TRAVERSE CITY- Ann B. Martin, 88, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014. She passed away at home with her son and best friend by her side.

Ann was born Nov. 8, 1926 in Lansing to Ernest and Leatta (Harris) Brutschy. She was a retired school teacher with a love of the outdoors. Ann enjoyed sailing, hiking, nature photography and was a member of the Audubon Society.

Surviving Ann are her son John Martin; grand daughter Caitlin Martin; grand daughter Michelle (Sean) Vanessen; great grand daughter Dagny Vanessen; best friend Marge Fergione and many other beloved friends.

Ann was preceded in death by both of her parents and her partner in life, Doug McCormick.

A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, with visitation held one hour prior. Burial will follow the service at Oakwood Cemetery.

In honor of Ann, attendees are asked to dress casually/outdoorsy and any flowers sent, be wildflowers.
Memorials in Ann's name may be made to the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum or Grand Traverse Audobon Society.
Please visit wwwreynolds-jonkhoff.com to share your memories of Ann with her family.