Martha Beeuwkes Hossman

Martha Beeuwkes HOSSMAN On November 15, 2009 in her home in Seattle, Washington, Martha "Marty" Beeuwkes Hossman departed this life just a day before her 99th birthday. Born in Bloomfield N.J. to Reinier Beeuwkes and Anna New Beeuwkes, Martha was one of three children. She is prede ceased by a twin sister, Marjorie Beeuwkes Shuler and an older brother, Reinier Beeuwkes, Jr. At an early age Martha and her family moved to Seattle where Martha grew up. She graduated from the University of Washing ton where she joined Alpha Omi cron Pi sorority, maintaining a lifetime membership. In Seattle Martha met and married her late husband, Carl L. Hossman, and together they raised two children. Martha was a lady that savored life, thrived on adventure, and sought continuously to learn. Well into her late 90s she spent several hours every day working on her computer while continuing the study of French. An admirer of Grandma Moses, she took up drawing at age 98. She loved a daily game of double solitaire with her beloved caregivers and often won. She had a wry sense of humor and was a fun, loving per son who truly cared about people. She loved dogs and considered them people too. She gave gener ously to family, caregivers and organizations important to her. Moreover, she gave of herself, her attention, her love and her personal time. Martha believed in practicing the golden rule and touched the hearts and lives of all who knew her in a very profound and personal way. Survivors include Martha's daughter, Alix Hossman McDonough, her husband Thomas Heiple, son Carl L. Hossman Jr. and wife, Ginny, two grand- children, Andrew and Ashley Hossman, her husband Josh Klakring and their son, Wyatt. Ad ditional survivors include nieces, Leslie Blaine and Betsy Beeuwkes Cook, nephews, Reinier III, John and Henry Beeuwkes and William R. Shuler, Jr. A private family service will be held in Seattle.