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01/11/2012 - Elva E. (Strom) Martin
Elva E. (Strom) Martin was born in Lusk, Wyoming, March 5, 1921. She died in Covington, Washington, January 3, 2012, following a lingering illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Martin, brothers Eric, Henry, Elmer, Dale and Lee.
Elva is survived by her sister, Linda Grantham and many nieces, nephews and friends. Her greatest dedication was teaching the Bible. Elva’s greatest love was her family and Elva’s greatest love was Jesus Christ and His Church
Elva finished high school in Chadron, Nebraska. Following graduation from Chadron State College, she taught a year in Bassett and Chadron, NE, Elva met Frank Martin when both were faculty members in Quilcine, WA. Elva married Frank in early September, 1948. They were happily married for over 50 years.
The couple moved to Vancouver, WA, in 1950, where Elva began teaching in the Vancouver, Washington Public School System. After she took a position as an administrator with Portland Public Schools they decided to move to a property in Lake Oswego, OR. Elva enjoyed gardening, sewing and writing and was an avid camper.
Primarily, Elva was an outstanding Educator and Administrator. She authored curriculum materials for the Portland Public Schools, taught with other well-known educators, evaluators, and administrators. Elva loved teaching and was a “life-long educator”.
Elva and Frank travelled extensively, visiting world-wide destinations. She toured Europe with students, and had a curious and questioning mind. Elva appreciated the Arts, Science, and beauty. She studied piano and violin and read voraciously.
Elva was a charter member of the Portland Doll Club, and teacher and leader in various women’s bible studies. She generously supported the First Baptist Church, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Society. Elva established a scholarship for students interested in Early Childhood Education.
Elva’s enthusiastic spirit will be lovingly remembered and fondly missed.
Funeral services for Elva E. Martin of Lake Orwego, Oregon, formerly of Chadron will be held Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 10:00 AM at Chamberlain Chapel with Pastor Brad Daniels officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. A reception for Family and Friends will be held following Interment.
A visitation will be held at Edline & Yahn Funeral Chapel in Kent, Washington from 10:00 am-Noon, Saturday, January 21, 2012.
Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com
Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.
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