Margery Martin

MARTIN, Margery A.
Of Delton

Passed away December 17, 2011. Margery was born January 1, 1938 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Bennett and Edna (Armstrong) Craker. On September 1, 1956, Margery married Richard N Martin in Cloverdale and attended County Normal, had four children and returned to college; attending Kellogg Community College and later Western Michigan University, earning her teaching degree. Her teaching experience started at a one room school house and she retired after twenty seven years as an elementary teacher for Delton Kellogg Schools, where she had a lasting impact on many of her students. Margery was a active member of the Bernard Historical Society and Faith United Methodist Church, a Boy Scout Merit Badge Counselor for Troops 50 and 108, a Campfire Girl Leader, and a Methodist Youth Fellowship Leader for many years. Through the Barry Community Foundation, Margery established an endowment fund allowing Delton Kellogg elementary students to receive a pine tree seedling every year for Arbor Day. Margery is survived by her children, Ruth (Tim) Arney of Hamilton, Michael (Kathy) Martin of Shawnee, Kansas, Margaret Martin of Delton, and Roger (Roxanne) Martin of Kalamazoo, a brother; Arthur Craker, of Mesa, AZ, a sister, Carol Ruddy of Delton; a brother in law, Robert Martin of Foreston, MN; seven grandchildren; one great grandson and several nieces and nephews. Margery was preceded in death by her parents, and her beloved husband, Richard on July 28, 2005. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at
the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at 11:00 AM at Faith United Methodist Church. Burial will take place in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Bernard Historical
Society or the Margery Martin Endowment Fund in care
of Barry Community Foundation will be appreciated. Please visit www.williams-goresfuneral.com to view or sign Margery's online guest book.