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Martha Ussery Obituary

USSERY, MARTHA KATHERINE FINN Martha Katherine Finn Ussery passed peacefully of natural causes, April 21, 2006 at Sunrise Retirement Home, Mission Viejo, CA. She was ninety-one. Born July 14, 1914 at Compton, CA. Graduated from the Academy of the Visitation in St. Louis, Missouri, Class of 1934. Married USN Seaman, Whalin Field (Whitey) Ussery, March 14, 1936. Martha is survived by brothers, Lt. John W. Finn, MOH, USN Retired, Pine Valley, CA and O. Francis Finn, Chula Vista, CA; daughter Truth M. Ussery Hawley, Vista, CA, grandson Timothy R. Hawley, Meridian, ID, granddaughters, Jennifer Hawley Myers of Dana Point, CA and Bethany Hawley Falefitu, San Jacinto, CA, 5 great-grandchildren. A public memorial service will be held Monday, May 1, 2006, 1:00 PM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 2755 55th Street, San Diego, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested in her name, to the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen, Scholarship Fund, c/o AAO Treasurer, J.J. Lamaitre, 9691 Bundy Dr., Santee, CA 92071-2771.Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Apr. 29, 2006.

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Heidi Ellingson

May 9, 2006

To Martha's Family,



It was a great pleasure to have met Martha the summer of 2004 she was a sweet lady.

Jim and Carolyn Thomas

April 30, 2006

To Martha's family, Please know that we will all miss Martha's smiling face and sense of humor that she shared with us at the many AAO conventions that she attended with John. The entire Finn family has truly been an inspiration to us all and Jim and I feel blessed to have been able to consider Martha a friend.

Digger & BJ O'Dell

April 29, 2006

We have fond memories of Martha when she attended the AAO Conventions with her Brother John Finn. We will be with you in Spirit when you celebrate her life.

Edward and Linda Scott

April 29, 2006

The lord has another angle at his side. Martha, even at rest you continue to shine your light of hope, vertue and strenght for all others behind you to carry forward and onward. Till we all meet once again you have shown us the correct paths to be undertaken.

Gary & Mary Ann Laun

April 29, 2006

The passing of dear Martha has saddened our hearts. We loved and admired her as we did our own mothers. We loved to listen to her stories of the fabulous Finn family and watch her eyes twinkle as she told us of her memories. Her voice had a special quality that made you smile just to be around her and listen to her speak. We remember the first time we met Martha at a surprise birthday party we had for John (85th) and Martha (80th)at our home in San Diego. We had the honor of introducing the Finns to the AO Association and it was the first time we saw John speachless, he had his family, his ordies and his cronies all around him and Martha beamed with pride. Martha took great pride in all her family and that was evident in the way she spoke of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her heart was broken when Niles passed away and we hope she is smiling down on us now as she joins her beloved husband Whitey, her son Niles, her sister Lucille and her half brother Louie in the glory of heaven. Until we meet again dear Martha your family has our love, prayers and sympathy. You have touched our lives and our hearts and you are missed.

Charles and Beverly Onken

April 29, 2006

She was a great Lady and will be missed by all.

Carl Collier

April 29, 2006

God Bless You Martha, You have lived a Wonderful life.We will Miss Your Smiling Face at the Aviation Ordnancemens Conventions.John, We Are Looking Forward To Seeing You In Reno In JULY...Carl & Stella,Collier.

Marleen & Dick Grass

April 29, 2006

Martha was a wonderful lady that we enjoyed seeing and talking to over the years. She will be missed by us and all that came in contact with her.

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