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Shirley Martin Obituary

Shirley Nadine MARTIN Passed away on October 8, 2006 in Auburn, WA. She was born on August 16, 1927 in Tacoma, WA., grew up in Tacoma, and graduated from Stadium High school in 1945. She married Howard in 1950 and they lived in Kent from 1950 to 2006. Shirley loved her family and never missed a sports event for the kids and grandkids. She was preceded in death by Howard, in 1980, and is survived by her children Howard Martin III and wife Wendy of Bend, OR, and Kristi Paulson and husband Scott of Auburn, WA; grandchildren, Shannon Inton and husband Giovanni, Michelle Gordon and husband Phil, Chris Paulson, Ryan Paulson, Sean Martin, and David Paulson; and great-grandchildren, Caleb, Jaiden, Jacob, and Kaylie. A Private family service will be held. Remembrances may be made to the ARHS Gridiron Club, 501 Oravetz Road, Auburn, WA 98092. Arrangements made by Edline-Yahn & Covington Funeral Chapel in Kent. Friends and family are invited to sign our on-line guestbook at eycfh.com.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Oct. 11, 2006.

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Kay Paulson

October 11, 2006

I'll miss her comments at the games and her company waiting in our parking space for game time. Her family was her life. Love, Kay/Grandma/Mom

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