Barbara Martin

Barbara Nelson Martin died March 22, 2021 after a sudden illness (not COVID) in the home that she loved, with family and a dear friend in attendance.

We remember her as a proud teacher, gracious hostess, devoted wife to Bill and loving grandma to Kim, Kara, Sophia and Anthony.

Barbara was a teacher to her core. She and Bill left Indiana for a new life in Colorado in 1957. After their children arrived, Barbara started classes at the University of Colorado in order to finish her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1974. This began a career that she loved: educating high school students in the Denver Public School system. In 1983, she earned her Master’s Degree in Education from Denver University. She cared deeply for her students and worked to inspire each one to live out their full potential.

She was also a consummate hostess. Who hasn’t felt the welcoming spirit of her home and been greeted with her cheerful smile? She loved to entertain friends and family, hosting many memorable celebrations, both large and small.

Her children Steve, Aymee and Mary Jo invite you to a celebration of Barbara’s life on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 3630 W. Linvale Pl. Denver CO 80236. We will begin gathering at 2:00 PM, with a short ceremony at 2:30. We encourage you to bring some memories to share and to stay afterwards for drinks and refreshments.

Memorial contributions will go to a scholarship fund that provides college assistance to women whose education has been interrupted. You can make checks to PEO, Chapter DH with the name Barbara Martin in the memo line. Please send your gift to Holly Skarda, 6462 S. Jamaica Cir. Englewood, CO 80111.

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