Shirley Martin

Shirley Jean Martin, 78, of Burns, died Dec. 13, 2012, at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colo.

Jean was born at Red Top Station, Colo., Nov. 12, 1934, to W.R. and Julia Edwards. She graduated from Laramie High School in 1952.

Jean married Syd Martin of Burns on May 23, 1954. They raised their family on their farm north of Burns. She enjoyed sewing, oil painting, making candy, and made and decorated many wedding cakes for family and friends. Jean’s homemade doughnuts were a special treat. She was a member of Daughters of the Nile, Prairie Pioneers Extension Club, and a Cub Scout...