Virginia Hedlund Martin

We announce the peaceful passing of Virginia Marie (Hedlund) Martin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great, great grandmother, at the age of 92 on December 18, 2024, in South Jordan, Utah. She was surrounded by her loving husband David and her children. She has now joined many cherished family members in a joyful reunion in heaven. David always referred to Virginia as his sweetheart.

Virginia and David were the parents of Kenneth, Beth Ann, Diana, and Michael. She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Virginia was born to Kenneth William and Bernice Estella (Bell) Hedlund on August 14, 1932, in South Gate, California. She grew up as an only child and was the oldest grandchild on both sides of the family, thus receiving lots of attention.

Virginia attended Kearny High School in San Diego, Ca where she was a class leader and member of many clubs including the Diana club and the Drum Corp.

She met the love of her life, David Martin, at Stake Conference. He was in the U.S. Navy, stationed in North Island, California as a Seabee.

On October 5^th, 1950, Virginia was married and sealed to David Omen Martin in the Mesa Arizona Temple.

They made their home in Salt Lake City, UT, and raised their 4 children. She always chose to remain a loving wife and mother at home.

Virginia raised her children with love. She spent time with her family by teaching and supporting talents of cooking, music, dancing, sports, painting, gardening and learning about the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Virginia also loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Her family remembers the fun at reunions in their home and afar. Mom and Dad's ice cream party at their home after General Conference Priesthood Session was continuous for 70 years.

Virginia also served the Lord in his Gospel. She enjoyed serving in the Relief Society, Primary, as well as many other callings in the Church. She also served as hostess and tour guide at the Church Office Building and the Temple Square Visitor’s Center for many years.

She always chose to be loving, forgiving, and doing good to others. She welcomed all, and many times had family stay in her home. She always supported David in their business, Martin Garage Doors, and was hostess to dealers in 85 countries. They travelled extensively in the world for their business. She enjoyed becoming friends with the many acquaintances from around the world.

Virginia had many talents including gardening, beautiful penmanship, writing letters and cards to family, friends and associates. She always had a beautifully decorated home. She also loved Family History. She researched her ancestors and found distant relatives to visit.

Virginia served as the President of the Salt Lake Council of Women, a leader in Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and in the Home Builders Association ladies auxiliary. Virginia was Mrs. Utah runner-up in 1960.

Virginia is survived by her loving husband David, her children Kenneth (Sandi) Martin, Beth Ann Griggs Roberts, Diana (David) Haslam, Michael (Terry) Martin, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren.   

She was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth William (Della) Hedlund, Bernice Estella (Ray) Keele, Julie Ann Griggs (granddaughter), Laura Martin (daughter-in-law).

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 4^th at Monument Park Stake Center 1320 S. Wasatch Drive, Salt Lake City, Ut 84108.

11:00 am Viewing (immediate family only)

12:00 pm Funeral in Chapel

1:00 pm Interment at gravesite.

Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery 2350 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108

1:30 pm Family Luncheon (immediate family only).