Martha J. Nibler died March 18, 2013 in Orange City, FL. She was the first woman to work as a Police Officer and a Detective with the DeLand Police Department along- side her husband Frank who preceded her in death. She was a Marksman in shooting and was a master gardener specializing in orchids. Martha had one of the first convictions in the state using DNA forensics. After retiring in 1988, her time has been spent taking care of ailing friends with compassion and caring for her grandchildren. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter, Teresa Ward; sons, James and Steven Ward; grandchildren Logan and Kasey Ward; and great-grandchild, Alan Nutter. Graveside services will be held at 12:00PM on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at DeLand Memorial Gardens with Father Don Lyon officiating. Lankford Funeral Home is in charge.
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We lived down the street from Martha. So sorry to hear of her passing. The last time I talked with her was when you were having an estate sale. I worked with her at H & R Block several years ago. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Al & Terri Beasley
March 31, 2013
You will be so missed . I remember when we were young and only lived a half a block apart. Good memories. Heaven will welcome your good and loving heart
Charlene Mccary Cosimini
March 23, 2013
So sorry to lose another DHS friend, My thoughts are with
Bobby and their family.
Audrey Smith Whiddon
March 23, 2013
A friend,from DHS,and will notbe soon forgotten.
John Davis
March 22, 2013
Martha was such a sweet, caring person. She helped me so much when my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She took her to dr. appointments. The most memorable thing she did to help was staying with my mother everyday, all day at hospice while I was at work. That meant so much to me & my mother. I will never forget her kindness & generosity. Her family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Debbie Kelley
March 22, 2013
Martha was a great friend and one of the best female officers our department ever had. I hope Frank is "watching her back" now. Steve and Barbara
Stephen Edwards
March 22, 2013
Martha was loved by everyone who met her. She will be missed. She was a very special person and one of the best law enforcement officers i ever worked with. Prayers to the family.
Dennis McGuire
March 22, 2013
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