Elaine Marie Martinson, (Marron) 82, entered eternal peace on April 19, 2017, at the Beehive Healthcare facility, Tucson, Arizona. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on December 14, 1934 to Ellen (Marron) and John Karas. She graduated from Jordan High School, Long Beach, California. 1953. She married her sweetheart Charles Martinson in June of 1955, whom she had known since the seventh grade.
Elaine had a great sense of faith, love and humor. She was a wonderful wife, mother and friend. She was very involved at their previous church, San Rafael Catholic Church, Rancho Bernardo, California before moving to Tucson, Arizona.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, her grandchildren Mark and Jaimie. She leaves her cherished memories to her brother Jack Marron (Sandy), Albuquerque, NM, her most loving and devoted husband of 61 years, Charles Martinson and their five children and their families Mike and Kim Martinson, Billings, MT (Michaela, Danielle, Christian, Michael), Mitch and Karen Martinson, Mission Viejo, CA, Ken and Kim Martinson, Oro Valley, AZ (Erin, Sean, Kaylee), Lori and Bob Dressel, Plano, IL (Kelly, Jacob, Bri), Joe and Tammy Martinson, Marana, AZ (Wayde,Taylor), her faithful dog, Charger, and nieces Cindy, Denise, and Lisa and their families.
Rosary and Funeral Mass is Saturday, April 22 at 10:30 am at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, Oro Valley, AZ. The family would like to thank the staff and families at the Beehive Healthcare facility for their loving care and friendship. Donations can be made to: La Salle Manor Retreat Center, (High School Retreat Program Bob and Lori run), 12480 Galena Road, Plano, IL 60545.