Obituary for Marta J. York
Marta J. York, aged 73, of Stilwell, Kansas passed away suddenly on June 10, 2022 in a fatal car crash. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska on June 10, 1949, to the late Martin R. and Jeanne E. Myers, Marta moved to Overland Park, Kansas with her parents in 1957. She attended Overland Park schools and was in the first graduating class of Shawnee Mission South High School. Marta graduated from Denver Women’s College in Denver, Colorado with a degree in marketing. Following a career with Russell Stover Candies, The State of Israel Bond Co & BVK Direct Marketing, Marta moved to Stilwell, Kansas in 1981 following the death of her parents.
Marta is survived by her husband of 34 years, Pat York; 2 sisters, Shelley Porter & husband John of Leawood, Kansas, Prudence Schnell & husband Corey of Los Lunas, New Mexico; 2 stepsons, Mike York & wife Tammy of Overland Park, Kansas, Mitch York of Gardner, Kansas; Nieces, Elizabeth Hammond & husband Mike of Overland Park, Kansas, Kathryn Sandoe & husband Shawn of Landisville, Pennsylvania; stepgrandchildren, Connor, Cole & Caiden Horn and Daniel & Ryan York, Addie Rose & Camber York; great nephews and nieces, Sadie, Sage, Hunter, Hoyt, Scarlett and Harlan Hammond.
Marta was passionate about her love of animals and pets. She loved watching the fox and deer that came by the house for a quick visit and snack. She named her sweet kitties after cosmetics like Estee Lauder, Maybelline and sweet little Marmalade. She spent hours in her beautiful garden and flowers, which she enjoyed doing with her beloved Pat. She loved to go to auctions & farm sales… you never knew when you could find a new treasure! Marta so enjoyed nature & being outside whether poolside or on a sunny beach in Florida enjoying umbrella drinks… Marta also had a very special place in her heart for the Colorado mountains and was awe-struck in their beauty. Estes Park and Vail, Colorado were her happy place(s)! Family meant EVERYTHING to Marta…. summertime was for family-fun picnics, cruising on the lake, Fourth of July shenanigans (her favorite holiday), Christmas was cookies, hot chocolates & concerts…. she loved spending time with all the young’ns!
Service
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 11 am at Crossroads Church, 10551 Rd, Overland Park, KS, 66215, with Pastor Don Huitink officiating. An open House celebration luncheon will be held at Mike & Tammy York’s in Overland Park directly following the Memorial Service.
Memorial Contributions
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Wayside Waifs Animal No Kill Animal Shelter at waysidewaifs.org.
You can leave your condolences at www.cremationcenterkc.com/marta-j-york/.