Marti’s life began May 4, 1944 in Lawrence, Michigan. She spent her childhood growing up in
Hartford. On June 9, 1961 she married
the love of her life Bruce Wright. Marti
worked as an office manager but her greatest joy came in caring for her friends
and family. She was a past member of the
Sister Lakes Lioness Club and was very involved with her church Midway Baptist
in Watervliet. She was happiest when she
was surrounded by family and friends and loved showing Christ’s love through
caring for others.
Marti leaves behind a loving family to cherish her memory
including: four children Brian Wright, Lerita (Stephen) Fellows, Esther Wright,
and Joseph (Shelley) Wright; nine grandchildren Bradley (Kristine) Wright,
Brandon (Alexa) Wright, Elisabeth (Ben) DeJong, Emily Fellows, Justin
Schmalfeldt, Joey Schmalfeldt, Chanell Wilcoxson, Rachel Gilley, and George
Gilley; five great grandsons; two siblings Gail Allen and Ralph John Hammond;
many nieces and nephews; and very special friends Clayton and Shirley Wiker.
Marti died Tuesday, December 31, at Hanson Hospice
Center. Her husband Bruce Wright, a
granddaughter Christina Spitzner, parents Ralph and Elizabeth Hammond and a
brother Boyd Hammond precede Marti in death.
Friends may visit with Marti’s family Friday, January 3, from 4:00 to 7:00
PM at Midway Baptist Church in Watervliet where funeral services will be
celebrated Saturday, January 4, at 11:00 AM.
Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made in Marti’s memory to
Caring Circle Hospice. Hutchins Funeral
Home in Watervliet is assisting Marti’s family with arrangements and you are
invited to leave a message of comfort.
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