BIRKETT, Martha Ann
1960 – 2020
Our dearest Martha. Grandmother, mother, daughter, wife, sister, aunt, and healer. Medicine woman, abundant with inspiration.
She had the ability to touch and capture your heart with enduring empathy. Loving unconditionally and consistently.
Supporting so many in her magical ways; exemplifying love and strength. Tender yet strong.
Fairy godmother to children. Especially her grandchildren where her purity radiated. Protector and champion of the innocent and vulnerable.
Her thirst for adventure. Her fearless exploration of life in the determined way she wanted to live. A graceful balance of strong will and compassion.
She has transcended the physical world to carry on her mission in more powerful ways than ever possible. She is free and her work continues. As the eagle soars high above, her spirit is much stronger than it could be before.
Dearest Martha. You will be missed. We will cherish your wisdom and magic. We remember you laughing, radiant and gorgeous. We remember you smiling, dancing and free.
A Ceremony to Honour Martha’s Life will be held at the Birkett Ranch (272240 Grand Valley Road, Cochrane, AB) on Wednesday, September 09, 2020. Viewing will commence at 11:00 am with the ceremony starting promptly at 12:00 noon. Those attending are invited to wear white or light coloured clothing to honour that Light that is Martha. We also invite you to bring your favourite flower to leave for Martha that we will spread on the land that she loved. A private family interment will take place at Cochrane Cemetery, following the ceremony.
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Our love and prayers will continue for you and your family.
I am so grateful to know your beautiful spirit.
You are an inspiration to me.
My heart is always lighter after every connection.
Your joyful example is remembered always. ❤️
I am blessed to call you my dearest friend. My heart breaks for your family, you were loved by so many, and I will carry you in my heart forever ♥
Love always
Mary-Lou and Joe
Fly high Soul Sister!
The Eagles & I honour you Martha & we will continue being of service here on the Earth plane as you soar in the
many mansions and dimensions beyond in parallel heights of Divine Love & Service to the Earth & Humanity.
Ken and family … My deep understanding and Love to you all.
All My Relations … & as the dolphins say “Quantum Love Gene” to you all … Loesje
“If you want to change the world, go home and love your family” ~Mother Teresa
Your grandmother, mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend did change the world.
We hold you all in our heart and feel blessed to have known her.
Love
Judy & Colleen
Sending my sincere condolences to Martha’s family
(Tom, Mary-Lou’s brother)
Incredibly beautiful soul dearest Marta your spirit was unique and will be missed so much. Thank you for your generosity and friendship over the years I treasure the moments and memories we created. I hope your up there riding free in the clouds………until we meet again.♥️
Martha’s passing truly has shocked and saddened me. To all of Martha’s beautiful family – please accept my sincerest condolences. Martha was such a free, kindred spirit who has touched the lives of so many people. I will treasure the memories growing up next door to Martha and her beautiful family in Wainfleet. Her laugh was contagious. Gone…..but never forgotten!
My dear Martha, (aka Baby Jesus Woman),
My heart aches for your beautiful family and friendships. Your passing was so sudden and we’re all in state of shock. We’ve shared almost 30 years of close friendship. Your love of life, spiritual quest and ever present smile & laughter will be missed until my dying day. Our visits were always deep & meaningful. Playfulness also came naturally for us, we always found things to laugh about and laugh we did! We were one another’s confidantes and solved many a query. I’ve been blessed to walk part of the journey with you. Goodbye my forever friend, I will miss you more than words could ever express. You will always hold space in my heart forever and always.
My deepest condolences to your beautiful family.
I AM deeply blessed to have known Martha and experienced the magic of choosing alchemy crystal bowls with her years ago. My life has been transformed and enriched from her generous heart & wisdom. She is a bright light and will continue to Shine not only in the hearts of those she touched but as the Light she continues to be for evermore. Sending Warmth, comfort and love to her family at this challenging time♥️
Deepest sympathy to Ken and family
She will be greatly missed, she was an incredible light for me. My condolences to the family. She will shine like a Super Nova in the sky and remain a light for all to see. ❤️❤️
Sending my deepest sympathies to Martha’s family and friends..
..so sorry for your loss,taken much too soon this beautiful angel… you are all in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss..
God bless all of you and help you through this difficult time and forevermore
Kind, gracious, loving, and genuine, Martha had a gift of sharing her knowledge and love of energy and sound work to so many near and far. She is an inspiration to us all – to follow our hearts and to live with grace and love.
