Jobyna Tru Martin, 78, passed away at home on June 19, 2008. Born on June 18, 1930, in Idaho Falls, Joby was the oldest child of Maudie and Vernal Sorensen. She lived in Rigby and Tacoma before settling in Idaho Falls. She graduated from Idaho Falls High School.
As a daughter, Joby demonstrated the utmost respect for her parents. Her relationship with her mother was very special throughout her adult life as well. In fact, until Maudie's death in 2005, Joby and Maudie would spend every Saturday afternoon shopping and going out for a slice of pie. Joby's classy style and impeccable appearance mimicked her mother's. In 1948, she married Elden Martin. She quickly learned the challenges involved with the rituals of farming and ranching.
After her mother-in-law Ada taught her to cook, she prepared up to three huge meals a day for all the workers during lambing and sheering seasons. Whether the meal was served at home or on the desert or at the ranch at Spencer from the trunk of her car, Joby knew how to satisfy a working man's appetite. She also shared the life of a sheep rancher with thousands of kindergarteners by giving tours during lambing season.
Over the next twelve years, she had six children-one daughter and five sons. As a mother, Joby was the disciplinarian of the six children, but she was also their greatest supporter. She didn't seem to mind that every figurine in the house had been broken and "secretly" glued back together. She fixed a hot breakfast for everyone before school, made sack lunches, then sent them off to school.
After school, she attended all of their sporting events as their greatest fan. Joby and Elden participated in weekly bowling leagues during their younger years, which brought much joy to their lives. They also took their six children to the Elks Club many Saturday night where all five boys had to dance with their mother. Joby also worked as a merchandiser for American Greetings after her children left home.
She took pride in her work and especially enjoyed the friends she made. Joby's faith has always been an important part of her life. Over the last forty years, she served as a deacon, participated in Bible study, taught Sunday school and vacation Bible school, and sang the choir at the Presbyterian Church. Her faith taught her to look for the best in every person and situation.
She also enjoyed reading novel and listening to many types of music. As her family grew with the addition of inlaws, grandchildren and great grandchildren, Joby continued to remember every birthday with a card. She and Elden loved travel to visit their grandchildren in their own environments as well, such as going to California to watch a ball tournament or to Washington for a graduation.
Joby felt very fortunate that she was able to make two trips to Hawaii, a trip to Europe, and several trips around the United States. Even in her seventies, she was able to put in eight to ten hour days at Disneyland or Sea World with her grandchildren. She was even known to ride the Octopus at Funland.
Joby is survived by two brothers, Jay Sorensen and Vern Sorensen; six children, Rod (Patsy) Martin, Michele (George) Mark, Ken (Kathy) Martin, Lynn (Cindy) Martin, Brent (Julie) Martin, and Kerry (Kelle) Martin; 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and Ryan, a grandchild.
As a daughter, Joby demonstrated the utmost respect for her parents. Her relationship with her mother was very special throughout her adult life as well. In fact, until Maudie's death in 2005, Joby and Maudie would spend every Saturday afternoon shopping and going out for a slice of pie. Joby's classy style and impeccable appearance mimicked her mother's. In 1948, she married Elden Martin. She quickly learned the challenges involved with the rituals of farming and ranching.
After her mother-in-law Ada taught her to cook, she prepared up to three huge meals a day for all the workers during lambing and sheering seasons. Whether the meal was served at home or on the desert or at the ranch at Spencer from the trunk of her car, Joby knew how to satisfy a working man's appetite. She also shared the life of a sheep rancher with thousands of kindergarteners by giving tours during lambing season.
Over the next twelve years, she had six children-one daughter and five sons. As a mother, Joby was the disciplinarian of the six children, but she was also their greatest supporter. She didn't seem to mind that every figurine in the house had been broken and "secretly" glued back together. She fixed a hot breakfast for everyone before school, made sack lunches, then sent them off to school.
After school, she attended all of their sporting events as their greatest fan. Joby and Elden participated in weekly bowling leagues during their younger years, which brought much joy to their lives. They also took their six children to the Elks Club many Saturday night where all five boys had to dance with their mother. Joby also worked as a merchandiser for American Greetings after her children left home.
She took pride in her work and especially enjoyed the friends she made. Joby's faith has always been an important part of her life. Over the last forty years, she served as a deacon, participated in Bible study, taught Sunday school and vacation Bible school, and sang the choir at the Presbyterian Church. Her faith taught her to look for the best in every person and situation.
She also enjoyed reading novel and listening to many types of music. As her family grew with the addition of inlaws, grandchildren and great grandchildren, Joby continued to remember every birthday with a card. She and Elden loved travel to visit their grandchildren in their own environments as well, such as going to California to watch a ball tournament or to Washington for a graduation.
Joby felt very fortunate that she was able to make two trips to Hawaii, a trip to Europe, and several trips around the United States. Even in her seventies, she was able to put in eight to ten hour days at Disneyland or Sea World with her grandchildren. She was even known to ride the Octopus at Funland.
Joby is survived by two brothers, Jay Sorensen and Vern Sorensen; six children, Rod (Patsy) Martin, Michele (George) Mark, Ken (Kathy) Martin, Lynn (Cindy) Martin, Brent (Julie) Martin, and Kerry (Kelle) Martin; 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and Ryan, a grandchild.
