Mildred Marie Martin

Mildred was born in Bladen, NE on October 16, 1915 to John W. and Cora Brown and was preceded in death by her beloved husband Galen Martin and one son Robert Lepp.

After graduation from high school she attended nursing school in Wenatchee, WA

She met and married Ernest Lepp who was in the army. He was killed in the Normandy invasion during WWII leaving her with 3 children.

Soon after the war ended, she met and married Galen. Together they had another child. Her husband was an ex-pow and retired army.

She stayed up late sewing and making all my costumes for my dancing recitals.

In her earlier years she loved to cook and try new recipes. She and Dad used to love to go dancing.

Mildred loved to travel and help in many youth groups when her children were teenagers. Later in years she participated in the grange and ex-pow organizations.

She enjoyed sewing, various crafts and shopping. And she loved being with her family and friends.

She is survived by her son Frank Lepp

Daughter Leona (Dottie) (Ed) Grant

Daughter Linda (Don) Lagergren

She is survived by eight grandchildren:

Glenn (Alvia) Merrryman, Karin (Robert) Birch, Keith (Mimi) Grant, Paul (Sheryl)Lepp, April (Raleigh) Evans, Robin (Fred) Hernandez, Jacob (Jennifer) Lagregren.

She is also survived by seventeen great grandchildren.