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Waneta Pearl Martin

1926 - 2017

Waneta Pearl Martin obituary, 1926-2017, Cortez, CO

BORN

1926

DIED

2017

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Ertel Funeral Home

42 N Market St

Cortez, Colorado

Waneta Martin Obituary

Waneta Pearl Martin, age 90, passed away on February 27, 2017 at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez. Waneta was born to R. R. Hollen Sr. (Bob) and Marie Hollen on March 4, 1926 in Tribune, KS. She has lived in the Cortez area since 1934 and worked in San Juan Dental Clinic until she retired. Waneta had a love of sewing and an even greater love of quilting. Family members and friends were showered with gifts of quilts, pot holders, placemats, table runners, and much, much more. She loved her family and was generous to anyone in need. Waneta is survived by her two children, Keith Steve Anderson (Monica) of Highland Village, TX and Cheryl Floyd (Paul) of Cortez, by three sisters, Velma Hollen, Bessie White, and June Bertram all from the Cortez area, by five grandchildren, Brandon Lucius (Alice), Morgan Hinton, Micah Hinton (Jessica), Shawn Anderson (Jennifer), and Stephanie Rudisill (Preston), seven great grandchildren and by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, Delbert Hopper and Oscar Martin, two brothers, Howard Hollen and Jr. Hollen, and three sisters, Roberta Hollen, Jean Hollen, and Ruth Dewell. A memorial service will be held at Montelores Baptist Church on March 9, 2017 at 2:00. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in her name to Hospice of Montezuma. Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view the full obituary, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.

Published by The Journal on Mar. 2, 2017.
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I loved miss Waneta and her witt. We had some good conversations about life in Acman and growing up around those Randol kids. Thank you for letting us care for her

Amanda Gilliland

March 18, 2017

Waneta was such a lovely lady. And oh my, what an accomplished seamstress. You have my sympathy and prayers. With love from Marilynn

Marilynn Eddy

March 10, 2017

So sorry to hear about Waneta's passing. She was a great lady and we so enjoyed visiting with her on the point. Her tea pots always fascinated me. Sam and Bill sure enjoyed the meals she prepared for them when they were remodeling her home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless you.

Sam and Juli Jarrett

March 9, 2017

We are sorry for your loss. I have many memories of coming to the home of Waneta. Her home was the first time I had ever tasted asparagus that we had gathered along the ditch bank. She was our dental assistant for many years and always knew how to keep the kids calm. A wonderful women, you should be proud to call her Mom, prayers be with you all.

Ron and Susan Kimmi

March 9, 2017

Waneta was a very special lady. We loved being with her when visiting Paul and Cheryl . Joe and Wanda Floyd

March 7, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear about Aunt Waneta. She was a wonderful person. She will be remembered by me as a very special "aunt"!

Pam (Martin) Thompson

March 4, 2017

Bessie and the family of Waneta: Sorry to hear of your loss. She will be missed by the many friends she made while working at the dental clinic. Many of us remember Waneta as always being a very nice dental "lady".

June Head

March 3, 2017

We are so sorry to hear of Waneta's passing. She will be greatly missed. Praying for God's comfort and strength for all of you at this time.

Mike and Judy Loyd

March 3, 2017

What a beautiful lady. Waneta made me feel welcome to the family from the first day I met her some 60 yr. ago when I was courting her little sister. It was God's blessing to know her.

George Dewell

March 3, 2017

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