Martha "Marti" Knapp (Darr)
February 21, 2017
Marti Knapp passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Marti was born June 9, 1946, to Joseph and Geraldine Darr in Des Moines, Iowa.
She graduated from Saydel High School. She attended Grand View College and Drake University. She worked in the offices at John Deere for 10 years and was a realtor for 14 years.
Marti had many interests including DIY projects, interior design, gardening, floral arranging, and reading. Her most favorite thing was spending time with her grandchildren, especially her one and only grandson, Landon.
Marti is survived by her beautiful daughter, Suzanne (Cris) Friedrickson; her two fantastic granddaughters, Jocelyn and Sheridan; two brothers, Dennis (Dinah) Darr and David (Mary) Darr; nephew, Joe (Brittany) Darr and their daughter, Piper Olivia; her wonderful friends, Jason and Susan Beard; as well as numerous cousins. Marti was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved grandson, Landon.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice-Johnston or to Blank Children’s Hospital in memory of her 8 year old grandson who passed away from neuroblastoma cancer last year.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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Miki Simonson
03/05/2017
Martha was admired by all our Saydel classmates. She was sweet and pleasant to everyone.
Farvel Martha until we meet again.
Your friend, Miki
Gary & Carol Woltz
03/02/2017
Our sincere condolences to Suzanne and Family on Marti's passing. I've been reflecting on pleasant memories from our days in the Beaverdale office of IR with Marti. She was always a classy lady and we are proud to have known her.
May she rest in peace.
Joan Rufer
03/01/2017
So sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Sending thoughts and prayers. I knew Martha from the 7Th grade until graduation. She always looked so beautiful everyday at school.
Nancy Huber
02/28/2017
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Marti's death. She bought Avon from me for the past few years and we became good friends, going to lunch and just meeting to visit. I am so sorry for all of you and I will miss her very much. I am sure she and Landon are in each other's arms in heaven
Judy McClain Cardenas
02/26/2017
I am sorry very sad to hear about Marti. It has been many years since I last saw her. She was a good friend and co-worker. She loved Suzanne so very much. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Kent and Mary Lou Wildrick
02/26/2017
We are saddened to read of Marti's passing and to learn of her grandson passing last year.
Joel & Lisa Friedrickson and Family
02/26/2017
Our sincere sympathy of the loss of your mother. May our loving Lord give you comfort and strength now and in the coming days ahead.
All our love. The Friedrickson's
Dennis and Linda Anderson
02/26/2017
We are very sorry to read that Marti has past away. I remember Denny when you and I did a lot of hunting and I was fortunate to become friends with your great sister. I think about you and your family often and the fun times we had in Minnesota. Marti was a great person, kind, shy, and classy. May God bless. With warmest regards, Denny Anderson
Lavona (Miles) Webb
02/23/2017
Sending my sincere condolences to Martha's family at this most difficult time, from a Saydel classmate.
Helen Botschka
02/23/2017
To the family of Marti Knapp sending our sincere sympathy and prayers.we followed your awesome grandson Landon .Sure he was there to welcome you in Heaven.We are good friends of Dennis and Dinah Darr in Newaygo ,Mi. God Bless.... Helen and Pooja Botschka