My condolences to her family, friends and to all those who knew her.
What a shock to see that life can change in a blink of an eye, it’s so hard to believe that you are gone. Thank you for always welcoming us into your family home with your sparkling eyes and arms held open. My heart aches for your family and especially your beautiful daughters and grandchildren. Life is so unfair taking you this early and all I can do is have faith that you are now soaring high and creating your beautiful magic above us. I will always think of you riding in the wide open spaces and the mountains up high ……… free as a soaring eagle …. rest easy my friend you will never be forgotten
Sending love and sympathies to Martha’s family, friends and community. Martha is so special and loved. I honor her and remember her. I know she is shining bright in all hearts whom she touched including mine, where near or far and no matter how brief the meeting or time together or how long. And she shines bright just because she is such a beautiful person and soul. Thank you Martha for sharing your bright light.
Ken and family, my deepest condolences. May God welcome and bless her soul.
Harry and I send our deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and to those who knew Martha. Martha and I got to know each other as room mates during an awesome trip to Singapore, Sumatra and Borneo. Many evenings of laughter, deep conversations, and friendship which continued in Banff, Cochrane and the ranch. We so enjoyed the visit of The Wild Women of the west in Longview and the Bar U. Rest in Peace Martha, knowing that in one way or another you touched everyone’s heart that met you!
I will miss Martha more than words can say. Martha radiated love, peace and when you were with her you just felt better and she made the world a better place. I am truly blessed and ever grateful to have had Martha as my special best friend and I will never forget her laughter, smile, kindness, love and her beautiful spirit and her light will shine bright always in my heart and so many hearts around the world. My heart aches for Ken and all of her family.
With so much love and deepest sympathy.
Love Always, Paula
My deepest condolences to Marta’s entire family. As a friend of Debbie’s and through her I got to know of Marta’s beautiful energy and spirit without ever having the chance to meet her in person. I greatly admired Marta’s strength and tenacity when I followed her online on her Giddy Up for Wishes from Ottawa to Calgary. I knew that she was someone very special to do something of that magnitude for others. Sending lots of white light to her and heartfelt prayers to her family and friends.
Ken and family, My deepest sympathies go out to you and your
family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
Garth and Karen
You were an angel on earth, dear Martha. You will be missed very much. Thank you for being a part of our lives.
Words cannot express the gratitude I hold for Martha and how she helped me. She was a beautiful soul inside and out. I am so sorry for your loss❣️
Sarah, Shauna, Samantha, Ken and all of your family, each of you so precious to Martha, we hold you in our hearts.
Martha energized us and our world with brilliant love, hope and inspiration. She connected hearts. She made heaven happen around us. And now, in my sadness I feel her continue to inspire, teach and love in a new realm and once again she brings hope and inspiration. Love and condolences to you all.
Dear Ones: Ken, Sarah, Shauna, Samantha, Ryder, Avery, Zoe, Cashius and Ace…Martha’s leaving will affect you most, even though so many also mourn. I cannot imagine how difficult the next few months will be for you. I hope that you will receive some comfort from the vast tidal wave of love that is flowing your way, from all those whom she touched, and no doubt from her and the league of angels she has now joined. Blessings.
I was shocked to hear you left this earth but feel peace knowing you’re free amongst us in the heavens above. Your spirit touched mine in so many ways, your knowledge was a door way that freed a part of me to seek more clarity and peace through the magic of sound. You were a true gift to the community and rare shining gem on this earth. May your light continue to shine brightly in the memories we all share. The work you did here will continue through the hands of the many you touched, taught, and brought forth many gifts to. You will be missed but your legacy will live + love on. Many prayers of peace and love to your beautiful family. Rest, beautiful one.
Marta …. yes … Marta … (not misspelled) I loved you and cherished the small amounts of time we had together ….YOU ARE SPECIAL ….YOU have your wings as you will be in the company of so many MORE ANGELS!!!! TOO SOON your soul contract was up here on earth …. I KNOW you will FLOURISH in HEAVEN!!!!!
