Martha Lee Bussell

Martha Lee Bussell (Marty), 84, passed peacefully from this life surrounded by loved ones at her

home in Gardena, Washington. She was born June 7, 1936 in Walla Walla to Wilbur and Grace

Garbe. She attended Gardena and Touchet schools and graduated from Touchet High School

in 1954. She married her high school sweetheart, Larry Bussell in Weiser, Idaho. Apart from a

few years residing in Idaho, they farmed in Gardena, Washington until their retirement.

A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Martha Lee delighted

in making her home warm and welcoming for her family and friends. Many enjoyed her

wonderful meals and treats. Her homemade German Chocolate cake and fudge were a special

treat and loved by her family and friends.

Martha Lee was a gifted and talented pianist. Having played since a little girl, she could play

many songs by ear. Her life and home were filled with music. She was a piano teacher as well

as accompanist for several area churches and community events. She accompanied singing

classes at Walla Walla Community College. Everyone stopped to listen as she started to play.

Thank you for the music.

Golfing with her friends and family was a favorite hobby. She enjoyed playing in amateur

tournaments with her friends and had five holes in one during her golfing years. She was a

member of several churches including Touchet Community Congregational Church and First

Church of God. Marty was a member of PEO and the Walla Walla Country Club.

She is survived and will be missed by husband Larry Bussell of Touchet, Washington: son, Art

Bussell, daughters, Lorene Gosney, Melanie Wilkinson, Sarah Bussell and Darlene White

(Wesley): 6 grand children, 4 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers Bill and Paul, sister Claire and

granddaughter, Tara.

Friends and family are welcome for viewing at Herring Funeral Home on Thursday, August, 20,

2020 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Please join the family for the gravesite service on Friday,

August 21, 2020 @ 2:00 pm at the Blue Mountain Memorial Gardens Cemetary.

Please wear masks and observe social distancing during services.