OBITUARY: Nan Janice Martin, 1927-2003, Worth Co., Iowa

[Adapted from: The Northwood Anchor online -- Dec 31, 2003]



                          Nan Janice Martin

Nan Janice Martin, 76, of Northwood, Iowa, was diagnosed with a blood
disease and for ten years courageously fought the many challenges of
her health.  With dignity, she went home to be with her Lord on December
25, 2003, at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient unit in Mason City, Iowa.

A celebration of Nan's life was Saturday at First Lutheran Church in
Northwood with Rev. Paul Holmer officiating. Burial was in South Shell
Rock Cemetery, Northwood.

Nan was born at her parents home west of Northwood to Otis and Geneva
(Knudtson) Nelson on May 8, 1927. She attended grade school in Grove #3
and graduated from Northwood High School in 1945. She was confirmed at
North Shell Rock Church on April 27, 1941.

She married Don Martin on July 17, 1946, and together they raised three
children, Nancy Hengesteg of Northwood, and Dan and Ron Martin, both of
Fort Collins, Colorado.

Nan worked for the Exension Service, Worth County Fair Board, Worth County
Selective Service, the County Auditor, County Attorney, and 20 years in
the office of Dr. Hal Johnson, a well as many years helping Don with his
construction business.

Nan was a long time active member of First Lutheran Church in Northwood,
serving on the church council in various offices. She received the
Citizen of the Year Award in 1990, and the TUNE Appreciation Award in 2003.


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