Obituary - Rosalie Wilmes Martinson

Rosalie Wilmes Martinson of Great Falls, 85, passed away Saturday,  September 2, 2023.

Cremation has been entrusted to Croxford Funeral Home.  A Celebration of Life will be held October 7, 2023, at the Holiday Inn in Great Falls from 1-6 p.m.

Born April 2, 1938, in Havre, MT, to Joe and Marie (Anderson) Wilmes, Rosalie was the middle of three children. She had an older brother, David, and a younger brother, Roger. She attended local schools, graduating from Joplin High School in 1956. It was during her high school years that she met the love of her life, Don Martinson, marrying him December 18, 1955 in Joplin, MT. They were blessed with three daughters during their 68 years together, Janice Wolf, Donna Connor and Loni Martinson. 

Don and Rosalie lived in Joplin, Inverness, Havre and Helena before settling in Great Falls. Rosalie was an amazing bowler, awesome golfer, excellent cook and baker, she spent her spare time gardening, crafting and sewing.  Rosalie loved making the family tradition of lefse during the holidays and baking cookies and goodies for family and friends. 

Survivors include her loving husband, Don; daughters, Janice Martinson (Dale) Wolf of Great Falls, Donna Martinson Connor of Oak Park, CA and Loni Martinson of Caldwell, ID; seven grandchildren, Craig and Erin Bimler, Callie and Kelsey Connor, Connor, Trevor, and McKenna Nally; seven great-grandchildren, Cruz and Coyer Bimler, Cooper, Zeke, Jack and Clay Stapp, Mack Opel; numerous stepgrandchildren and great-grandchildren and extended family members, as well as many great friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Marie Wilmes, brothers, David and Roger Wilmes, and grandson Craig Bimler. 

Memorial donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association-Help Fight Alzheimers or the charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences may be shared with the family at https://www.croxfordfuneralhome.com .