Doris N. Martin

Doris Noreen Martin, born on June 28, 1944, in St. Francis, Kansas, passed away on July 28, 2024, in Strasburg, Colorado, at the age of 80. Doris was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, niece and an amazing school cook, whose love and kindness profoundly touched the lives of all who knew her.

Doris spent her early years in McDonald, Kansas, where she was raised by her mother, Zelda (Reasoner) Knapp, and her Uncle/stepfather, Orville Knapp, following the tragic passing of her father, Howard Knapp, when she was just one year old. Doris graduated from McDonald High School in 1962 and attended Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina. Doris moved to Denver, moving in with her Aunt and Uncle, Alfred and Helen Reasoner. She soon completed her studies to become an LPN and later a scrub technician, assisting in surgery at St. Luke’s Hospital. It was there, in 1967 that she met Lowell Martin. The two married in 1969, soon moving to Strasburg, Colorado in 1977 to raise a family.

Doris shared a long and loving marriage with her husband, Lowell, who cared and doted over her for 55 years. Together, they raised identical twin sons that inherited the same spicy energy and servant spirit as their beloved mother. Dennis and Darrel (Sara) Martin, were the pride and joy of her life and blessed Doris with five grandchildren. As a devoted grandmother, Doris treasured her grandchildren: Mitchell, Conner, Walker, Rylee, and Landen Martin. Her two boys and grandchildren had an enthusiastic supporter in countless sporting events, including football, basketball, baseball, and volleyball. The toughness and wit that were so present in Doris, are a staple in the personalities of her grandchildren. 

Doris will be remembered for her warm smile, generous spirit, and enduring faith. She welcomed everyone with a piercing “YOO-HOO” and lit up the room with an infectious energy that put smiles on many. Her legacy of love, humor, loyalty, devotion and absolute toughness will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her.

 A woman of strong faith, Doris drew strength and guidance from her belief, and there is peace in knowing she met her Lord and Savior at the gates of Heaven. Her unwavering faith and kind spirit were a beacon of hope and comfort to those around her. 

Doris is preceded in death by her mother Zelda; father, Howard; stepfather/uncle, Orville; aunt, Helen Reasoner; and brother-in-law, Ed Graff.

She is survived by husband, Lowell; brother, Jerry (Betty) Knapp; uncle, Alfred Reasoner; sister, Mavis Graff; sons, Dennis and Darrel (Sara) Martin; five grandchildren, Mitchell (Jordan), Conner, Walker, Rylee, and Landen Martin; and as of July 30, 2024, a great grandson, Baker Martin.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made to a charity of your choice in her memory. Contributions can be made to The Denver Hospice, 8289 E. Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230, or Strasburg Community Church Youth Ministry, 56155 Sunset, Ave, Strasburg, CO 80136.

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