Martha Louise Dickinson Rubicam

Dear Rubicams,
My brother Doug told me about your mom last week, and I found the notice on the Times/P-I website. It is an absolutely beautiful remembrance that captures exactly the spirit of your mom as I remember her! I was always very, very fond of her, even though the vast majority of the time that I spent with her I was a kid. I have some particularly warm memories from her houseboat on Lake Union (ask Doug about a party I attended at about 13 years of age!). What a unique and...

Our abundant love to Shannon, a dear friend for many years, and to Leslie who we met while Lori was playing at a Christmas party at the Floating Homes Association in Seattle some years ago. We will always remember Martha when we met her at Shannon's home in Venice, CA before Hilary was born. Within a very short time, we were able to capture Martha's true spirit and will always keep her memory in our hearts. We send our wishes and love to the Rubicam family.

All my sympathies from another Erwin. Alice, the oldest, has the best memory, but I remember the feeling we got at your house: as though we were at home. I'm so glad you all could be with her.

Regards and warm wishes

Alice Erwin, thank you for your sympathies. Mom was the best! She gave each of us, and many others, acceptance to live our lives as we chose. How wonderful to hear from you again. We loved playing with you as well. Best to you and your family.

Greetings to the Rubicam children from the Erwins. The picture of Martha as a young woman brought back many memories of going to your house to play with Deirdre, Shannon and Leslie. Your mother was so lively and so much fun, I was sorry to hear of her death.

Love you always Mom! What an inspiration you have been and will continue to be, not just for me but for the many who were touched by you. Thank you.

Shannon