Terry Martin

To Terry's Family:

I knew Terry in several capacities. Tennis, where she had this weird shot that we dubbed the "shovel shot". We had great times batting that ball around.

We served on City Council together and spent many hours stuffing envelopes and debating current issues facing Ann Arbor. You always knew where she stood on any of those issues.

Terry served her community well, and had a host of friends. She will be missed and I send my sympathy...

To the Martin family--
I first met Mrs. Martin when I was just starting college at U of M and Stephanie and I would occasionally meet her for dinner at the Red Bull. We would always have spirited discussions about our politics (which differed greatly) and our goals in life. She helped me to redefine my own beliefs and taught me to express them coherently and with passion. Those meals were some of my best memories from my time in Ann Arbor. The world has truly lost a treasure, and I...

Dear Martins, especially Jon,
Although this seems somewhat impersonable to write on the internet, I wanted to immediately express my heartfelt sympathy to your family. I have so many wonderful memories of your folks and when I would go home to visit, always tried to stop by and see your mom. Unfortunately, the last time I was there, your mom was recuperating and I was busy with my family having lost my mother this spring. I know the days ahead will be exhaustive, but, know my thoughts...

Dear John, Jackie, Judy and Joe, I am presently wintering in CA and therefore unable to attend the service for your wonderful mother on Tues. My heart will be there with all of you because I considered Terry to be one of my best friends and favorite human beings despite the fact that I hardly ever saw here in the last few years. But I loved her for all that she was, for all that she did and for all that she believed in. Never one to leave you in doubt of her feelings and/or convictions, I...