Martha Pitkin

Martha Marie Pitkin was born January 26, 1924 in Burns, Oregon to Lithuanian immigrants, Peter and Marie Kvekshas. Martha passed away April 15, 2012 in Meridian, Idaho surrounded by her children. She was 88 years old. She was a woman who had a deep love of God, great humility, wisdom and gentle strength. She had a great sense of humor, enthusiasm for life and a tenacious spirit for finding the goodness and joy in people and life’s challenges. She had a great love for her family and friends, with dark chocolate and Mexican mochas following close behind! Her life in the small town of Burns, Oregon was filled with wonderful memories and friends. She attended St. Francis Academy in Baker, Oregon for her high school years. She later worked at Edward Hines Lumber Mill in Hines, Oregon before marrying Donald Eugene Pitkin on May 5, 1948. Martha and Don raised nine children. The family moved to Meridian, Idaho in 1963 where Martha and Don continued to reside and raise their family. She was born and raised Catholic and was currently a member of Holy Apostles Catholic Church in Meridian, Idaho. Martha is survived by her children and their families: Suzanne (Mike) Revak of Fernley, NV and family - Keri, Kelley, Adam, Shawna & Stephanie; Deborah (Mark) Klein of Reno, NV; Stephen Pitkin of Long Beach, CA; Christopher Pitkin of Ketchum, ID; Mary (Larry) Ossenkop of Boise, ID and family - John & Michelle; James (Kimberly) Pitkin of Middleton, ID and family - Natalie, Nicholas, Scott & Garrett; Elizabeth Meyer of Caldwell, ID and family - Casey, Jake & Danny; and Michael Pitkin of Meridian, ID.She is also survived by great grandchildren - Kedrick & Gavin, her sister in law, Norma (Greg) Thiel of Nyssa, OR and numerous nieces, nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother in Lithuania, her parents Peter and Marie, her daughter Ramona and husband Donald. Her kindness and unconditional love will be greatly missed and remembered. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of St. Luke’s Meridian ICU/Cardiac Unit for the loving care they gave our mother. Memorial contributions can be made to your favorite charity. A Rosary Vigil will be held at 8:00 P.M. on Friday, April 20, 2012 at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 6300 N. Meridian Road. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Holy Apostles Catholic Church. Burial will be held at the Burns Cemetery in Burns, OR at a later date. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian. Remembrances may be left for the family at www.AccentFuneral.com