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Martha Hartman Obituary


MARTHA LOUISE (HICKMAN)
PURKISS-HARTMAN
March 1, 1942 ~ October 18, 2017

Martha Purkiss-Hartman, 75, passed away at her home in Vancouver, WA. She leaves behind her husband, Phil; two sons, Wade and Wes Purkiss; step-daughter, Michelle; sister, Melody; 8 grandkids; and 1 great-grandchild.
There will be a service held Sat., Nov. 4, at Brush Prairie Baptist Church at 1p.m.
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Oct. 31, 2017.
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Martha's first husband was my best man at my wedding and I was best man at his and hers. My wife and Martha and myself have been good friends since 1966. There are many memories, too many to list. Our hearts were saddened to hear of her passing, but knowing she is now with Jesus.

Wayne and Kathy Laing

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October 23, 2017

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