Dorothy Lee (White) Martin
April 12, 1923 - June 6, 2020
Dorothy Lee (White) Martin, 97 of Boone, CO., passed away June 6, 2020. Born April 12, 1923 south of Boone on her grandmother’s homestead. She participated in 4H during her school years, winning several ribbons, for sewing and drawing. Dorothy graduated as Salutatorian of her class in 1941 from Boone High School. On September 15, 1941 she married Robert “Bob” Martin. They were married 73 years before Bob passed in 2015. She enjoyed baking bread and cinnamon rolls, making fudge and divinity, and doing embroidery. She was a member of Pitkin Ave Baptist Church in Fowler, CO and enjoyed singing at Church and around the house. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, Bob; son, Robert “Bob” Martin; daughter, Jeanette “Jean” Martin; great grandson, Brett Martin; four brothers; and three sisters. Survived by her daughter, Dorothy (George) Hays, of Canon City; son’s Harry (Cindy) Martin, Sherman (Bernadine) Martin, all of Boone, Doug (Sue) Martin, of Pueblo; daughter, Charlotte (Jerry) Buchanan, of Boone; 17 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; and 7 great great-grandchildren. Family graveside service was held on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Fowler Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at roselawnpueblo.org.
Dorothy Lee (White) Martin, 97 of Boone, CO., passed away June 6, 2020. Born April 12, 1923 south of Boone on her grandmother’s homestead. She participated in 4H during her school years, winning several ribbons, for sewing and drawing.... View Obituary & Service Information