Thora Altcha Martin Obituary (1918 - 2010)

Thora Altcha Martin SUNSET - Thora Altcha Martin joined her cherished children Betty Jean Martin, Gordon J. Martin, Margie Ann Nelson, loving parents, eight siblings, and many family and friends in Heaven September 3rd, 2010 at the age of 92. She was born August 6th, 1918 the 7th of 9 children to Richard and Jacoba Fiet Galloway in Clawson, Idaho and raised on a 160 acre homestead in Bully Creek, Oregon. She married June A. Martin September 7th, 1935 and was later sealed in the Manti Temple September 7th, 1950. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was proud of her service in many capacities including cub scouts, mutual, primary, and ward and stake relief society presidency. Mom worked hard all her life, her hands were always busy sewing clothing and quilts, gardening, and making her incredible pies. She loved fishing, camping, traveling, and square dancing with the JJ Russlers but her greatest joy was being a mom to all the children who came into her life. She always made sure she had Christmas gifts for everyone in her entire extended family. Her integrity, incredible courage, and "I LOVE YOU"S will be greatly missed. She loved and was loved by all. She leaves behind her loving husband of 75yrs June A. Martin, daughters, Lois Ellsworth (Jerry), Connie Conatser (Mike), Merry Graham, son, Dan William Martin (Sherry), 30 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren, and 19 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West with a viewing from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. prior to services. Interment, Ogden City Cemetery. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 September 11, 2010 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 September 11, 2010 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 September 11, 2010 3:00 PM