▰ Harriet Doris Martin Died May 19, … More Information |
Harriet Doris Martin, born August 13, 1923 entered eternal life May 19, 2016 in Maryland. Harriet was 92.
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Obituary: Harriet was born Harriet Doris Larsen, 13, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan. Her grandparents came to the US from Norway in the mid 1800s and settled in New York City among other Norwegian immigrants. Her father was a builder and moved to Detroit to take advantage of the building opportunities that the burgeoning auto industry created. Due to the depression, building opportunities in Detroit ceased and the family returned to New York in 1931 upon the promise of a job for her father in a factory. The family settled on Staten Island, and joined Zion Lutheran Church, a Norwegian church that was founded in 1894 and is still in existence today. The church was initially found by members of the sizable Norwegian community of Staten Island who wished to attend Lutheran worship and school in their native language. It was there that Harriet came to faith in Christ, a faith that was to be tested and strengthened by later challenges and losses in her life. Harriet graduated from Curtis High School in 1941 (also still in operation), and the byline under her yearbook picture states, A little bundle of joy. What was evident in high school would prove true throughout the years; she had a quick wit, a winsome smile, and an infectious laugh. high school she began working in clerical jobs in Manhattan, and she enjoyed working in the city and travelling to and from work on the State Island Ferry. One of her jobs was in Rockefeller Plaza, and she recalled bumping into Frank Sinatra in the lobby. On another occasion she and a girlfriend saw an elevator with only one other man in it; they quickly got in and laughed to themselves that they had a private elevator. When the gentleman got off, the elevator operator asked if they knew who he was. To their surprise, they found out it was John Rockefeller and they were in his private elevator. Harriet met her husband, Roy Martin, while he was stationed on Staten Island with the Coast Guard during WWII. met at a bowling alley, and her brother, feeling sorry for the lonely sailor, decided to invite him to their house. Harriet joked that she owled him over. She must have, because Roy called the house the next day and the couple began dating and fell in love. Roy received orders to Japan and asked Harriet to wait for him. He wrote letters every day, leading the mailman to comment to her mother, This guy must have it bad for your daughter. Roy got as far as Hawaii when the war ended, and he returned to Staten Island where the two were married on 13, 1946. moved to Beckley, West Virginia, Roys hometown. Roys family was Baptist and Harriet joined the 1st Baptist Church of Beckley. had 5 boys, David and Darrell who were twins, and Dwight, Gary and Paul. Darrell died 4 days after his birth and Dwight was still born. As David grew he began showing signs of being developmentally delayed and physically handicapped; it was determined that he suffered brain damage at birth, which was the cause of his twin brothers death. Harriet prayed that David would be OK, but when it was evident that he would be handicapped, she sought the Lord to know how to raise a special needs child as a young mother. 2 Corinthians 12:9 became a verse that especially spoke to her, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Life in West Virginia was not easy for the family financially. Nevertheless, God was faithful in providing their needs, and where Davids care was concerned, God provided an excellent pediatrician who won a national award for pediatrician of the year. In 1961 the family moved to the Washington, DC area where Roy had obtained a job as a security guard with the Federal government. In 1966 the family settled in District Heights, Maryland, which remained the family home for 34 years. During this time, Davids condition worsened and the doctors recommended that he be institutionalized. Harriets response was over my dead body. Her prayers for wisdom were answered as she always knew what David needed. She proved the doctors wrong and advocated for him to gain employment in a sheltered workshop. His health remarkably improved and he worked for over 30 years. She was able to balance the demands of raising and caring for a special needs child with always being present for and attending to the needs of Gary and Paul and running the household affairs in an organized manner. She learned to drive in her mid-40s. She was an excellent driver and was never daunted by occasionally getting lost, as she said it was the best way to find her way around. In addition to being a wife and mom, Harriet worked part-time as a teletypist for 25 years at Sears, and she was active in church, including briefly teaching a school class for mentally retarded adults. Roy died in 1989, and upon her retirement, Harriet continued her church involvement by attending senior adult Bible studies and social outings and retreats. Harriet, David and Paul moved to Bowie in 2000 to live in a house that could accommodate Davids needs. In 2001, at the age of 78, she suffered a stroke that left her paralyzed in her left hand and unable to walk. She gave permission for David to be placed in a group home, where he was proud of being able to live independently. He was there for only a few months when at the age of 55 he died unexpectedly from a heart attack. In 2005 Harriet was diagnosed with cancer, which was successfully removed before spreading, and in the last 8 years of her life she had Alzheimers disease, which progressed very slowly. 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▰ Harriet Doris Martin Died May 19, … More Information |
Harriet Doris Martin, born August 13, 1923 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master May 19, 2016 in Bowie, Maryland. Harriet was 92.
