Julia Marie Martin

Julia Marie Martin, 100, of Las Vegas, passed away on November 27th 2020 in Las Vegas.

Julia was born 5/11/1920 in Watertown, Wisconsin to Frank and Emily Novotny.

Julia is preceded in death by her husband, George, her Mother, Father, brother James, sister Josephine, and son Steven.

Julia is survived by sons George (Marian), Richard (Martha), and Michael (Shelly), 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Burial service will be held at 11:00am, December 9th, 2020 at Davis Cemetery with Chaplain Pam McGill officiating. Arrangements are by Davis Funeral Home.

The family of Julia Martin wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Compassion Care Hospice, their excellent care giver staff, Mom's nurse, Leslie, and Spiritual Counselor, Pam. In addition, we thank Silver Sky Assisted Living at Deersprings, Administrator Nicole, Center Nurse, Erin, all the staff and caregivers, and the kindness they offered Julia daily.

Julia had a remarkable life. Her parents, brother, and sister were taken by Tuberculosis, which made her the sole survivor in her immediate family. After some time in an orphanage, she was taken in by her Uncle on his farm in Watertown. She attended St. Henry's school and graduated from Watertown High School. She lived through the Depression, and found the love her life, George. They were married during WWII 1943. After the war, George and Julia worked in Watertown, built their home and raised 4 boys. George and Julia were married for over 59 years. Julia worked at St. Mary's Hospital as an LPN. George and Julia moved to North Prairie, Wisconsin to be closer to their work at Waukesha Motors, and retired in Las Vegas in 1986. They were members of Holy Family Catholic Church. Julia will be long remembered for her special works of art in making Christmas Cookies and donating them to Catholic Charities, her church, as well as other local groups.