heart. I know that all of you will miss her, but you will eventually find great peace, knowing that Mom's courageous fight is over---and that she is with God, where all is new again. I'm sorry I didn't know earlier--I would have been there! Ann
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Vance & Leslie
Monday September 10, 2007 at
3:06 PM
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Our thoughts are always with you.
Please be sure to call if any of you need an ear. Or even just some watermellon.. I'm good for both. Love you all Leslie
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Marilyn Chapin
Monday September 10, 2007 at
1:11 PM
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Nancy
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. You are in my prayers.
Marilyn Chapin
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Mike & Cindy Bracey
Sunday September 9, 2007 at
10:28 AM
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Martin Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I understand that the past several weeks have been very difficult for all of you. Barb was always very kind to me and I know she was greatly loved by her family. She will be missed by everyone who knew her!
You all will remain in our parayers.
Mike, Cindy, Kenzie, & Jake Bracey
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Bill Crystler
Sunday September 9, 2007 at
7:57 AM
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My thoughts and prayers are with the family!
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Mark & MaryEllen Sankovitch
Saturday September 8, 2007 at
9:17 PM
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Dear Martin family, We are very saddened by your news. You will all be remembered in our prayers.
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Arnold & Marilyn Fisher
Saturday September 8, 2007 at
6:09 PM
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To Roger, Nancy, Mike and families. We are sincerely sorry to receive the sad news to-day. We will keep you in our prayers.
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Bill & Ann Mallindine
Saturday September 8, 2007 at
10:20 AM
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Roger we are grieving with you please accept our condolences, we are praying for you
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Bill, Julie Mallindine and Children
Saturday September 8, 2007 at
10:07 AM
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We are very sorry for your loss. Barb was a sweet woman with always a kind word. We will remmeber her and you in our prayers.
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Cheryl Mallindine Weibel
Saturday September 8, 2007 at
10:03 AM
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Roger and family -- My condolences and heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
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Sue Feuerstein
Saturday September 8, 2007 at
9:38 AM
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Nancy, You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers. Barb was a great lady who will be dearly missed. She was always smiling & I enjoyed the times I got to wait on her at the bank.
Sue Feuerstein
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Joan Curtis Kopf Burnell
Friday September 7, 2007 at
8:50 PM
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roger,
so sorry for your loss. Barbara was indeed a very sweet person. I was widowed in 91 and can understand your pain.
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Cori Castro-Anderson
Friday September 7, 2007 at
7:15 PM
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Nancy & Kevin, Mike & Peggy~
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. I know that there is nothing to be done to ease the pain now except to know that she fought this horrible disease very courageously. She is at peace and free from suffering.
Doug, Cori, Zoe & Mason
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Bob Bredeweg
Friday September 7, 2007 at
3:40 PM
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Roger,
my sincere sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with you as you mourn and yet remember the good times.
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Mike Castro
Friday September 7, 2007 at
12:22 PM
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My heart goes out to you all.You
have walked a tough road. The one
you will travel now they say will
become easier with time. As you know Nancy , I'm there if you need
me.
My thoughts are with you and your
family.
Mike Castro
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Stephen Hole
Friday September 7, 2007 at
8:47 AM
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Nancy, I am very sorry for the loss of your mother. You and all of your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Stephen Hole
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