NEW HAVEN, Mo. — Willa Martin, 87, New Haven, Mo., departed this world on April 17, 2010, at New Haven Care Center in New Haven, Mo., with her husband, Chuck and daughter, Joyce by her side.
She was born June 12, 1922, in Knoxville, Tenn., to Oscar and Hattie (Garland) Goin. As an infant, she lived alternately in Knoxville and Saskatchewan, Canada, where her parents worked a 600-acre wheat farm. She was one of three children and the family eventually settled in Lapel where Willa received her schooling. She later married the late Theodore Aldred in Lapel and bore two children. Willa divorced in 1958.
Willa was employed by General Motors in Anderson as an assembly line worker. She later became a U.S. civil service employee in Indianapolis and Battle Creek, Mich., and it was during this career that she received many outstanding awards for her work. She remained in this career in service to her country until 1982 when she retired as a Military Personnel Management Specialist in St. Louis, Mo.
She met Charles A. "Chuck" Martin in 1966 in St. Louis, Mo., where he was also a civilian working for the military. They were married Feb. 14, 1973. This union enriched Willa's life and that of her family beyond measure. She and Chuck traveled extensively around the United States after their retirement. Willa loved dogs and had many canine companions throughout her life. She enjoyed the abundance of wildlife around her Washington, Mo., home, particularly the many species of wild birds.
She is survived by . . ..
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Fred Sterling Aldred; a sister, Trula (Paul) Hoke; and a brother, Roger Vance (Kathleen) Goin.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Brookside Cemetery in Lapel with Pastor Doug Barton officiating and burial will follow.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home, 1010 N. Main St., Lapel.
The family extends their deepest gratitude to the staff of New Haven Care Center for the loving care and attention paid to Willa during her final months. Willa loved her church family of the First United Methodist Church of Washington, Mo., and the family wishes to thank them for their devotion and support during Willa's illness.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 4349 Saint Johns Road, Washington, MO 63090-5749 or the Alzheimer's Association.
Published in the Herald Bulletin, Anderson, IN, 04/19/2010.
She was born June 12, 1922, in Knoxville, Tenn., to Oscar and Hattie (Garland) Goin. As an infant, she lived alternately in Knoxville and Saskatchewan, Canada, where her parents worked a 600-acre wheat farm. She was one of three children and the family eventually settled in Lapel where Willa received her schooling. She later married the late Theodore Aldred in Lapel and bore two children. Willa divorced in 1958.
Willa was employed by General Motors in Anderson as an assembly line worker. She later became a U.S. civil service employee in Indianapolis and Battle Creek, Mich., and it was during this career that she received many outstanding awards for her work. She remained in this career in service to her country until 1982 when she retired as a Military Personnel Management Specialist in St. Louis, Mo.
She met Charles A. "Chuck" Martin in 1966 in St. Louis, Mo., where he was also a civilian working for the military. They were married Feb. 14, 1973. This union enriched Willa's life and that of her family beyond measure. She and Chuck traveled extensively around the United States after their retirement. Willa loved dogs and had many canine companions throughout her life. She enjoyed the abundance of wildlife around her Washington, Mo., home, particularly the many species of wild birds.
She is survived by . . ..
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Fred Sterling Aldred; a sister, Trula (Paul) Hoke; and a brother, Roger Vance (Kathleen) Goin.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Brookside Cemetery in Lapel with Pastor Doug Barton officiating and burial will follow.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home, 1010 N. Main St., Lapel.
The family extends their deepest gratitude to the staff of New Haven Care Center for the loving care and attention paid to Willa during her final months. Willa loved her church family of the First United Methodist Church of Washington, Mo., and the family wishes to thank them for their devotion and support during Willa's illness.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 4349 Saint Johns Road, Washington, MO 63090-5749 or the Alzheimer's Association.
Published in the Herald Bulletin, Anderson, IN, 04/19/2010.
