Velda Martz

MARTZ, Velda (nee Magnusson), passed away surrounded by the love of her family on June 17, 2025 at the age of 97. She was born in Mesa, Arizona, the daughter of the late Peter and Lettie May (nee McAllister) Magnusson.

She is survived by her loving children Gregory (Marsha) and Desiree (Gregory) Steffen. Beloved grandmother of Cy, Chandra (Eric), Jordan (Kelsea), Garrett (Lynn), Lauren (Kevin), Kyle (Regina), Scott (Maria), and Alec (Chloe). Cherished great-grandmother of Rylee, Grayson, Brantley, Kennedy, Emmilene, Charlotte, and Brooklyn-Mae. She is also survived by many other family members and friends.

Velda is preceded in death by her devoted husband Robert Leroy Martz of 56 years, her son Darrell (Tonna) Martz, her dear granddaughter Jessica, and her siblings Eldon (Donna) and Robert (Lora) Magnusson and Nadine (Tom) Harris.

“My mother was all about family and loved to feed everyone who would allow her to serve them. She rarely let anyone else pay for her anything and usually paid for their dinner, gas etc. so she was never a burden to any of us. She was so tender hearted and loved deeply and was my best travel buddy a girl could ask for after my father passed away in 2007!”- Desiree Steffen

"Mom spent her life putting others first. Her joy came from seeing others thrive, and she never asked for anything in return.
A favorite saying of hers, often shared with a smile when she was tired but didn’t want to slow anyone down, was: 'Just park me under a tree.' That phrase became our family motto, spoken whenever we needed a rest but didn’t want to be a burden. It captured her essence perfectly—practical, witty, and deeply unselfish. We will miss you mom."- Greg Martz

Visitation at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4610 North Bend Rd., MONDAY from 9:30 AM until time of service at 10:30 AM. Velda will be laid to rest at Bridgetown Cemetery following services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Humanitarian Fund in care of: Western Hills Bishop- Schuyler Nichols 10541 Windingway Dr. Harrison, Ohio 45030-2043. B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home serving the family. Condolences may be sent at www.bjmeyer.com.