Family members and close friends: , Linda Bowen, Vibha Miller, Gloria Casteel, Terri Marie, Judy Winters, Janice Marks, Rolland, Gail And Laura Berg, Earlene Nicholson, Sue Fraley, Steve And Karen Knippenberg, Camilla Mitchell, Gina Higgs, Barbara Jones, Beverly Newman, Sue Novotny, Yvonne Sweeney, Peter Whitford, Jim & Terri Higgins, Beatrice Harrison, Dorothy Martin, Kea Henderson, Paul & Zenobia Lancaster, Olivia Ellis, New Hope Churchnof God, Jonathan Gray, Odette Bowen, Your Loving Grandson, Fred And Portia Jenkins, Frank Farley, Margeart Adams, Sue And John Novotny, Paul, Gary And Dorothy, Gail Larsen Berg, Howard Rasmussen, Denise Cox, Your Loving Son, Mary Fuller, Valerie Williams, Peggy Thornton, Bobby And Debbie Kappler, Angie Graham, Lisa Thompson, Tom & Pat Vandeventer, Your Loving Son, Lynn Winsell, Jean Simms, Tracey Alston, Lynn Watson, Pamela Roberts, Teslyn Hudgins, Lee Hatcher, Jacqueline Byrd |
▰ Harold V "Marty" Martin Died July 01, … More Information |
Harold V "Marty" Martin, 76, of Mechanicsville, Maryland departed this life July 1, 2010. Obituary published: July 02, 2010 in "LP Enterprise" |
▰ Harold V "Marty" Martin Died June 29, … More Information |
Harold V "Marty" Martin, age 76 of Mechanicsville, Maryland passed away June 29, 2010. Obituary published: June 30, 2010 in "Md Indep" |
▰ Harold Leroy Martin Died January 03, … More Information |
Harold Leroy Martin, 71, went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2002 in Hagerstown, Maryland. Obituary published: January 04, 2002 in "Hagerstown M-H" |
▰ Harold J Sr Martin Died January 16, … More Information |
Harold J Sr Martin passed away January 16, 2002 in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: January 17, 2002 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Harold Eugene Martin Died October 13, … More Information |
Harold Eugene Martin, age 68 of Maryland, born in Muncie, Indiana, entered Heaven's gates on October 13, 2000. Obituary published: October 14, 2000 in "Maryland G" |
▰ Harold Eugene Martin Died October 12, … More Information |
Harold Eugene Martin, of Maryland, born in Muncie, Indiana, passed from this life on October 12, 2000. Harold was 68. Obituary published: October 13, 2000 in "Annap MD Capital" |
▰ Harold Ernest Martin Died March 05, … More Information |
Harold Ernest Martin, age 72 of Williamsport, Maryland, entered eternal life March 5, 2001. Obituary published: March 06, 2001 in "Hagerstown M-H (MD)" |
▰ Harold Albert Martin Died April 03, … More Information |
Harold Albert Martin went into the presence of the Lord on April 3, 2001 in New Windsor, Maryland. Obituary published: April 04, 2001 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Harold Martin Died December 26, … More Information | Harold Martin, born March 17, 1939 entered Heaven's gates on December 26, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. Harold was 78. |
▰ Hal Kenneth Martin Died February 13, … More Information |
Hal Kenneth Martin, age 56 of Annapolis, Maryland, went to be with his Lord and Savior February 13, 2001. Obituary published: February 14, 2001 in "Wash Miss (MO)" |
▰ Hal Kenneth Martin Died February 09, … More Information |
Hal Kenneth Martin, age 56 of Maryland, born in Washington, Missouri, joined the Lord February 9, 2001. Obituary published: February 10, 2001 in "Maryland G" |
▰ Hal Kenneth Martin Died February 08, … More Information |
Hal Kenneth Martin, of Maryland, born in Washington, Missouri, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master February 8, 2001. Hal was 56. Obituary published: February 09, 2001 in "Annap MD Capital" |
▰ H Winifred "Winnie" (Light) Martin Died May 30, … More Information |
H Winifred "Winnie" (Light) Martin, of Hagerstown, Maryland, joined the Lord May 30, 1997. MARTIN was 86. Obituary published: May 31, 1997 in "Hagerstown M-H" |
▰ H Jane Martin Died May 09, … More Information |
