Catherine Audrey Marthaler

                    May 6, 1927  -  February 5, 2010





Life Legacy


Catherine A. (Bastien) Marthaler, Age 82, formerly of Orangevale, California, died Friday, February 5, 2010 surrounded by her family. She was an elementary school teacher for 30 years; she retired in 1990 from Folsom Cordova Unified School District after 25 years. In her work and in her home life she strived to bring out the best in others, even if it was just to get you to smile.

Preceded in death by her husband, of 51 years, David F. Marthaler. Dear mother of Susan, R.M., Therese, Louise; and loving grandmother of eleven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Beloved sister of Dick Bastien, Joan Bastien Rowe (deceased 1992) and Peggy Bastien Kelsch of Minnesota. She is also survived by many nephews, nieces and cousins.


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Born: May 6, 1927

Place of Birth: Saint Paul, MN United States

Death: February 5, 2010

Place of Death: Roseville, CA United States

Occupation: Teacher

Organizations: Folsom-Cordova Retired Teachers Association


Susan Smith, Daughter

R. (Cecilia) Marthaler, Son

Therese (Stephen) Knisely, Daughter

Louise Benson, Daughter

Dick Bastien, Brother

Peggy Bastien Kelsch, Sister


David F. Marthaler, Husband

Joan Bastien Rowe, Sister


Memorial donations may be made to:
National Parkinson Foundation, Inc.

This memorial provided by:
BLUE OAKS Cremation and Burial Services