Jobyna Tru Martin, 78, passed away at home on June 19, 2008. Born on June 18, 1930, in Idaho Falls, Joby was the oldest child of Maudie and Vernal Sorensen. She lived in Rigby and Tacoma before settling in Idaho Falls. She graduated from Idaho Falls High School.
As a daughter, Joby demonstrated the utmost respect for her parents. Her relationship with her mother was very special throughout her adult life as well. In fact, until Maudie's death in 2005, Joby and Maudie would spend every Saturday afternoon shopping and going out for a slice of pie. Joby's classy style and impeccable appearance mimicked her mother's. In 1948, she married Elden Martin. She quickly learned the challenges involved with the rituals of farming and ranching.
After her mother-in-law Ada taught her to cook, she prepared up to three huge meals a day for all the workers during lambing and sheering seasons. Whether the meal was served at home or on the desert or at the ranch at Spencer from the trunk of her car, Joby knew how to satisfy a working man's appetite. She also shared the life of a sheep rancher with thousands of kindergarteners by giving tours during lambing season.
Over the next twelve years, she had six children-one daughter and five sons. As a mother, Joby was the disciplinarian of the six children, but she was also their greatest supporter. She didn't seem to mind that every figurine in the house had been broken and "secretly" glued back together. She fixed a hot breakfast for everyone before school, made sack lunches, then sent them off to school.
After school, she attended all of their sporting events as their greatest fan. Joby and Elden participated in weekly bowling leagues during their younger years, which brought much joy to their lives. They also took their six children to the Elks Club many Saturday night where all five boys had to dance with their mother. Joby also worked as a merchandiser for American Greetings after her children left home.
She took pride in her work and especially enjoyed the friends she made. Joby's faith has always been an important part of her life. Over the last forty years, she served as a deacon, participated in Bible study, taught Sunday school and vacation Bible school, and sang the choir at the Presbyterian Church. Her faith taught her to look for the best in every person and situation.
She also enjoyed reading novel and listening to many types of music. As her family grew with the addition of inlaws, grandchildren and great grandchildren, Joby continued to remember every birthday with a card. She and Elden loved travel to visit their grandchildren in their own environments as well, such as going to California to watch a ball tournament or to Washington for a graduation.
Joby felt very fortunate that she was able to make two trips to Hawaii, a trip to Europe, and several trips around the United States. Even in her seventies, she was able to put in eight to ten hour days at Disneyland or Sea World with her grandchildren. She was even known to ride the Octopus at Funland.
Joby is survived by two brothers, Jay Sorensen and Vern Sorensen; six children, Rod (Patsy) Martin, Michele (George) Mark, Ken (Kathy) Martin, Lynn (Cindy) Martin, Brent (Julie) Martin, and Kerry (Kelle) Martin; 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and Ryan, a grandchild.
As a daughter, Joby demonstrated the utmost respect for her parents. Her relationship with her mother was very special throughout her adult life as well. In fact, until Maudie's death in 2005, Joby and Maudie would spend every Saturday afternoon shopping and going out for a slice of pie. Joby's classy style and impeccable appearance mimicked her mother's. In 1948, she married Elden Martin. She quickly learned the challenges involved with the rituals of farming and ranching.
After her mother-in-law Ada taught her to cook, she prepared up to three huge meals a day for all the workers during lambing and sheering seasons. Whether the meal was served at home or on the desert or at the ranch at Spencer from the trunk of her car, Joby knew how to satisfy a working man's appetite. She also shared the life of a sheep rancher with thousands of kindergarteners by giving tours during lambing season.
Over the next twelve years, she had six children-one daughter and five sons. As a mother, Joby was the disciplinarian of the six children, but she was also their greatest supporter. She didn't seem to mind that every figurine in the house had been broken and "secretly" glued back together. She fixed a hot breakfast for everyone before school, made sack lunches, then sent them off to school.
After school, she attended all of their sporting events as their greatest fan. Joby and Elden participated in weekly bowling leagues during their younger years, which brought much joy to their lives. They also took their six children to the Elks Club many Saturday night where all five boys had to dance with their mother. Joby also worked as a merchandiser for American Greetings after her children left home.
She took pride in her work and especially enjoyed the friends she made. Joby's faith has always been an important part of her life. Over the last forty years, she served as a deacon, participated in Bible study, taught Sunday school and vacation Bible school, and sang the choir at the Presbyterian Church. Her faith taught her to look for the best in every person and situation.
She also enjoyed reading novel and listening to many types of music. As her family grew with the addition of inlaws, grandchildren and great grandchildren, Joby continued to remember every birthday with a card. She and Elden loved travel to visit their grandchildren in their own environments as well, such as going to California to watch a ball tournament or to Washington for a graduation.
Joby felt very fortunate that she was able to make two trips to Hawaii, a trip to Europe, and several trips around the United States. Even in her seventies, she was able to put in eight to ten hour days at Disneyland or Sea World with her grandchildren. She was even known to ride the Octopus at Funland.
Joby is survived by two brothers, Jay Sorensen and Vern Sorensen; six children, Rod (Patsy) Martin, Michele (George) Mark, Ken (Kathy) Martin, Lynn (Cindy) Martin, Brent (Julie) Martin, and Kerry (Kelle) Martin; 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and Ryan, a grandchild.
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