Mary M. Martinson, age 69, of Isanti passed away February 25, 2021 at home. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Mary Margaret Martinson, age 69, died at home with her husband, Brian, and other family present, after fighting cancer for 19 months.
Mary was born in Springfield, Missouri on September 22, 1951. She moved with her family to Minneapolis when she was young. Mary and her late husband, Gordon, built their house in Bradford Township in 1976. Mary has lived in that home until her death on February 25, 2021. She worked at both the Creamery in Isanti and Plaza Cleaners in Maple Grove before her illness.
Mary was a go-getter and lived by her mantra, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” She was known for her love of crafts. She generously spent time making delightful gifts for her family and many friends. During her chemo treatments she made hats for premature babies and lap blankets for residents at the local memory care unit. Mary was known for helping anyone in need and was devoted to her grandchildren and great grandchild, Riley.
Mary is survived by her husband of 20 years, Brian; son, Gordon (GJ) Andersen (fiancé, Danielle); grandchildren, Tyler, Nicole, Travis, Cassie; great grandchild, Riley; sisters, Carol Olson (Kim) and Paulette Ballister; and brothers, Herbie Armstrong (Kim) and Paul Armstrong; nieces and nephews and many friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gordon Andersen and her daughter, Patty Gallant.
Carolyn Sue Olson says
I miss you more than anyone knows. You were my baby sister and my best friend. I will always cherish the time we had together good time and bad. We laugh together and cried on each other shoulder. Miss you Love you so much til we meet again. May God wrap his arms around you.
Lori Ross says
Mary, You will be missed. Your kindness and generosity will leave a void needing to be filled. Gentle thoughts & comfort to your family.
jim and rosemary schonert says
we are sorry to hear of your loss, Brian. yes Mary was very creative. she gave a lot to others. our memories of her are very sweet. our love to you, uncle Jim and Aunt Rosemary.
Eileen, Richard, and Abigail says
It has been one month today and we all miss Mary very much. Remembering Brian and her family especially today.