Martha Jean Harrington

In Loving Memory

Martha Jean Harrington, 94, died peacefully in her Vashon home early in the morning of

May 2, 2014. Martha was born February 15, 1920, in Seattle, Washington, to Ruth and Bill Meenach. She married Kenwood Titland after graduating from high school and they moved to Vashon in 1953, where they raised three children – Bill, Roberta and Joe. Martha later married A.C. (Deb) Harrington, a Vashon builder and

contractor, and lived with him until his death

in 1982.

Martha was a true family matriarch. She was known for her devotion to her children and grandchildren (who knew her as “Grandma Martha”) and for her tireless energy, enthusiasm and positive spirit. She had a natural brightness that

illuminated everything around her.

For many years, Martha received great enjoyment from nature and particularly enjoyed hiking in the Olympics and exploring the ocean beaches in the Lake Ozette area with family members. In later years, she focused on her baking skills and dispensed her excellent banana bread, cookies and other treats to a wide variety of grateful recipients.

Survivors include her oldest son Bill Tilland (Lynn), her youngest son Joe Titland and her daughter Roberta Middling, as well as five grandchildren – Jeff Middling (Tracy), Laurie Burns (Marty), Bonnie Tilland (Curtis), Colleen Tilland and Sam Tilland – and one great grandchild Mina Tilland Dye. She is also survived by Penny, her beloved Corgi.

Asked recently what she would like to be in her next life she said, “I’d like

to have more children, play music and be a surfer.” We all miss her and send

our love.

Martha has requested no formal memorial services. Remembrances can be directed to Vashon Island Pet Protectors (VIPP).

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