Martha M. Cross

Martha M. Cross, 89, lifelong resident of Union County, died Sept. 22 at her home. A service will be held at the Nazarene Church in Elgin at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Martha was born March 29, 1921, at the home of her parents, Lionel and Clara (Brummond) Wells.

Those who knew Martha say she always had a smile and kind words for people who crossed her path. She enjoyed gardening and needlework, but her greatest love was her family. Martha was known for her dedication and work for her church and her great sense of humor.

Connie Seaman was her caregiver.

Survivors include one brother, Waide Wells of Elgin; one sister, Edna Flanery of La Grande; three sons, Kenneth and his wife, Bonnie Cross, of Netarts, Don and his wife, Debbi Cross, of Tigard and Dennis and his wife, Kris Cross, of Elgin; one daughter, Rhonda Thomas of Newport, Wash.; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Cross; son, Wayne Cross; and two brothers, Manuel (Swede) Erickson and Milton Erickson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any charity.

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