Joann Martin

March 23, 1926- April 5, 2023

Joann Martin passed away April 5, 2023, at the age of 97. She was born March 23, 1926, in Pomeroy Washington to James and Mary Fellows Ogden. She was the oldest of four children.

She grew up on the Tucannon and those times were some of her fondest memories. She attended schools on the Tucannon, in Colfax, and graduated from Dayton High School in 1944 then went to beauty school in Walla Walla and worked as an elevator operator in the Dacres Hotel in Walla Walla while she was in beauty school. She married Gerald Martin on March 2, 1946. They lived in Tri-Cities, Rapid City, SD, Baker, MT and then moved back to Dayton where they operated the Cardens Café in Dayton before moving back to Kennewick and then Pasco.  She moved to Walla Walla, where she worked at Helpline, a job she much enjoyed. Then Joann married a childhood friend Ray Berringer after Gerald's passing.

She loved fishing, making pies, and painting. Her paintings are keepsakes cherished by all her family members. Joann loved spending time with her family. She read the Bible and loved to share the word of God with others. The Bible verses she posted daily on her Facebook were an inspiration to many.

Joann is survived by her son Doug Martin of Walla Walla, daughter Mary Atteberry (Jim) of Dayton, a sister Gloria Vaske of Bellevue; 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband's Gerald and Ray, her daughter Renetta Farley, sister Muriel Ogden, and brother Gary Ogden.

The service will be held on Tuesday April 11 at 10 am at the United Brethren Church in Dayton, WA. A graveside service will follow at the Dayton Cemetery. Donations can be made to the United Brethren Church in Dayton, WA, St Jude's Children's Hospital, or a charity of the donor's choice.

Corbeill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. On-line guestbook is at www.corbeillfuneralhomes.com