Rosie Eva Martin (nee Waldner) was born on November 14, 1928, on the family farm at Section 18-32-23, W2, SK to parents David and Susie Waldner. Eva grew up in Dillabough, SK, and received her education at the Nixonville School.
Eva married George Albert Martin on March 13, 1953. To this union three children were born: Irene Marlene, George Larry and James Donald.
Eva worked hard her whole life on the farm and always had cattle and chickens. She loved working with wood and often worked with a sawmill. Eva worked with the Shand Fair Committee doing cleanup after the fair. She worked as a relief agent with Canada Post in Somme and Carragana. Eva loved helping others and could often be found giving a hand where needed. She loved working alongside her sons in both the farming and wood ventures. She helped her family and was known to do all of the farm books and income tax for years.
Eva supported TeleMiracle faithfully and donated annually toward the upkeep of the Presbyterian, Weekes and St. Andrews Cemeteries. Eva enjoyed many hobbies, she found great joy in riding her motorcycle (The Pooch) and had her motorcycle license until the day she choose to discontinue her regular driving license. Eva also loved Bingo and putting together puzzles. She had a real heart for helping others.
Eva was predeceased by her husband Albert, daughter Marlene, great-grandson Garrett, brothers: Albert, Edmund, Gordon and Lyle, and sisters: Martha, Goldie, Laura, Joyce and Ella.
She is survived by son George (Debbie) and their family: Chris (Melanie); Kim (Jaz), their son Cole; son Jim (Delores) and their family: Carrie (Eldon) Hooper, their daughters: Larissa & Sarah; Tammy (Brad) Hughes, their sons: Dustin & Jordan; Larry (Cindy) Holmes, their children: Brayden, Dalton & Brooke; JD (Erin), their children: Alexis & Owen; son-in-law William Murray and his family: Roxanne Murray, her sons: Damien (Sarah), Christopher (Dominique), his son Rowan; Connie Murray, her son Matthew; Eric (Jolene), their children: Alisha (William), their son Elliot, Brittany (Creston), their daughter Arya, and Camryn; Patricia (Neil) Irwin, their children: Courtney (Devan), their son Breccan, and Tracy; sister-in-law Thelma Waldner; brother-in-law Willy Shawaga; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Ode To Eva Martin
by Evelyn Powlowski

Eva was small in stature,
but tall in works.
Fierce as a lion.
Mighty in strength,
salt of the earth.
She believed in doing
onto others -
A help mate indeed.
She knew the axe,
saw and shovel.
The ant of the world.
Toiling away with joy
in her heart.
A simple life,
no demands.
Thrift was her second name.
No demands.
Her home was the hive of love.
Family was very
precious to her.
A job well done!
Faithful servant to
all whom she touched.
She leaves her mark.
May her spirit live on.