Martha “Marty” Elen Amidon was born January 14, 1930, in Roswell, Ohio, the daughter of Paul and Mary (Zsuti) Happy.
Marty married Eugene on September 10, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan. He preceded her in death in 2012, after 62 years of marriage.
Marty shared her beautiful voice in the choir at St. James the Greater Catholic Church. In her early years, Marty worked as a “weigher” for Weight Watchers and had the opportunity to meet the founder, Florine Mark. Upon retirement, Marty and Eugene truly enjoyed traveling. They accomplished having visited 45 states in their motorhome. Marty had become an avid football fan. She was especially fond of Green Bay’s, Aaron Rodgers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes. Marty loved her roses and working in her garden. She also loved mowing her own lawn. Most of all, Marty will be remembered for her genuine kindness to everyone she met.
Marty will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her children; Cheryl (Henry) Lehman of Roscommon, Robert Amidon of Roscommon, Ronald Amidon of Roscommon; 4 grandsons; 2 granddaughters; one great-granddaughter and “one on the way.”
Marty is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Eugene; sister, Pat Delleree; and brother, Paul Happy, Jr.
Family and friends will gather at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 15, 2022, for a Memorial Mass, at St. James the Greater Catholic Church, 7878 East Houghton Lake Drive, Houghton Lake, Michigan 48629, with an hour of gathering prior to the Mass. Celebrant will be Father Bernard Tyler.
Those who are unable to attend the service in person due to distance, weather, or any reason preventing your attendance, are welcome to watch the service streamed live at: https://www.facebook.com/wagnerandwalshfuneraldirectors
The family prefers memorial contributions be made in Marty’s name to Heartland Hospice of West Branch.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagner and Walsh Funeral Directors, Roscommon.
