Martha Louise Mousel, age 55, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away on January 19, 2014 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena, Montana after a long, courageous battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Martha will be dearly missed by her family and many co-workers in the Forest Service.
Martha was always kind-hearted and willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. Her warm smile and her quick wit endeared her to all who knew her.
Born in Menomonie, Wisconsin to Raymond and Therese Mousel, Martha attended school in Elmwood and Spring Valley and then Fort Benton, Montana when her family moved to Montana after Raymond passed away.
Martha attended Montana State University and later graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in forestry.
Over the years, Martha worked in various locations in Montana, Idaho, and Washington with the Forest Service as a GIS expert.
Preceded in death by her father and mother, and her brother Martin, Martha is survived by her sisters Mary, Monica (David) Heetderks, Paula (Chris) Boroni, Rachel (Mark) Moberley, Rebecca Robinson; brothers Michael, David (Melissa), Richard (Maria Winslow), Andrew (Kristi), Eric (Sheila); and sister-in-law Carol (Martin).
Very dear to her heart were her many nieces and nephews: Jonathon (Kyna) Moberley and children Remy and Aston, Amanda (Kevin) Taggart, Matthew Moberley, Clifton and Tyler Robinson, Anne and Jean Heetderks, Nicholas and Thomas Mousel, Jessica and Anthony Mousel, and Mark, Seth, and Paul Mousel.
At Martha’s request, no services are planned.
In honor of Martha, spend time with a special child in your life or help out a neighbor in need.
Service Schedule
Service Schedule
Share
Reader Interactions
Memories
Read the thoughts and memories, then feel free to add your own.
Edward Schramm, Jr says
You all have my condolences on Martha’s passing. We say untimely, but for God He knows when it is our time to go home to Him. May His peace and Joy be with you as you remember Martha every day. Ed Schramm, Jr
Brad says
We miss you Martha. Thanks for always giving my daughters leftover scraps of paper to draw and paint on. We will smile and think of you every spring when our tulips come up. You are one of the good ones! Brad
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It’s not.â€
? The Lorax
Cynthia Hohbach-FS says
“A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.” Cynthia
Mark says
I worked with Martha on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. She was always kind and willing to be of help to anyone. She never had an unkind thought or word about anyone. My sympathy goes out to her entire family.
Sincerely,
Mark Orme
Andrew Mousel says
Our most memorable hike with Martha was our last. In August 2010 we met Martha for a day hike near Jackson Hole, WY. After witnessing this beautuful sunrise, we hiked around the west side of Jenny Lake. As she had done so many times before, Martha helped everyone on the trail find the tasty berries to enjoy. On this day we were rewarded with the opportunity to share one particular Huckleberry bush with a large black bear. We will surely miss our dear sister Martha, but take comfort knowing that she was able to share her passion for forest with so many others! We will take many more trips into the forest in the years to come, each time we will be walking with our beloved “Lorax”. – Andrew & Kristi
Butikofers says
Martha was such a sweet neighbor. She employed our children to help her in the yard and taught them about pruning and weeding and caring for plants and trees–her love! Her kind smile and giggle was contagious! We miss her so very much already, but she fought a courageous battle and for that we are proud to know her! The Butikofer Family
Emily says
I am very sorry for your loss. You may find comfort at Psalm 34:18, “Jehovah (God) is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Tiffany Spain says
Martha was a great neighbor. We loved having her next door she would always call us over to show us her latest tree or plant. She was so kind to my kids and helped our son get a job with the forest service. We will miss her smile and sweet spirit next door.
The Spain Family
Diane Wheeler says
1 file added to the album New Album Name
Rocky Hinds says
Martha was the finest person I’ve ever met.
I’ve known no one before or since with her joy of life, softness of heart, sweetness of soul or compassion for others.
The world will be a less humane place without her.
My deepest sympathies for her family. I know she loved you all very, very much.
Rocky Hinds