Martha and I were both in the Houston Religious House in the early 70s. On one occasion she and I were assigned to do some kind of trek through Central Texas. Along the way we stopped off in the little rural town of Dublin, where my mother was born and raised. We went by the home of my grandmother and grandfather, who still lived there. I introduced Martha to them and they, in true Texas style, insisted that we stay for lunch. Martha was a special colleague and a very gracious young woman. I had not seen her for many years but I am certain she was equally so as an older woman. May she rest in peace.

On Jun 29, 2025, at 1:57 PM, Sharon Fisher via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

Dear Friends and colleagues,

Martha Dempster peacefully passed from this realm of existence on June 6, 2025 following three years of challenging Lewy body dementia. Please direct prayers of condolences and sympathy to her wife, Shakti Dieste and son, Russell Cunningham. A memorial service will follow later in August.

Sharing your memories of Martha on this message thread will be appreciated.

See the link to her obituary below.

https://www.ptleader.com/stories/martha-margaret-sky-dempster,215028?

with gratitude for a dear friend,

Sharon

Sharon Fisher
(formerly Robertson)
saf1220@gmail.com
c: 503.807.7385

saf1220@gmail.com
c: 503.807.7385

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