Marcella Mary Martinson

Marcella was born to Clem and Margaret Riener on January 7, 1922 in Cottonwood, Idaho. She married Edwin Martinson on March 14, 1942, who preceded her in death in 1999. Together they raised four children. Ed Martinson (Linda) of Lewiston, ID; Karen Gatlin (John) of Rancho Murieta, CA; Margo Scaife, Red Bluff, CA and John Martinson (Darlene) of Red Bluff, CA who gave her 13 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren and one Great Great Grandchild.

She loved her Grandchildren and she especially loved babies. She took care of Jill Owens and Justin Martinson until they entered school. She loved beautiful things and created a yard that looked like an English Garden that she absolutely loved working in. At all times of the year, something would be in bloom. She was a wonderful homemaker and kept a beautiful home where she enjoyed hosting family events, spending her favorite times with family members.

Marcella was a very beautiful woman and everyone who knew her would attest to her impeccable taste in clothing and jewelry with all the right accessories. In addition, she always had her hair and makeup done. Marcella worked at the Hyatt Lodge, Cinderella Motel and the Lamplighter Lodge as a relief manager. When she retired from work, she volunteered as a teacher’s aide at Antelope School. She was a member of the Catholic Women’s Guild for several years and active in the Mothers Prayer Group. Her family loved her and she will be greatly missed.

There will be a visitation at Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers on Thursday, August 27, 2015 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm; Rosary will be said at 7:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Red Bluff on Friday August 28 at 10:00am followed by a committal service at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers, Red Bluff, CA