Patricia Suzanne Martin

Patricia Suzanne Martin, age 69 years old of Lockridge, IA previously of Phoenix, AZ, Tucson, AZ and Sacramento, CA passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015.

Per Patricia’s wishes, her remains have been cremated and no services will be held. Final arrangements provided by Behner Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. Memorials have been established for Lockridge Senior Center and HCI Hospice Care Services. Memorials can be sent to: Lockridge Senior Center, P.O. Box 16, Lockridge, IA 52635 or to: HCI Hospice Care Services, 118 North Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641

Patricia was born on October 14, 1946 in Cochranton, PA to Alvie and Iva Peterson. Patricia was married to Paul Lewis Martin on May 6, 1967 and later divorced in August of 2000. Patricia resided in and attended school in Cochranton, PA through the age of 14 and then moved to Phoenix, AZ were she completed high school. Patricia worked as a CNA prior to attending classes at Indian Hills Community College to become an activity director at Nelson’s Nursing Home. Patricia also became a mentor to CNA’s at Nelson’s Nursing Home through classes at Southeastern Community College and received a Meritorious Volunteer Service Award for working with Developmentally Disabled Children. Patricia enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, cake decorating, flower arranging and crafting.

Patricia is survived by three sisters, Donna Gilbertson, Sonyia Coronado, and Cindy Splinter of Arizona; one brother, John Peterson of Arizona; one granddaughter, Kathryn L. Martin (Jonathan Nash) of Sandy, UT; one son-in-law, Frank Hemenway of Cochranton, PA; and two grandsons, Frank Hemenway Jr. and Andrew Hemenway of Cochranton, PA. Patricia is also survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; her ex-husband; her daughter, Cheryl Martin-Hemenway; one grandson, Stephen C. Martin; and a brother, Michael Peterson.