Beatrice E. ‘Bea’ Martin
Beatrice E. “Bea” Martin, 80, Goshen, died at 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born Jan. 21, 1936, in Marshall County to Jesse S. & Rubedean (Weldy) Hochstetler. She married Richard L. Martin on Sept. 1, 1956, in Nappanee.
Surviving are her husband: Richard; daughters: Anita (Marlin) Martin King, Bellefontaine, Ohio; Sherri (Dan) Martin Grindle, Millersburg; son: Charles R. (JoAnn) Martin, Goshen; brother: Stanley (Elaine) Hochstetler, Goshen; sister: Marietta (Leroy) Slabach, Nappanee; eight grandchildren: Brad (Hillary); Jared; Crystal; Felissa King; Alyson (Scott) Crawford; Andrew (Shalon) Martin; Sarah; Zachary Grindle; three great-grandchildren: Shane and Audrey King; Adela Crawford; and two expected this summer; and three step-great-grandchildren: Preston; Riley Swinehart; and Ezekiel Smith. Preceding her in death are her parents and two daughters: Marcella and Elnora.
Beatrice was a homemaker and was employed at Greencroft over a number of years. She loved the Lord and His Word, and desired to share her faith. She has been part of several church communities: Benton Mennonite, Harvest Community and most recently LifePoint Church. Beatrice was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. She loved people and was given to hospitality, loving to cook, bake, and host guests in her home, always making everyone feel welcome.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 4, at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen and 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at LifePoint Church, Goshen, with the service following at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Troy Scott will officiate. Burial will be at Benton Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to World Missionary Press, New Paris or LESEA Feed the Hungry.