Martha Martens nee Klassen

Martha was born February 14, 1927 in Beaver Flats, Saskatchewan to John & Helena Klassen and was the youngest of a blended family of 16 children. The family moved to Yarrow B.C. and she attended Chilliwack High School. She married Jack Martens in 1949. They moved to Victoria, B.C. in 1958 with their three young children, Elaine, Judy and Jared settling in the Royal Oak area. Martha worked as a bookkeeper for Dicker-Martens Paint and later at the Racquet Club and St. Michaels University in the office.


Martha was a gentle soul, loving and caring, with a quick ready smile. She loved her family above all else.

Martha was predeceased by her parents and 15 siblings. Her memory will always be cherished by her daughter: Elaine (George) Holmes of Sooke, B.C.; Judy (Doug) Webb of Kamloops, B.C.; Megan (Ryan) van Diemen; Jared (Adrienne) Martens, 8 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, "adopted" daughter Cass Schaefer, numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Before her decline in health, Martha was an active member of Central Baptist Church where she served in many capacities. She loved music and sang in many small groups and choirs over the years. She loved playing games, especially Scrabble and would have the score written down long before the others had added their scores.

Martha passed away in the early morning of September 27, 2017 at Beacon Hill Villa in Victoria B.C. into the arms of her Heavenly Father.

The family want to give special thanks to the extraordinary staff at Beacon Hill Villa for their care and compassion to Mom over the past three years. A Celebration of live was held on October 21, 2017 at Central Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations were gratefully accepted in Martha’s memory to Camp Qwanoes in Crofton, B.C.

"Dementia stole so much of your mind and memory Mom ... but we will always remember and never forget."

Interment followed at First Memorial Royal Oak.