BLESSINGS go to KEN and the rest of your beautiful family! LOVE YOU ALL!!!! Christa:-)
Sara, Shauna, Sam, Ken, Deb, Oma and family…
The words about to be written here cannot give justice to the woman we mourn. Our Marta was a living monument to us all, always ready to hear us and love us. We were so blessed to have her in our lives – she took us in her heart. It is what made her who she was, by filling us up with the love, respect and nutrition we needed she became the strong Marta we know. In all ways humanly possible Marta’s world was those she loved. She carried us all in her and she will carry her love and still watch over us all from her place beside God and the stars of the universe. For our Martha is a son of God and a child of universe. An infinite being of love and light! Always to be loved and forever missed, she is within us everyday in spirit. My friend I will miss you every day!!!
I have a profound sense of loss, since Martha’s passing, as I would to a member of my family. I have never in my life,had such a strong soul connection to someone. Martha your zest for life, is truely inspiring. Your Love and Light, emanated all who were in your presence. Your smile beamed across the universe.Your love of nature, animals and your connection to the earth, and healing of ALL. I will miss your earthly presence. But what you have accomplished with your earthly body, is 10 fold as an angel,in other dimensions.I Love You ❤ I hope to see you in my dreams, in all animals that present themselves to me,a delicate flower and a beam of sunshine. You will never be forgotten, in my heart always.
Love Brenda One of your many Crystal Healing Bowl friends
Our Hearts go out to Ken, Sarah, Shawna, Samantha, and all the grandchildren. We were blessed to have been able to watch the girls grow up. We shared a few camping and hunting adventures with lots of laughs around the camp fire.
Martha you were like the Phoenix always rising up to any challenge and surpassing all. We will truly miss your laughter – lt always came from deep within bursting out and drawing us in. Your soul is free now, and I know we will feel you and hear you in the sunshine and when the stars come out at night.
Until we meet again..
P.S. ( Marta will know). Quote from Dad. You can put a new coat of paint on a old barn, but it’s still an old barn.
My dearest sister Marta…I don’t even know what to say…I am so heart broken…we were so different but we eventually agreed to disagree…you were the funnest and craziest sibling ever. You raised 3 beautiful daughters that are going to miss you immensely. I do believe they will carry on your legacy of love…support…will…free spirit…and just awesomeness. Good bye my lovely sister xoxo
How blessed I am to have met Martha at her Alchemy Crystal Bowl display at the New Earth Expo in 2014 or 2015. As with so many, I have had a soul sister love relationship with her since that meeting. We did not see each other often, yet each time we did, we deepened our knowing of one another. I hold Martha’s family in love and prayer during this time of saying goodbye to the physical presence of their beloved and adjusting to life with Martha in the unseen realms.
Heaven has gained another angel, and, although we lost an amazing, inspirational, strong, caring and funny person, Martha will live with us daily not only in our memories, but in her beautiful, wonderful family. Martha – you have made a difference in our world, and touched the lives of many.
Martha, you were such a beautiful light here on earth. Thank you for sharing your passions, joys, wisdoms,…your heart …with me and many others.
You taught and inspired so many.
You were an Angel here on earth & no doubt now soaring beautifully in the spirit world.
So happy and blessed that our paths crossed.
My deepest condolences to Martha’s family and friends.
Much love
Your mothers light was simply stunning. May you take comfort in knowing it was felt deeply. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you Sarah and your family.
Ken and Family.
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time. Martha’s smile and laughter was infectious, she touched many hearts. May her spirit fly high and watch over all of you .
Sharon and Roy
Ken, Sara, Shauna, Samantha and Grandchildren. I am so overwhelmed with grief for all of you. I am in such shock, how could this be. I did not know much of Martha’s recent work, but being the light that lit up a room; I can not think of anything more fitting for her to be involved in. God must have needed an Angel. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, I am sharing your sorrow, I know she will wrap you with love and guidance forever. Be still and she will be there. I feel blessed to have known this vibrant and beautiful person. I have such fond memories, especially her contagious laughter, she was a remarkable lady. Our deepest Condolences. Donna and Garry Wiltse
Martha was able to share her gift in such a unique way, it brought many people together with her “singing bowls.”
Martha had posted about winning a bowl in a contest back in 2019. I am the person whom the computer had chosen and having filmed the visit with Martha, her family have approved the sharing of it here.
Youtube Video – January 22, 2019 – My Gift from Martha
It is difficult for me to find words to convey the respect I have for Martha and all of her work she has accomplished.
So many things in my home are vibrating with Martha’s love and energy – crystal bowls and wind chimes – I am truly shocked and saddened to know that she has passed. Condolences to everyone in the family, I know Martha was a very special lady and will be deeply missed.
