Wallingford/Jarlov Family Trees

EFFIE ALICE ROBERTSON MARTIN - In the mid-morning hours of Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, Effie peacefully reunited with parents Jesse and Dora Robertson; brother Wallace; sisters Mary (Boelsche/Mooney), Ruth (Eaves), Dorothy (Taylor), Helen (Martin/Rogers), Josephine (Stephenson/White); and, husband Bruce Franklin Martin. At age 97-1/2 years, her life was filled with a love of the Lord, devotion to family and friends, and service to church and community. She is survived by a younger brother, Raymond, and wife Mariellen, of Houston; sons, Thomas Bond and wife Joan of San Diego, Bruce Martin and wife Sharon of Leawood, KS; granddaughters, Felicia Bond, Melanie Martin-Tolley (children Joshua and Madison); grandsons, Paul Bond (children Brittany, Lauren, and Everest) and Jeffrey Martin (daughter Sara); and numerous nieces and nephews. Effie was active in youth and women's ministries, beginning at the Ritchey Evangelistic Temple, West End Assembly, and First Assembly in Houston. Effie married Frank Martin in 1938 and they shared 62 years together. When they moved to New Caney, Effie served as Sunday School teacher and Women's Ministries Director for churches in New Caney and later Porter. In 1992, Effie relocated to Opportunities Pavilion, a Senior's Apartment facility near Grandview, MO. In 2005, she relocated to the Manor at Grace Gardens, an assisted living facility in Leawood, KS. She enjoyed the staff and residents at both locations. At her request, a graveside eulogy has been scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23rd, at the Woodlawn Garden of Memories, 8010 Katy Road (I-10 West at Antoine) in Houston. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that contributions be made to the Pleasant Hills Children's Home, P.O. Box 1177, Fairfield, TX 75840. MCGILLEY STATE LINE CHAPEL 12301 STATE LINE ROAD KANSAS CITY, MO 64145 (816) 942-6180