Susan Martell, age 65 of Grenora, ND, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Sanford Medical Center, in Fargo, ND. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Williston is assisting the family. Friends may sign the on-line register and give their condolences at www.fulkersons.com
Her funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM (Mountain Time), Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the Brockton Cultural Center in Brockton, Mt. Pastor Buddy Adams will officiate. Her wake service will be held at 5:00 PM on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Brockton Cultural Center – Brockton, Mt. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Brockton, Mt.
On October 5th, 2017, we lost a beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Susan Frances “Puddin” was born September 9th, 1952 in Sidney, MT to Wilbur and Betty (Sullivan) Hayden. In Susan’s early years, she moved to Portland, Oregon with her parents and siblings. Susan and her family later moved to a farm outside of Fairview, MT until her 4th grade year and then they moved into town. She attended Fairview grade school and high school. Susan and her siblings had to walk to school year round and the winter was especially hard in the dresses the girls were required to wear.
Susan was known as the “prankster” in her family. She loved to play pranks on her siblings and was always having a good time.
On January 3rd, 1969 Susan married the love of her life Daniel Martell Jr. Together they lived in Grenora, ND and had five boys, Jesse, Jim, Jason, Travis and Robert. Susan was very involved in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s lives. She was a very proud mother and grandmother. Susan worked at the Grenora café as a restaurant manager. Susan loved the people, cooking and everything about the café. She put her whole heart into the café and was very proud of herself for what she did for the café and the people.
Susan was passionate about many things, but some of her favorite pastimes were reading, playing yahtzee, pinochle, spending time with her grandchildren, and staying home and watching her favorite tv shows. Susan treasured her time with her husband Dan cruising in the country and looking at old houses.
She loved the Reservation, “the rez life” as she called it. She respected the people and their way of life. Susan was known for her love of cookie jars and windchimes. She was a faithful Lutheran and she always let her faith guide her in the decisions she made. Susan touched many lives and made many friends who enhanced her life as well. Susan will be remembered for her strength and unfailing faithfulness to her family.
She was preceded in death by grandparents, Manford and Ivy Sullivan; grandparents, Leon and Margaret Hayden; father, Wilbur Hayden; and son’s Jim and Jason Martell; in-laws, Daniel Sr. and Mary Martell; Charles Martell Sr.; Sophia Lambert; sister and brother- in-law Patty and Fred Silk; brother- in- law, David Martell; brother- in- law, David Fast Horse Sr.; and step son Paul Bird. Susan is survived by her husband, Daniel Martell, Jr.; children, Jesse (Jane) Martell, Travis (Karrie Timm) Martell and Robert Martell; mother, Betty Hayden; sister’s Linda (Brent) Kohlman and Patsy (Stan) Dean; brother’s, Douglas Hayden and Chris (Amy) Hayden; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Curley Youpee says
A special individual, a people person, tolerant, appreciative of exchanging ideas and a remarkable uplift for those who were worn down or travel-strained.
Susan was a quick wit in Native humor, and she was fearless with her loud radiant laughter….which would echo as she walked back into a restaurant kitchen.
Susan was person with ambition, class, sense of judgment, self respect, confidence, dignity, elegance and an unbiased perspective….she was a delightful lady.
My family will miss the surprise encounters at yet another restaurant.
We offer our condolences to her family, we share in their loss with our thoughts and prayers.
We thank you our witty friend.
Robert Buck Elk says
Danny , You and your sons are in my prayers . I was sorry to hear about Susan passing.I pray that God will give you strength as you and your sons go through this difficult time .You and I grew up together as neighbors.I considered you one of my closest friends.Take care my friend.
Valerie Martell gambino says
Junior and boys ,
I’m very sorry to hear of susans passing
My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Always Valerie
Willard White says
JR., Jesse, Travis, Robert my deepest condolences…I will always remember going hunting then stopping in at Brockton to eat. I especially loved it when she would make those big pots of spaghetti! After a great day of walking brush or walking out coulees stopping off and getting a bite to eat! She was a very kind aunt and always had time to listen to ramblings of a young kid. She will be missed.
Roxann Smith says
She sure was a great lady, she is probably cooking for her boys now… Jimmy and Jason. My prayers are with your families, she will be missed.