Sweet Martha invited our 88 year old Mother (Enid) along with Ella to ride in the Longview Parade last summer with the Women of the Wild West… A cherished memory…we are sending all of our love to your family….Holly and Vickie Tait…
Sooo many things to say with some special memories I’ve shared with you Martha! A wonderful kindred spirit. My condolences and much love to all who you left behind.
Words could not begin to express how saddened we were to hear of Martha’s passing. She was a giant inspiration to so many children’s lives she touched as head councilor at the Bates Bar J ranch, as was Ken, in the same position. She left a trail of deeply positively touched people all across Canada with her wonderfully executed Giddy Up for Wishes ride for the Children’s Wish Foundation which we had the privilege of participating in with her some of the time. There was nothing but love and enjoyment for the entire time we traveled together. Our deepest condolences to Ken and her entire family.
Oh Ken, this is so sad. Your Annie Oakley is riding in the sky. She will always be with you
To you and your family Ken:
Daylene and I send you heartfelt condolences on the passing of your wonderful life partner, Martha. We have known you both since Lodgepole days and cannot imagine the loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
To Martha’ Family,
We, here in Wainfleet, were shocked to hear of Martha’s passing. We remember her from many years ago as a member of the well-known Vandelaar Family of Wainfleet.
We offer our sincere sympathy to the Birkett Family and all of the Vandelaar Family.
May you find comfort in happy family memories and the wonderful words of tribute offered by so many.
With love,
Dan and Ruth Rykse
Dear Ken, daughters, grandchildren, mother, Julie, Joe and Family.
I never had the pleasure of meeting Martha personally, but, I feel I knew her
through all of the amazing, courageous stories shared from her proud sister, Julie.
You were and are definitely a beautiful angel that took care of the world.
Rest In Peace Martha.
Love Kathy, Jayde and Patrick
Thank you for being you, Martha. Thank you for sharing your time with me, my family and so many others. You live on in my / our hearts I wish I could be present in person for your Memorial, but unfortunately I’m unable to. But I will be there in spirit. Sending love to Ken, Sarah, Shauna, Sam, all the grandchildren and all who loved Martha. You are in my / our thoughts and prayers.
Sheela, George and Saul
I met Martha through Just Imajan Gallery and also I attended one of her workshops. Lovely person to meet and I am just so sorry that Martha is no longer with us. A wonderful lady with so much to share with everyone through her friendships and through her healing sessions, that helped so many. May Martha’s spirit carry on, and may all her family and friends find comfort with happy memories.
Hugs and prayers to all,
Janet B. Armstrong, Calgary
A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts, through us, they live on. Our deepest condolences to Ken and whole family!
Thinking of you and your family. Soo sorry for your loss Shauna . Its had to lose your mon who is also your best friend . Very sad . She was too young .
Ken. We are so sorry to her of Martha’s sudden pssing. Or thoughts are with you and your family If we can do anything to help please let us know. John and Alice
We are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Martha. She was such an inspiration to many. Thinking of Ken and your family as you heal and grieve the loss of Martha. Cherish all the memories and hold them close in your heart. Gone too soon but did so much in her lifetime. She was a real treasure and will be missed.
“There are some who bring a light so great to the world
that even after they have gone the light remains”
Annie Oakley, this wildie is going to miss your smile and craziness.. we laughed till we cried.
A beautiful star has been added to the Heaven Sky tonight ✨
My deepest condolences to you Ken and the family.
Much love and prayers
Leanne xo
Dearest Shauna and family,
I’m so very sorry for your immense loss. Please know my heart is with you, full of prayer for you as you grieve.
I have many loving memories of your wise, magical, earth angel mom Martha. Her spirit shines on so strongly, and it’s really quite amazing how many of us have had signs of her in the days since her passing. We’re all better for having known her, and I’m certain that she’s now transcended In beautiful ways that we can’t even begin to imagine.
With love and sorrow,
Tanya
I was blessed to have met Martha here in Singapore many years ago. In my short time spent with Martha I fell in love with her magical way of seeing and experiencing life. Her eyes lit up when she talked so lovingly of her home, her family and her many friends. Our world was a better place for having had you in, you will be missed by many dear Martha
My deepest heart felt condolences to all of Martha’s family, friends and all who loved her
My life is richer for having have met you Martha, thank you for enlightening my path. You don’t know how much you inspired me. See you on the other side. My deepest sympathies to Ken and all your children. Love Wendy
I was blessed to ride with Martha a few times in the Mountains! She will always be a bright soul to me and kindred spirit of horses and nature. Kent and I were sad and our hearts were heavy to hear the news of Martha’s passing.