NEW HAVEN, Mo. — Willa Martin, 87, New Haven, Mo., departed this world on April 17, 2010, at New Haven Care Center in New Haven, Mo., with her husband, Chuck and daughter, Joyce by her side.
She was born June 12, 1922, in Knoxville, Tenn., to Oscar and Hattie (Garland) Goin. As an infant, she lived alternately in Knoxville and Saskatchewan, Canada, where her parents worked a 600-acre wheat farm. She was one of three children and the family eventually settled in Lapel where Willa received her schooling. She later married the late Theodore Aldred in Lapel and bore two children. Willa divorced in 1958.
Willa was employed by General Motors in Anderson as an assembly line worker. She later became a U.S. civil service employee in Indianapolis and Battle Creek, Mich., and it was during this career that she received many outstanding awards for her work. She remained in this career in service to her country until 1982 when she retired as a Military Personnel Management Specialist in St. Louis, Mo.
She met Charles A. "Chuck" Martin in 1966 in St. Louis, Mo., where he was also a civilian working for the military. They were married Feb. 14, 1973. This union enriched Willa's life and that of her family beyond measure. She and Chuck traveled extensively around the United States after their retirement. Willa loved dogs and had many canine companions throughout her life. She enjoyed the abundance of wildlife around her Washington, Mo., home, particularly the many species of wild birds.
She is survived by . . ..
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Fred Sterling Aldred; a sister, Trula (Paul) Hoke; and a brother, Roger Vance (Kathleen) Goin.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Brookside Cemetery in Lapel with Pastor Doug Barton officiating and burial will follow.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home, 1010 N. Main St., Lapel.
The family extends their deepest gratitude to the staff of New Haven Care Center for the loving care and attention paid to Willa during her final months. Willa loved her church family of the First United Methodist Church of Washington, Mo., and the family wishes to thank them for their devotion and support during Willa's illness.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 4349 Saint Johns Road, Washington, MO 63090-5749 or the Alzheimer's Association.
Published in the Herald Bulletin, Anderson, IN, 04/19/2010.
She was born June 12, 1922, in Knoxville, Tenn., to Oscar and Hattie (Garland) Goin. As an infant, she lived alternately in Knoxville and Saskatchewan, Canada, where her parents worked a 600-acre wheat farm. She was one of three children and the family eventually settled in Lapel where Willa received her schooling. She later married the late Theodore Aldred in Lapel and bore two children. Willa divorced in 1958.
Willa was employed by General Motors in Anderson as an assembly line worker. She later became a U.S. civil service employee in Indianapolis and Battle Creek, Mich., and it was during this career that she received many outstanding awards for her work. She remained in this career in service to her country until 1982 when she retired as a Military Personnel Management Specialist in St. Louis, Mo.
She met Charles A. "Chuck" Martin in 1966 in St. Louis, Mo., where he was also a civilian working for the military. They were married Feb. 14, 1973. This union enriched Willa's life and that of her family beyond measure. She and Chuck traveled extensively around the United States after their retirement. Willa loved dogs and had many canine companions throughout her life. She enjoyed the abundance of wildlife around her Washington, Mo., home, particularly the many species of wild birds.
She is survived by . . ..
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Fred Sterling Aldred; a sister, Trula (Paul) Hoke; and a brother, Roger Vance (Kathleen) Goin.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Brookside Cemetery in Lapel with Pastor Doug Barton officiating and burial will follow.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home, 1010 N. Main St., Lapel.
The family extends their deepest gratitude to the staff of New Haven Care Center for the loving care and attention paid to Willa during her final months. Willa loved her church family of the First United Methodist Church of Washington, Mo., and the family wishes to thank them for their devotion and support during Willa's illness.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 4349 Saint Johns Road, Washington, MO 63090-5749 or the Alzheimer's Association.
Published in the Herald Bulletin, Anderson, IN, 04/19/2010.
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