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1935
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2014
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Martha Rose Obituary
Jan. 14, 1935 - Aug. 5, 2014
Resident of Scotts Valley
A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated in Santa Cruz for longtime Santa Cruz County resident Martha Rose, who passed away peacefully at her Scotts Valley home. Born in San Francisco, she was 79 years old. Marty, as she was affectionately known to her friends and loved ones, attended Sacred Heart Preparatory School in Menlo Park, and graduated from San Francisco College for Women earning her Degree in teaching. Her family will forever cherish the stories of Marty as a young woman living in San Francisco. She was gifted with a vibrant and outgoing personality, and while attending college, worked as a fashion model. Marty moved to the Santa Cruz area 40 years ago, residing for 24 years in Pasatiempo, and for the last 16 years in Scotts Valley. She was an avid golfer and skilled tennis player while a resident of Pasatiempo. She leaves a host of loving friends and extended family in the teaching community and many organizations that she volunteered her time with.
Marty taught elementary school with San Jose Unified Schools; later with Santa Cruz Unified Schools and as the 4th grade teacher at Holy Cross School in Santa Cruz with a career spanning over 25 years. She volunteered for many nonprofit organizations including Holidaisy, and Dragon Slayers, an organization that offers free animal therapy to the disabled community.
Marty was a talented artist working with both oils and water colors, creating beautiful nature settings. She had a green thumb for all types of flowers and produce which she enjoyed sharing with her family and neighbors. She attended Holy Cross Church and San Agustin Catholic Church in Scotts Valley. The devotion she had to her family, most recently in following all of her grandson's baseball, football and basketball games, regardless of the travel time and location, was another example of her love.
She leaves her beloved daughter and precious grandson, Christine Jensen and Ryan Austin Jensen of Salinas, her brother, Charles Wilson of Clovis, CA; and her cousins, Nancy Martin and Lloyd Free.
The mass will be held at Holy Cross Church (126 High Street in Santa Cruz) on Saturday, August 23, 2014 beginning at 11:00AM. If you would like to share your thoughts and prayers with her family please visit www.pacificgardenschapel.com.
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Abby Duncan
August 11, 2024
I miss your sweet nature and your beautiful smile. You were such a good friend to us. We love you and now you have eternal peace.
September 4, 2014
Us at Scotts Valley Feed will miss Marty deeply.She was a bright light every time she walked through the door. So sad to hear of her passing.
Molly Jensen
August 21, 2014
So hard to say good-bye to such a good friend, and beloved member of the family. I have so many warm and wonderful memories of you.
You are now off on a journey that will bring you all the blessings that you so richly deserve for a life well lived.
Farewell Marty, fare thee well.
August 19, 2014
We had the pleasure of being Marty's neighbors for the last 10 years in Scotts Valley. She was such a sweet, lovely woman. Always upbeat and cheerful to everyone.She had such a sweet devotion to her Daughter Chris and Grandson Ryan.She was a wonderful Mother and Grandmother to them, always catching Ryan's games and proudly talking about Chris. My own son would always wander over to her house just to visit and play in her yard. She was like a grandmother to him, always welcoming. I will miss our neighborly chats and the occasional "Happy hour" cocktail on her porch.Our world is a little less brighter without her. Much love to you Marty,we'll miss you and may you forever rest in peace.
Love, The Duncan family
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