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MARTHA LOUISE HURLBURT
January 18, 1960 ˜ December 31, 2025
Martha Louise Hurlburt died on December 31, 2025, in Vancouver, Washington after a long battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 65 years old.
Martha was born on January 18, 1960, in Portland, Oregon to Hugh and Clarene Hurlburt. She graduated from David Douglas High School in 1978, then attended Seattle Pacific University, Portland State University, and Western Conservative Baptist Seminary.
She worked as an accountant for several years before discovering her love of teaching. Martha served in the David Douglas School District before moving to the Evergreen School District where she taught for several years at Riverview, Harmony, and Illahee Elementary Schools.
Her personal faith in Jesus Christ was the cornerstone of her life. Prior to her illness, Martha was actively involved at New Heights Church in Vancouver, counseled youth at Camp Bighorn in Montana, and served on her church summer missions team in Martin, Slovakia.
Martha is survived by her sister Deena (John) Hahn and nephew James. Many thanks go to her caregiver Dana and staff for their loving care for her these past several years.
A “Celebration of Life” service for Martha will occur on February 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at New Heights Church (Central Campus) at 7913 NE 58th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98665. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given in Martha’s name to Open House Ministries at https://www.sheltered.org/. Lincoln Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
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