Helen Kuenzi Martin

Helen (Leni) Kuenzi Martin, age 82 of Springville was reunited with her beloved husband Wednesday, February 20, 2008. She was born December 11, 1925 in Switzerland to Fritz Kuenzi and Louise Burri. She married Darrel Thomas Martin August 13, 1950 in the Salt Lake Temple. He preceded her in death in 1973.



Helen was an active member of the LDS Church serving as the Primary and Relief Society organist and in many other callings. She was always busy with hand-work, gardening and loved all flowers. She loved BYU sports, was an avid reader, excellent cook and enjoyed collecting spoons. Helen was loved and respected by all who knew her.



She is survived by five sons and two daughters: Tom (Nancy) Martin, Texas; Dan (Chris) Martin, American Fork; Carla (Terry) Goodwin, Payson; Monica (Hugo) Villar, Salem; Wayne (Linda) Martin, Torrance, CA; Mark (Christy) Martin, Murray; John (Shelly) Martin, Springville; 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Fred (Helen) Kunzi of Sandy and a sister, Klara Klanchi of Switzerland. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Nathan and one sister, Frieda.



Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Spring Creek South Stake Center at 350 North 400 East in Springville. There will be a viewing Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 E. 200 S., Springville and at the church on Saturday one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery.



The family wishes to thank Alpine Home Healthcare and Orem Nursing and Rehab for their loving care of our mother.