H Jane Martin, of Hagerstown, Maryland, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before H May 9, 2000. MARTIN was 87. Obituary published: May 10, 2000 in "Hagerstown M-H" |
▰ Gwendolyn L Martin Died January 20, … More Information |
Gwendolyn L Martin passed away January 20, 2000 in Suitland, Maryland. Obituary published: January 21, 2000 in "Wash DC Post (DC)" |
▰ Gussie Mae (Morton) Martin Died May 24, … More Information |
Gussie Mae (Morton) Martin left this earth on May 24, 2000 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Temple Hills, Maryland. Obituary published: May 25, 2000 in "Wash DC Post (DC)" |
▰ Grover Edward Martin Died June 18, … More Information |
Grover Edward Martin, age 89 of Cumberland, Maryland, went to be with his Lord and Savior June 18, 1999. Obituary published: June 19, 1999 in "Cumberland T-N" |
▰ Grace Lillian (Deener) Martin Died August 25, … More Information |
Grace Lillian (Deener) Martin, of Knoxville, Maryland, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home August 25, 2004. Grace was 94. Obituary published: August 26, 2004 in "Hagerstown M-H (MD)" |
▰ Grace E (Mccaslin) Martin Died August 05, … More Information |
Grace E (Mccaslin) Martin passed away August 5, 2006 in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: August 06, 2006 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Gordon M Martin Died January 13, … More Information |
Gordon M Martin died unexpectedly on January 13, 2007 at the age of 90 in Rockville, Maryland. Obituary published: January 14, 2007 in "Wash DC Post (DC)" |
▰ Goldie (Cox) Martin Died November 16, … More Information |
Goldie (Cox) Martin, of Maryland, born in Harlan, Kentucky, went into the presence of the Lord on November 16, 1998. Goldie was 81. Obituary published: November 17, 1998 in "Annap MD Capital" |
▰ Gloria Jean Martin Died June 14, … More Information |
Gloria Jean Martin, age 55 of Hagerstown, Maryland passed away June 14, 1999. Obituary published: June 15, 1999 in "Hagerstown M-H" |
▰ Gloria Jean Martin Died June 13, … More Information |
Gloria Jean Martin, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away peacefully June 13, 1999. Gloria was 55. Obituary published: June 14, 1999 in "Hagerstown M-H" |
▰ Gloria J (Bauers) Martin Died August 04, … More Information |
Gloria J (Bauers) Martin went into the presence of the Lord on August 4, 2004 in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: August 05, 2004 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Glenna Aleen (Albright) Martin Died July 20, … More Information |
Glenna Aleen (Albright) Martin passed away July 20, 1999 in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: July 21, 1999 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Glenn L Martin Died December 04, … More Information |
Glenn L Martin, of Baltimore, Maryland, entered Heaven's gates on December 4, 1955. Glenn was 69. Obituary published: December 05, 1955 in "Cincinnati E/P (OH)" |
▰ Glenn L Martin Died December 04, … More Information |
Glenn L Martin, of Baltimore, Maryland, died on December 4, 1955. Glenn was 69. Obituary published: December 05, 1955 in "Tonawanda News (NY)" |
▰ Glenn J Martin Died December 02, … More Information |
Glenn J Martin passed away December 2, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: December 03, 2008 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Glenn Frederick Sr Martin Died September 12, … More Information |
Glenn Frederick Sr Martin, age 88 of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this world into the next September 12, 2007. Obituary published: September 13, 2007 in "Hagerstown M-H" |
▰ Glenn E Martin Died January 01, … More Information |
Glenn E Martin, a resident of Knoxville, Maryland for decades, died January 1, 2008 in Knoxville, Maryland at the age of 71. Obituary published: January 02, 2008 in "Hagerstown M-H" |
▰ Glendora M (Handy) Martin Died March 16, … More Information |
