Central Oregonian

Martha Lou Case

Martha Lou Case, a Prineville resident passed away on Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. She was 68 years old.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Prineville. Funeral services will follow at 10:00 a.m. Bishop Curt Workman of the Prineville 1st Ward will officiate. Graveside Services will be at Juniper Haven Cemetery.

Martha was born in Durant, Okla., on Dec. 6, 1941 to Cletus Chester & Myrtle Clara (Braughton) Newton.

The family moved to Terra Bella, Calif., in 1948 from Oklahoma.

She attended and graduated from Strathmore High School in 1959 in Strathmore, Calif.

She married William “Bill” Case in Strathmore, Calif., on May 2, 1959. They were later sealed in the Oakland Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Feb. 13, 1965.

She was baptized member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nov. 11, 1961 in Redding, Calif. Martha was a devoted & active member. Over the years she served as both a Primary President & a Counselor, a Relief Society President, and as a counselor, a young women’s secretary and, the Compassionate Service Leader, a Cub Scout Leader, and even as the librarian for a time.

She worked as a cook in Dinsmore, Calif., Schools and in Schott's Bakery in Bishop, Calif. Martha was well known as a fabulous cook. She made Peanut Patties and Martha Washington candies at Christmas.

Martha lived all over California for 21 years while her husband worked for the U.S. Forest Service. In March of 1990 they settled in Prineville from Oregon City where they had resided for 10 years & previously 3 years in Yreka, Calif.

She loved fishing and out fished all of her family! Martha also enjoyed needlepoint, sewing, embroidery, playing games: ‘42,’ Domino’s & especially Yahtzee! She enjoyed gardening, raising Dahlia’s, Rhododendrons, and Iris.’ She also loved long drives looking for animals, camping and hunting with her husband & sons. Martha raised 4 boys & a husband. She had a wonderful sense of humor. She was very supportive of all her boys' activities and her grandchildren.

Martha is survived by her husband Bill Case of Prineville, her four sons; Clayton J & his wife Terri of McCammon, Idaho, Cletus J. & his wife Nikki Case of Anchorage, Alaska, Wesley A. Case of Challis, Idaho, and William J. & his wife Inez Case of Priest River, Idaho. A sister; Genova Ramierez of Prineville, seven grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial contributions may be made in her name in care of Prineville Funeral Home, who is also in charge of arrangements.