Jeorily Kaye Martin was born on January 7, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio and went to be with Jesus on June 7, 2024.
She was the beloved daughter of George and Emily VanDewalle who preceded her in death.
Jeorily was very proud of her heritage and family legacy. Her Grandmother on her father’s side immigrated to America from Stockholm, Sweden. Her Mother’s family owned a farm in Wisconsin over 100 years with their roots tracing past the Civil War.
Jeorily is survived by her loving husband, Randall Lewis Martin of Mount Pleasant, TX, son Jeremiah Martin of Seattle, WA, son James R Martin and wife Cora Martin of Bremerton, WA, and daughter Jenily Martin of Seattle, WA. Jeorily is also survived by her sister Renee, and one niece, Natasha Noso, both of Bellingham, WA.
Jeorily and Randall met at a youth group and it was truly love at first sight. They were married in Covington, WA, on October 18, 1974. The first time Jeorily and Randall held hands, Randall vowed to never let go. True to his promise, Randall was holding her hand until he released her into the loving hands of Jesus.
Randall and Jeorily are blessed with 6 grandchildren; Autum Martin of Seattle WA, Theodore Martin and Carlie Martin of Bremerton, WA, Dillon Rogers, Landon Rogers and Cailyn Nystrom also of Seattle, WA.
Jeorily attended Central Washington University and the John Robert Powers Modeling School. She became a model for JC Penny and several other advertising agencies. She held management positions with numerous corporate companies. This led to Jeorily opening her own retail shop from 2005-2020 in Tonasket, WA.
Jeorily loved animals. She trained and cared for a variety of animals that eventually became a farm. She had a bleeding heart for them and felt a calling to rescue, protect and provide for them all.
Jeorily had a true heart of love and compassion for people. She and Randall fostered 5 children over a 14-year span. Jeorily was trained in Home Health care and both Jeorily and Randall held Grief Share seminars for numerous churches.