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Eleanor Post Martin

Eleanor Mae Martin, age 95, passed away November 27th, 2017 in Grants Pass, Oregon
She was born on April 25th, 1922 in Whittier, California to Del & Aleta Post. She was raised on an East Whittier citrus ranch on Lemon Drive with her three brothers, Arnold, Russell and Dean.
She attended East Whittier Elementary School and often mentioned that she had perfect attendance for 8 years. She graduated from Whittier High School and then attended The Bible Institute of Los Angeles.

On June 29th, 1942 she married her high school sweetheart Bill Martin and they were married almost 48 years when Bill died in 1990.

After Bill joined the Army in 1943 and was sent to Europe, Eleanor worked at the Western Union office in Whittier. Bill returned home in December 1945 and soon they started a family. Don was born in 47, Dan in 49, Darrell in 52 and Janice in 1954. With 4 Kids, Eleanor was a full time Mom but started working part time after all the kids were in school.

The family moved to Brea, Ca when Bill became a Police officer in 1955 and then moved to La Habra, Ca. in 1959 when he transferred to that Department.
When the kids left home, Bill and Eleanor moved to Chino, Ca. She had typing and office experience and worked for Dennison's in the City of Industry until her retirement.
In 1988 they moved to Grants Pass to be close to son Don and daughter Janice.

Eleanor had hundreds of family photos including some from the 1800's and spent many hours organizing, copying and placing in memory books. She also included information from her Mother's diaries.

Eleanor was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Faithful Follower of Jesus Christ and found great joy in teaching Sunday School and Children's Church. Her Children, Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren were her life.

She is survived by her three sons, Don Martin of Grants Pass, Dan Martin of Homeland, California, Darrell Martin of Whittier, California and daughter Janice Charles of Grants Pass; 15 Grandchildren and 17 Great Grandchildren

Services have been held. Condolences may be sent to the family at: [email protected]

Published by Whittier Daily News on Dec. 13, 2017.

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