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The Life of Martha Rumbough Waterman

Asheville - Martha Rumbough Waterman, 99, of Asheville died Wednesday, March 6, 2013. A native of Asheville, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Waterman in 1977.

Mrs. Waterman was a 1936 graduate of Wellesley College. She was a member of The Junior League of Asheville, AAUW and Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church. A prolific reader, she loved art and playing bridge. As an avid world traveler, her favorite travels included cruises and visiting England and Greece.

Her survivors include her son, John D. Waterman and his wife, Linda of Asheville; daughter, Marla Peltzer and her husband, Dwight of East Norwich, NY and three grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 16, at 2 pm at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 789 Merrimon Avenue with Rev. Mark Ramsey officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Charitable Mission Committee at Grace Covenant Presbyterian.

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