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November 4, 1934—October 12, 2024 With great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Jackie Martin on October 12, 2024. She’s survived by her husband, William Martin, and after 72 years of marriage, Bill was comforted by his prayer that he could release her care to God. Jackie is also survived by her daughter, Laura Walton; and her grandchildren: Izaak Walton, Benjamin Walton, Holly Hoss, Janna Battenfield and Heather McKeown.

Her children: Debra Martin and William “Beau” Martin, Jr. preceded her in death, and we trust that Jackie is home with her children. Jackie was born November 4, 1934, in St John, KS.



She started out as a survivor from the great Dustbowl migration and she was raised in Texas and Idaho. No doubt her hardy upbringing helped her develop the mettle and character she needed to live with Bill for 72 years. Jackie loved flowers but she was never a wallflower.

She met Bill in the horn section in the High School Band. She graduated from Paul High School as a Salutatorian in 1951 and married Bill. Debra was born a full 12 months later.

She welcomed Beau and Laura in 1959 and 1960. Jackie put her book smarts and her gracious personality to work for her and had positions in banking and School Librarian. But her real love was travel.

Jackie’s Law commanded that at home you could complain but on a trip no griping was allowed. This love of adventure led to living overseas. From 1966 through 1970, Bill worked with the Department of Defense and the famil.

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