Martha Elizabeth Bauman, age 91 of Butler, Missouri died Saturday, October 4, 2025 at home. She was born January 30, 1934 to Marion and Elizabeth Youtsey Kelly in San Diego, California.
Martha, one of two children, grew up in San Diego, California, graduating from Hoover high school in 1952. She married Ralph Bauman in 1952 and to this union, two children were born. She worked as a clerk at various retail stores and on Miramar Naval Base before moving to San Juan Islands, Washington, then to Clute, Texas. After 20 years in Clute, Martha made her way to Butler, Missouri where she spent the rest of her years. She lived with her daughter and son-in-law for the last three years at her home.
Martha was a spirited lady who enjoyed throwing parties and entertaining her family. When not hosting, she relaxed to the sounds of the surf while fishing off Point Loma in San Diego. After moving from the ocean area, Martha found solace by losing herself in the story of a good book. As a self-employed person, regardless of how busy she was, Martha always made sure that her family felt protected and loved. She will be fondly remembered and even though she will be missed, those that knew her will find comfort knowing that her soul was set free.
Martha is survived by one daughter, Pamala Meade and husband Patrick Culp of Butler, Missouri; one son, John Bauman and wife Lynnette of Lake Jackson, Texas; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and sister, Patricia Harding of San Diego, California. Martha was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ralph Bauman; and grandson, Michael Meade.
