Martha "Marty" Harlan ROLLINS A Wesley Homes resident for many years, Martha died on December 16, 2005. She is survived by her loving family, including her three sons Bill, Paul, and John, and seven grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Stephen. Martha was born in Farmington, Missouri, in 1910. She attended Farmington High School in Missouri and Randolph Macon College in Lynchburg, Virginia, and graduated from the University of Missouri. Her years in Missouri were memorable. She often described the experiences and especially her relationships with her parents and brother with great passion and affection. After graduation, she worked at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, where she met her late husband, Dr. Paul Rollins. The couple moved to Seattle, where Dr. Rollins established his medical practice. Martha later resumed her career at Children's Orthopedic Hospital and the University of Washington Medical School as a research assistant. During her long life, Martha devoted herself to her family, friends and community. The Presbyterian Church was important to her and she was an active member of Southminster, Lake City and Mt Baker Presbyterian Churches. She was also a volunteer supporter of the Florence Critendon home, March of Dimes, and several other charitable organizations. Her amazing strength of character, generosity, kindness and delightful sense of humor leaves a lasting legacy for those who knew her. She was a remarkable wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also a remarkable friend and enjoyed relationships in number and depth few can imagine or ever experience. It is the memory of the friendships - each quite different, each quite special - that will stay with all who knew and loved her. The family is especially appreciative to the staff of the Wesley Homes Health Center for their dedication and the wonderful care they gave Martha over the last several years. A Service will be held on her behalf at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 7, Wesley Homes Health Center, 1122 S. 216th Street, Des Moines, Washington. Published in print on 12/25/2005. Seattle Times