Martha May Vandemark

Martha May Vandemark passed away Sunday December 21st, 2014 at her home in Show Low, AZ. She was 46 years old. Martha was born November 30th, 1968 in San Manuel, AZ to the late Thomas and Zona Weddle. She spent her childhood growing up in Mammoth, AZ and attended High School in San Manuel. She met the love of her life Tim Vandemark in 1986 at the local K-Mart under the blue light special. The two lovebirds were married a short time later on November 3rd, 1986. Martha began her working days as a model and developed a successful career for several years. In 1987 Martha became pregnant with their first child and shifted her focus to raising a family. Kayla was born in September of 1987 and Timmy followed in November of 1988. In 1996 Martha started attending Apollo College in Tucson, AZ to become a Registered Medical Assistant and graduated 9 months later. She then went on to work for a Cardiologist in Tucson. In 1999 Martha and Tim moved their family to Show Low, AZ where she continued her career. Martha always had a strong passion for horses. This love was especially clear when she won a barrel racing championship when she was just 15 years old. After moving to Show Low she finally got the horse of her dreams, a palomino named Peaches. She raised Peaches from the time she was a baby and molded her into a loving companion. It wasn't until 2007 that Martha's love for horses became 2nd on her list of favorite things. She now had a new #1 passion which was being an amazing Grandmother. Kayla gave birth to Martha's first grandchild, Trentin Goss, in May of 2007. She was soon given the nickname "Momo", never to be known as just "Grandma." Martha's 2nd grandchild, Kaiden Goss, followed in 2009. She spent the rest of her years devoting her time to Trentin and Kaiden and watching them grow into the special little boys that they have become. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Zona Weddle. She is survived by her husband, Tim Vandemark, her children Timmy (Kelsey) Vandemark and Kayla (Justin) Goss, her Grandchildren Trentin and Kaiden Goss, her brother Wesley (Cynde) Weddle, sisters Thelma (Jeff) Jackson and Pamela (Ray) Wooten, her Father and Mother-in-law Richard and Doris Vandemark, as well as many extended family members. The funeral service for Martha will be Tuesday December 30th, 2014 at Owens Livingston Mortuary in Show Low, AZ. The viewing will begin at 10:00am and the funeral will begin at 11:00am. The concluding ceremony and interment will follow at the Lakeside Cemetery in Lakeside, AZ where she will be laid to rest along side her beloved parents, Thomas and Zona. The entire family appreciates the love and support they have received and continue to receive during this difficult time.