Martha Jane Owens, 81

Martha Jane Owens passed on Jan. 28, 2010, at the age of 81. Surrounded by family, Mrs. Owens died peacefully at her home on Flathead Lake. Martha Jane Owens was born April 26, 1928, in San Angelo, Texas. The daughter of Tillman Anslem and Ola Kathyrn Casey Wood, Martha Jane was the middle of three children. Raised in Oklahoma City, Martha Jane met the love of her life, James Donald Owens, at Classen High School. Inseparable from day one, the pair were married in 1946. Jim Owens preceded her in death on June 6, 2009. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Dean Wood. Martha Jane was the light, humor and love of her family. She was the main ingredient in making a house a home. Refreshingly honest and vehemently loyal, Martha Jane was a force to be reckoned with. Known for her quick wit, sharp tongue, contagious laughter and deep devotion to her family, Martha Jane made every task, trip or gathering exciting and full of fun. Boredom was not in Martha Jane s world, and she did not allow it in those around her, either. Nothing was ever impossible or too difficult to do. Martha Jane is survived by her sister, Linda Hauhuth; three daughters, Kathy Bygren, Leslie Hinkle and Martha Mills; and son, Steve Owens. She has six grandchildren, Tyler Bygren, Casey Bygren, Drew Cable, Kelley Bygren, Carly Owens and Lacey Owens. She also has two great-grandchildren, Chloe and Carter Bygren. Martha Jane Owens was an original thinker and was never mundane or typical in anything she did or said. She was warm, loving, intelligent and just simply, the best mother and friend one could ever hope to have. She will be forever missed! A celebration of Martha and Jim s life will be held on March 6 at a time and place to be announced.