Obituary of Martha WITHEROW

Martha Jane Witherow, 46, passed away on Friday, February 3rd 2006 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 2nd, 1959 in Lakewood, CA. Martha moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ; 13 years ago from Hesperia, CA. She worked as a preschool teacher for Havasu Christian Preschool in Lake Havasu City, AZ; for 9 years. Martha was a member of Lakeview Community Church. She loved volleyball, reading, singing praises to the Lord and taking trips to Arkansas and Colorado to visit her children and grandchildren. Martha is survived by her loving husband Jeff Witherow, daughters Jennifer Travis of Elkins, AR; Shannon Betrue of Lake Havasu City, AZ; Macaela Gregory of Lake Havasu City, AZ; Angie Gourley of Yelm, WA; son Dalton Gregory of Pagosa Springs, CO; Jason Witherow of Yelm, WA; mother Jackie Harding of Needles, CA; brothers Michael Harding of Bullhead City, AZ; Daryl Harding of Pittsburg, CA; sisters Debra Lozonne of rural Needles, CA; Judith Hood of Needles, CA; and 5 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father David Harding and son Justin Stinson.A memorial service will be held at Lakeview Community Church on Monday, February 6, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Dale Ray officiating.In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in her name to Hospice of Havasu, P.O. Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ; or Lakeview Community Church, 1699 W. Acoma Blvd; Lake Havasu City, AZ; 86404.Condolences and thoughts may be made to her family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were entrusted to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.