Glendora M (Handy) Martin passed away March 16, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: March 17, 2008 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Glen "Tom" "Charlie" Martin Died January 10, … More Information |
Glen "Tom" "Charlie" Martin, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed from this world into the next January 10, 2011. Glen was 75. Obituary published: January 11, 2011 in "Hagerstown M-H" |
▰ Gladys (Hyde) Martin Died June 11, … More Information |
Gladys (Hyde) Martin passed away June 11, 2006 in Clinton, Maryland. Obituary published: June 12, 2006 in "N Virginia Daily (VA)" |
▰ Gerard T Martin Died November 19, … More Information |
Gerard T Martin, age 95 of Cumberland, Maryland, entered eternal life November 19, 2001. Obituary published: November 20, 2001 in "Cumberland T-N" |
▰ Geraldine L Martin Died August 29, … More Information |
Geraldine L Martin passed away August 29, 2007 in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: August 30, 2007 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ Gerald Lorne Martin Died July 30, … More Information |
Gerald Lorne Martin, 71, of Hagerstown, Maryland departed this life July 30, 2009. Obituary published: July 31, 2009 in "Hagerstown M-H" |
▰ Georgia C Martin Died July 28, … More Information | Georgia C Martin, born February 17, 1944 joined the Lord July 28, 2016 in Brentwood, Maryland. Georgia was 72. |
▰ George William Martin Died March 10, … More Information |
George William Martin, age 41 of Baltimore, Maryland, passed from this world into the next March 10, 1998. Obituary published: March 11, 1998 in "News Journal (DE)" |
▰ George Wellington Martin Died February 21, … More Information |
George Wellington Martin, age 87 of Frederick, Maryland, went to be with the Lord on February 21, 2007. Obituary published: February 22, 2007 in "Cumberland T-N" |
▰ George Wellington Martin Died February 21, … More Information |
George Wellington Martin, age 87 of Frederick, Maryland, passed away peacefully February 21, 2007. Obituary published: February 22, 2007 in "Frederick P" |
▰ George W Martin Died March 10, … More Information |
George W Martin left this earth on March 10, 2006 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in Columbia, Maryland. Obituary published: March 11, 2006 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ George L Martin Died January 23, … More Information |
George L Martin, of Timonium, Maryland, entered eternal life January 23, 2002. George was 59. Obituary published: January 24, 2002 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ George Ivy Martin Died October 12, … More Information |
George Ivy Martin, of Cape St Claire, Maryland, passed from this world into the next October 12, 1996. George was 78. Obituary published: October 13, 1996 in "Annap MD Capital" |
▰ George Herbert Martin Died October 02, … More Information |
George Herbert Martin, 93, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 2, 2008. Obituary published: October 03, 2008 in "Baltimore Sun" |
▰ George Herbert Martin Died October 02, … More Information |
George Herbert Martin, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, gained his wings on October 2, 2008. George was 93. Obituary published: October 03, 2008 in "Wash DC Post (DC)" |
▰ George Anthony Vl Martin Died January 26, … More Information |
George Anthony Vl Martin, of Towson, Maryland, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 26, 1999. George was 53. Obituary published: January 27, 1999 in "Aegis" |
▰ George A Jr Martin Died June 18, … More Information |
George A Jr Martin, age 83 of Maryland, born in Providence, Rhode Island, went to be with the Lord on June 18, 2007. Obituary published: June 19, 2007 in "Frederick P" |
▰ George A Jr Martin Died January 11, … More Information |
George A Jr Martin left this earth on January 11, 2000 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in Baltimore, Maryland. Obituary published: January 12, 2000 in "Baltimore Sun" |
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