Martha Crary Gregory

Lovely woman, Friend to all. John A. Howard, Texas

Martha's life was a testamony of grace and graciousness. A good friend, a great colleague who had only kind words for everyone. An aggressive professional with a southern touch. God speed good friend.

I was so fortunate to be one of those people who Martha took interest in. Lewis & Clark was so special to her, and as the new Secretary to the Board in 2004 Martha was intent on meeting me, showering me with advice and encouragement, and most improtantly her friendship. I have never known another person with her gifts for conversation and inclusion. Martha was unique in her ability to guide and inspire. Martha: we love and miss you, but mostly we are better for having known you and having...

We will all miss Martha. Her understanding and love of life, intelligent humor, and genuine interest and caring for others marked her as special in so many ways. She approached her life with grace and elan, and always brought those qualities generously to the rest of us. Those of us who had the privilege of knowing Martha and working with her will always remember the brightness she brought to us.

Martha was beautiful inside and out. She treated everyone with respect and dignity. Always positive. A wonderful colleague in every way

Martha taught me the true meaning of unconditional love. Martha touched my life deeply and I feel blessed to have known her. She will be missed.

May her memory be eternal.

Martha was my oasis. She was a place of safety, refuge, and replenishment. For 27 years she was the place I could go to talk about anything and everything. All topics entertained and any topic entertaining when discussed with her. She used to leave me phone messages saying that she had called and that she hoped the reason I was not answering the phone was because I was out dancing on tables. I never was -- more's the pity, perhaps -- but I loved it that she thought I might be. It was...

With deep respect for the exemplary dignity and love with which Martha lived her life.