MARTHA E. YOUNGSMAN
Martha Eileen Youngsman, age 93, was called home to the Lord on October 9, 2011 at Whidbey General Hospital, Coupeville. She was born May 16, 1918 in Winters, California to Frank and Ella (Harrington) Sacks. Martha attended school in California and later worked in the food industry, where she met her future husband John Youngsman.
Martha and John were married in 1939 and lived a while in California before moving back to John’s hometown, Oak Harbor, Washington. They were married for 48 years when John passed away in May of 1987.
Martha served as cook at the First Reformed Church Camp at Camp Moran on Orcas Island and worked as a cook for the Oak Harbor School District for many years. Martha was an excellent seamstress, sewing and ironing for many navy wives and also did crocheting, knitting, needlepoint and embroidery and custom draperies.
Bowling was a big part of Martha’s life, bowling on the Acorn and Senior leagues. She was a long time member of the First Reformed Church of Oak Harbor and a member of the Christian Women’s Guild. She was also a member of the women’s walking group from church. For many years, she enjoyed her scrabble group, playing with Dena Heller, Ada Gordon and Jessie Eerkes.
She leaves behind her children: Marthella Ayersman and husband Earl of Lakeland, Florida; John Youngsman and companion Debra ‘Fitz’ Fitzwater of Oak Harbor and Donna Friend and husband Gary of Mt. Vernon. Eight grandchildren: Steve Ayersman, Mike (Rosa) Ayersman, Eric Ayersman, Chris (Leah) Friend, John Youngsman, Jason Youngsman and Jennifer (Randy) Peschel, 19 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews also survive. Her husband John J. Youngsman, eight brothers and sisters and grandsons Shawn Youngsman and Curtis Friend preceded her in death.
Visitation for Martha Youngsman will be at Wallin Funeral Home, Monday, October 17, 2011 from 10:00am to 5:00pm and on Tuesday from 9am to Noon. Graveside services will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday at Fircrest Cemetery and Memorial Services will follow at 2:00pm at the First Reformed Church with Pastor Jon Brown officiating. A reception will follow in Wezeman Hall.
Friends and family are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.wallinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, Oak Harbor, WA.