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Deanna Lynn Martin
1963 - 2014
Deanna Lynn Martin
1963 - 2014
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Deanna Martin Obituary
She is survived by her two beloved daughters, Addison Payon (14) and Cassidy Lynn (12) and their father, Bruce Ahlmeyer of Gunter. She will also be sorely missed by her mother, Patricia Sloop of Wichita; sister, Alaina Martin of San Diego, and sister, Melanie Jenney and family of Wichita. Deanna's father, Aaron Martin, precedes her in death.
Deanna graduated from Wichita East High School, received her MBA from the University of Kansas and went on to have an exciting career on Wall Street.
Deanna fell in love with horses at a very young age and barrel racing in rodeos was her life's passion. Deanna liked to go places and go FAST. She loved traveling and exploring and living life to its fullest. She shared those passions with her daughters and leaves them with many enduring memories of exciting times together.
Deanna was a shooting star, full of light and energy…zooming through the sky, blazing brightly and gone much too soon.
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Lilla Phinney
June 23, 2020
Praying today for Deannas beautiful daughters that they have wonderful memories of their Mom. Miss you today Deanna.
Gayla Sullivan
August 29, 2015
I am just finding out this devastating news. I worked with Deanna at Smith Barney. Deanna was a wonderful friend, a fun playmate and a generous, caring soul. I cherish the memories I have of our adventures together. I will miss her stories and laughter. Hugs to her sweet daughters, Bruce and her family.
Susan Muhlenkort
September 7, 2014
Deanna was one of my best friends in 8th grade. She befriended me when I first moved to Wichita and went to Mead Jr High We rode horses together and ran track together. Thoughts and prayers to the family, she will be missed
Dori Squires-Boers
July 3, 2014
I have such fond memories of Deanna from East High School and our years running track. She was such a bright, charming, caring and genuine person. I will always remember her smile, it was contagious! Deanna was one of the most beautiful gals I knew, inside and out. God Speed Deanna.
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T. Ray Baker
July 2, 2014
I am so sorry to her dear family. I worked with Deanna and she was an awesome mate. In my prayers.
Gary
July 2, 2014
Rest in Peace D. Thanks for the memories.
Howard Absetz
July 1, 2014
I was very shocked and saddened when I learned of Deanna's passing. She was a very warm and caring person and will be greatly missed by all of those who knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
The Morris-Jacksons
July 1, 2014
No bond is as great as that between a mother and daughter. Words cannot express how much your mother loved you girls. You lost her way to soon. An eternity with a parent is not enough. Our sincere condolences and loving thoughts are with you now.
July 1, 2014
My prayers are with your family and especially your beautiful girls.
As I reflect many memories come to mind. We worked like crazy and played the same way.
God bless your family as you walk through this loss.
Lilla
Devin Phillips
July 1, 2014
I will miss her always. God bless her family. I am so lucky to have had the years with her i did.
JoAnn Briles-Klein
June 30, 2014
My heart goes out to Deanna's family. What a wonderful life gone too soon. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you face this terrible loss.
Dana Long Grisham
June 30, 2014
I have such great childhood memories of Deanna. My heart aches for the family. God will walk with you on your recovery journey.
June 30, 2014
We were all so blessed by your gift of life. Hugs and heartfelt prayers for strength to your family. You made me a better person and I'll cherish our junior high and high school memories. I will forever remember those days of summer working at the baseball stadium. And driving that orange Fiesta. What a hoot!
Susan Fiechtl Lackey
Stan;Deanna;Marcela East reunion
Mike McBride
June 30, 2014
With a very heavy heart we are sending you our condolence, deference, empathy, thoughts and prayers. It is still not enough to ease your loss and separation. We have an immortal part of us which will live forever. All our lives are a transitory existence here on earth on our way to our eternal home. With the trumpet sound on resurrection morning we will be reunited in eternity. Ours for a little while with Jesus forever. We will miss our good life long friend until then.
That good looking guy is Stan Smith.
John Quinn
June 30, 2014
This is a difficult time for all of us who knew her, but important for her kids and her Mom Patty and her sisters and their families. My thoughts are with all of you guys.
Barbara Smallwood
June 30, 2014
Deanna and I worked together for a number of years. She was always so full of life and never let things get her down. She always had such a positive view on everything. She touched so many lives and she will be misssed greatly. My heart goes out to her family.
Patrick Conroy
June 30, 2014
Our thoughts & prayers with Cassidy, Addison, Bruce, Patty, and the rest of the exstended family and friends who will miss her sorely as we do.
Darren Muci
June 30, 2014
I believe that I worked with Deanna at a bank when we were both in college. This is indeed sad news because Deanna was very nice. Prayers to the family.
Angie Wingo Juenemann
June 30, 2014
I love you my friend. I will miss you.... I'll feel you with every wind that blows and cherish every memory.
JoAnne Dawson
June 29, 2014
Our family was together this weekend and noticed the sad news of Deanna's death. Our sympathy and prayers are sent your way. The Martins were an important part of the Sowers Ele. School family here in Wichita. We all remember Melanie, Deanna and Alaina- beautiful little girls with wonderful parents! She definitely was taken much too soon. May God be especially close during this time of loss and give you His peace.
Liz Stowell
June 29, 2014
I have so many good memories of Deanna, who was my very best friend in 8th grade. We shared a love of horses and enjoyed many rides together. This is such terrible, terrible news. My heart goes out to her daughters and family. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sitting by a river in CO.
Nadine Powell
June 29, 2014
We meet on horse back...we became fast friends...we picked each other to be our sister...my life was richer for knowing her. And it will never be the same without her. The last time I saw her a few days before she past away...we hugged and told each other that we loved each other so much. God has a wonderful person up there in heaven....and I hope he has some mighty good horses for her. I loved her and will miss her so...
Kitty Triebel-Crow
June 29, 2014
To the family of my cousin Deanna, (our dads were 1st,cousins)....I am so very sorry for your loss, please know that you will all be in my prayers. Patty, please let me know if there is anything I can do.
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