Katherine Annette Martin, 75, a resident of Fortuna, passed away on January 3, 2023. She was born on March 19, 1947, to Martin B. Marks and Wanda M. Altree and was raised in Scotia along with her brothers, Chris Marks (married to Nancy Marks) of Walla Walla, Washington, who preceded her in death, and Skip Marks (married to Sue Marks) of Meridian, Idaho. She graduated from Fortuna Union High School in 1965.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who was an avid collector who loved being able to help others in finding things they are looking for as well. Many friends of her kids and grandkids, whom she loved just like her own, also referred to her as Mom or Nana. Many will miss her stories, giving nature, quick wit, sarcasm, and different perspective about life and the world around us.

She was blessed with and survived by three children: Kim Lyons of Salyer, Anthony Martin (married to Tamra Martin) of Grants Pass, Oregon, and Raena Mullan of San Mateo. She had seven grandchildren: Macey Randall (married to Nick Randall) of Eureka, Trevor Mullan of Eureka, Andrew Martin of Bethlehem, Penn., Connor Mullan of San Mateo, Shane Mullan of San Mateo, Sara Martin of Grants Pass, Ore., Sophia Martin of Grants Pass, Ore., and two great-grandchildren: Maya and Emmett Randall of Eureka.

Honoring Katherine’s wishes, she wanted no funeral services. She will be cremated and her ashes scattered in Scotia this summer. A celebration of life will be held on April 15, 2023 at the Royal Crest Mobile Estates Clubhouse in Fortuna at 2 p.m.

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