Martha Latta  - Los Gatos Weekley Times, Los Gatos, California

Martha Wilma "Billie" Latta of San Jose died on March 14, 2000, at the age of 86.

Latta was born on Feb. 24, 1914, in Texas. She worked for the old Los Gatos Times newspaper until her retirement, then enjoyed spending time with her family and many friends.

Latta was preceded in death by her husband Woodrow W. "Woody" Latta. Survivors include son Bill Latta; sons and daughters-in-law Earl and Winona Latta, Hal and Sharon Latta and Robert and Cathy Latta; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services have been held, with interment at Los Gatos Memorial Park. Donations may be made to the Big Sur Health Center in Big Sur; Families & Friends of Violent Crime Victims in Seattle, Wash.; or Open Door Pregnancy Center in Moscow, Idaho.