Martin, Ruby Nadine (Larrison) (1938-2024)

MARTIN, LARRISON, DAVIS

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 9/27/2024 at 15:49:23

Name of deceased: Ruby Nadine Martin (nee Larrison)

Aged: 86 yrs, 5 mo, 20 days

Residence: Harlan, IA

Born: March 9, 1938; Iowa City, Johnson County, IA

Died: Aug. 29, 2024; Elm Crest Retirement Community, Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Private family services

Survived by: Husband of more than 67 years, Merlyn; children, Mark, Cindy and Neal; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Samuel Larrison and Cora (nee Davis) Larrison; siblings, Floyd, Earl, Roy, and Thelma; great-granddaughter

Education: Graduated from Persia (IA) High School, Class of 1956

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Merlyn Oliver Martin; Nov. 9, 1956; Logan, Harrison County, IA

Employment: Farmer’s wife

Hobbies/Interests: served the Harlan community at the Shelby County Outreach Center; after they retired, Ruby and Merlyn went on an adventure traveling the country in a motorhome; they would host the annual 4th of July celebrations with family in Logan, and on Christmas Eve, Ruby hosted the entire family at her home every year and was known to spend months planning events in detail. She loved finding new recipes and would then share the results of her cooking and baking talents with her family and friends, including making special birthday cakes for all of her grandchildren.

Sources: harlanonline.com