Patricia Johnson Martin

Davis, CA

Pat Martin, 76, died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at her home in Davis, CA. Daughter of the late Harry and Olive Johnson, Pat was born May 3, 1940, in Whitefish, MT, and lived her school years in Montana, graduating from Chinook High School (1958) and the University of Montana (1961). She became a teacher, first in Reno, NV., then in Davis, CA., for many years. Pat was a child of God, gently sharing His love in everything she did. She was a teacher of many young children in Davis, then in retirement founded a library at her church, where she continued to encourage young children and families in the art and delight of reading.

That library was at University Covenant Church, where she was a devoted member. She also served as a leader of a women's Bible study and as a Stephen Minister. She offered compassionate listening and prayer support during one-on-one meetings with women who welcomed her presence as they faced some of life's difficulties. Pat also travelled extensively with her good friend Nancy, with whom she explored the world.

Pat was predeceased by her husband, Bruce Martin, and is survived by her brother Bob Johnson (Robin), of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, nephew Karl (Renee) Johnson, of Spartanburg, SC, niece Erika (Michael) Cannon of Sewanee, TN, great nieces Isabel Spinelli of Sewanee, TN, Charlotte and Madeline Johnson of Spartanburg, SC, and great nephew Daniel Johnson of Spartanburg, SC.

A service to celebrate Pat's life will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, at University Covenant Church, Davis, CA. In lieu of flowers, memorials made be made to the church library, 315 Mace Blvd, Davis, CA, 95618.

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