Lola Louise Martin

Lola Louise (Sheets) Martin, 89, of Arvada, Colorado died peacefully at her home on January 24, 2018. She was born September 21, 1928 to Olen and Della Sheets in Grand Junction, Colorado. Lola loved the Western Slope, growing up on farms with her parents and ten sisters and brothers.

Lola attended Carbon High School in Price, Utah. After graduation in 1946, she took classes at a community college and worked for the telephone company. In 1947, Lola met Jerry L. Martin at his family’s Diner in Price. They married January 30, 1948.

Throughout their marriage, Lola and Jerry lived in Utah, Pennsylvania, California, New Mexico, and Colorado. In 1969, they bought the family home in Arvada. Together, they raised five daughters and one son, managed a successful business, and worshiped at Shrine of Saint Anne’s Catholic Parish. They were married fifty-eight years when Jerry passed away January 16, 2006.

Lola was a wonderful mother, friend and neighbor. She was caring and kind, always willing to meet new people and lend a listening ear. Lola loved quilting more than anything, and was an excellent cook known for her homemade pies and bread. She enjoyed music, gardening, and antiques. Lola truly cherished her home and the connections she made in the community.

Lola was predeceased by her parents, husband, and sisters Thelma, Marie, Donna and Lorraine, as well as brothers Olen, Ervin, and Larry. She is survived by sisters Verna and Sandy, and brother Timmy. Lola is also survived by all of her children, eleven grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren. Her first four daughters are Sharon, Deborah (Robert), Marla (William), and Julie (Richard). Next, there is son Christopher (Kimberly), and then daughter Kelly (Brian). Sharon’s children are John (Shannon), Karla, and Jerry. Debbie has Rebecca (Jesse). Marla’s family includes Jason, Lisa, and Zachary. Julie’s daughter is Natalie. Christopher’s daughters are Aubrey and Lauren. Kelly’s daughter is Caitlan. Lola’s great grandchildren are Mason, Cassandra, Angelina, Alyssa, Abigale, Julian, Jax, Alexzandra, Lukas, Owen, and Dominique.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary and Cemetery, 7777 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033. Interment will follow at Fort Logan National Cemetery at noon, Staging Area A.