Our prayers and thoughts go out to her husband Ken and their family. ❤️ Kent and Donna Devlin
Fly with the Angels Marta ❤️ We are all Blessed to have you part of our lives. I know you will continue watching over your beautiful family and friends. All my love to your family ❤️
Ken and Family.
Our thoughts go out to you all during this difficult time. Martha is a one of a kind person and she touched many hearts. Wishing we could be there with you to celebrate the wonderful person she is and the infectious joy she brought to the world. She is truly an inspiration of how to live life fully, completely and never miss a day! Martha, you will be missed, thank you for all you have done.
Kevin and Jackie
Martha, you rode into our lives with Giddy Up for Wishes. We became instant friends. We were so lucky to see you experience one of your dreams come true, riding on the beach (Harmony Bay, Lake Superior)at a time when you were making others dreams come true with Children’s Make A Wish Foundation. We were so lucky to spend time together during the 100th Anniversary of the Calgary Stampede. Our time with you and Ken will now be cherished memories. We were so lucky to meet many of your family and friends during that time including the special group of women that included you in the Wild Women of the West. You where the best Annie Oakley. You always had a smile and lived life with adventure, determination, compassion and enthusiasm. Sincere Condolences to Ken and your family. Dearly missed by Kathy and Phil Lemieux Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Martha was my lifelong friend, she was a wonderfully positive, friendly force. Our heartfelt condolences to all Martha’s family & friends. We will miss her and always remember her. Sincerely, Dorothy Loeffen & Tony Brouwer, Toronto, ON
You are a beautiful soul whose light will always shine brightly
Thank you so much Ken for opening your home to us and creating the most beautiful and calm environment for us to gather and celebrate your Martha. Thank you for the whole team of family and friends who put together this ceremony which was a true testimony of love and admiration. Every single details of the setup and the event supported the true love that we all feel for our Martha and for each other who have in common the love and admiration for this beautiful lady. We will never forget! Much love from Mireille, Andy, Chelsie-Anne and Hannah-Lee xxxx
Ken and family, we are so sorry and shocked to hear the devastating news. My deepest condolences and sympathies. Our thoughts are with you and family during this difficult time. Ted Singeris and Family
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Ken and family…so very sorry for your loss of a very special lady. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We hope to see you Ken on the Eastcoast sometime in the near future. Take care…Carla Manwaring and Steve Cresine
I am shocked and sad, We had great times in the 80s Love you always Lorri
We are very sad to hear about Martha Birkett she was a fine person she will be missed by many George and Carol Kuss
Ken, Sara, Shauna, Samantha and Grandchildren; We send you all our heartfelt sympathies as you go through your journey to make sense of losing Marta, your soul-mate, friend and mother. We truly hope that you draw on the strengths that she so deeply cherished throughout her family-life, her work and her friendships! Marta is already truly missed!
Joan & Bob
Dear Ken and family. We were shocked to hear of Martha’s passing, our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Martha was a one of a kind lady. Every time we would see her she had a big smile, a hug and talked about her family and her newest endeavors she had taken on. She will be sadly missed in the community. Be strong and know we are thinking of you all.
Ann & Jim
Ken, Sarah, Shauna, Sam and Martha’s entire family.
My deepest sympathies go out to your family at this time and my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Treasure your memories and hold them close to your heart. Ken my heartbreaks for you, family and all of Martha’s friends.
Kim & Richard
I have wonderful memories of Martha from when I was a little girl. We nicknamed each other Big Martha and Little Martha and I couldn’t have been more proud. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you who are missing her. Love Little Martha from St. Catharines, Ontario xo
Sending our deepest sympathies to Sarah and all of Martha’s family.
Bonnie & Shane
A very strong and compassionate person who was recognized for her work with the Children’s
s Wish Program for her ride across Canada. Martha will be remembered for her caring and dedication. Our world was a better place thanks to Martha Birkett.
I am so sorry to hear of Martha’s passing. Her worked moved me, and inspired me to make changes in my own life. She was so full of joy, and love, that it is hard to imagine never seeing her beautiful smile again. Happy trails, beautiful Martha. Rea