JOE MARTINSON

In loving memory of Joe Martinson, 84, of Fort Frances, Ont., who passed away peacefully in his sleep at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances on Saturday, July 22, 2000.
He leaves behind his wife Peggy; sons, Terry and wife Mary of Fort Frances, Ont., Raymond and wife Joyce of Fort Frances, Ont.; daughter, Brenda and husband Allen Dolph of Fort Frances, Ont.; grandchildren, Karl Martinson, Patrick Martinson, and David Dolph. He also leaves behind sisters, Alice Dowsett of Kitchener, Ont., Margaret and husband George Bartlett of Fort Frances, Ont., and numerous nieces and nephews.
Joe was predeceased by his parents, Magnus and Margaret Martinson; brothers, Robert in 1985 and Norman in 1996.
Joe was born on May 19, 1916 in Fort Frances, receiving his education at Robert Moore School and the Fort Frances High School. He lived here all his life except when serving overseas in Scotland and Europe during WWII. He was united in marriage to his wife Peggy on February 22, 1941. Joe worked in the mill stores for Boise Cascade for 31 years retiring in 1976. He was very active in the church and was also very involved with fundraising and promoting the Canadian Diabetic Association.
He enjoyed gardening and tending to his flowers, he liked to work with his hands and could always be found doing something at the house. Joe loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren, who each had a special place in his heart.
A memorial service was held on Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Frances. Pastor Brian Keffer officiated with interment in the Riverview Cemetery in Fort Frances, Ont.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the staff in the Continuing Care Unit at La Verendrye Hospital who took wonderful care of Joe.
If friends so desire donations may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 1105 Scott Street, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 1J7, or the Manitou Mounds Dialysis Unit, P.O. Box 450, Emo, Ont., P0W 1E0.