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Martha Roberts

Albany, Oregon

1954 - 2023

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Martha Roberts

May 22, 1954 - Nov. 11, 2023

CORVALLIS - Martha Roberts, known to her friends and family as Marty, was born May 22, 1954, and died suddenly on November 11, 2023, to the grief of many.

She was born in Medford, OR, graduated from Grant high...

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Marty and I sang together in Choir and in district vocal solo duets. She is so gifted in many things and I will miss her.... Condolences to her family. You are the best Marty!!! See ya later...until we meet again.....

In 1980, Marty taught me how to dance jitterbug and worked out a routine that included multiple aerial maneuvers. She and I performed and demonstrated this routine for several years. At one point a student in Kathy Kerr´s dance class jokingly asked if we could demonstrate the hip-sits, stratal and head-stand in slow motion. Marty and I looked at each other for a split second, before, then did as requested. I have danced jitterbug with great enthusiasm ever since, teaching my partners the...

Marty and CB (Carolyn Brown) were my roommates in a tiny house (the Abodelet) in 1978/9 or thereabouts. We were part of the folk dance community, and they attended our wedding. I am glad to know that she lived a full life and shared my love of hiking, nature, and gardening. Rest in Peace, Marty.