Rose Martin

Rose Martin, age 77, of Grants Pass, died peacefully Friday, April 20, 2012 at Three Rivers Community Hospital.

Private services and interment will be at Eagle Point National Cemetery. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangement.

Remembrances may be made to the Women’s Crisis Support Team, 560 NE F Street Suite A #430, Grants Pass, Oregon 97526.

Rose was born September 30, 1934 in Portland, Oregon to Albert & Lillian Rhyner. On August 6, 1953 in Melbourne, Pennsylvania she married Donald Martin. After moving extensively as a military family, they settled in Grants Pass in 1970. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and cared deeply for her family.

In her younger years she volunteered in organizations that her children were involved in. She was later very active in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s activities.

Her hobbies included playing bunco, bingo, and cards. She also enjoyed going to Seven Feathers.

Survivors include a son, Don Martin of Medford, Oregon; a daughter, Candy Rochholz of Grants Pass, Oregon; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Martin on May 12, 2007; and three brothers.