Nancy Martin

Nancy Jean Martin, 75, died on January 9, 2016, following a brief illness. Born on February 14, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Victoria Piha. She attended high school and nursing school in Chicago, Illinois. She married James Peter Martin in 1960 and soon after moved to Denver, Colorado. Nancy worked as a nurse her entire career having worked at the Veterans Administration Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver, Colorado. After a long and successful career in nursing, Nancy and Jim developed an interest in sailing. She and Jim retired at the ripe age of 55 and sold their home and most of their possessions in Denver and moved to sunny Florida and become "live-aboards" on their sail boat, docking in Punta Gorda, Florida. They thoroughly enjoyed the sailing life and made many close friends at the dock at which they resided at Fisherman's Village in Punta Gorda, Fl. Nancy enjoyed working on the day cruise boat and James enjoyed teaching sailing after getting his captains license. Nancy always remained a die-hard fan of the Denver Broncos and often met with other Bronco fans in Florida to watch the games on television. After Jim's passing Nancy moved to Grand Junction, Colorado in the spring of 2015 to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Jim and all of her many sisters and brother. She is survived by her daughters Chris Lofton (Duane) of Grand Junction, Colorado and Cheryl Martin of Denver, Colorado and brother-in-law- Thomas Martin (Lucia). Nancy has three grandchildren, Brittany Markert, Brandon Lofton and Sydney Heart. She also has two great grandsons Jase Lofton and Connor Markert. A celebration of life will be held this summer at the Maroon Bells in the Rocky Mountains. Please consider making a memorial contribution in Nancy Martin's name to the Hope West Hospice and Pallative Care, 3090 North 12th St., Grand Junction, Co. 80151.