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Buchanan, Martha M.

July 3, 1953 –
 March 13, 2015

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Buchanan, Martha McKeller Born on July 3rd, 1953 in Waco, TX and passed away on March 13th, 2015 in Dallas, TX. Loving mother and friend. Bachelors Degree from the University of North Texas. Interior Designer at Cantoni. Loved to admire beautiful scenery anywhere from her back porch, to the beautiful landscape in Alaska. Enjoyed making those around her laugh. She is survived by her son, William Jared Buchanan.   Arrangements are under the direction of: Aria Funeral Home 10116 E. Northwest Highway Dallas, TX 75238 972-238-7111  

    Leilani Gagnaire
    18 Mar 2015
    8:16am

    I met Marty when she was working with Nortel – she was a designer there and I worked with her on providing art for several of her projects. I enjoyed working with her – she had great taste, was very down to earth and had a great sense of humor. My condolences to her son — she mentioned him a lot and was very proud of him.

    Cindy Houser
    18 Mar 2015
    11:28am

    I am so very sorry to learn of the passing of Marty Buchanan. So young!
    My son, Creed was friends with Will during pre-school years. Marty was a caring and involved mother. Fun loving and wanting only the best for her son.
    My condolences to Will and all of her family.

    Mindye Piepenburg
    18 Mar 2015
    1:03pm

    So sorry to hear this. Marty was very talented and a part of many successes at Nortel for the Herman Miller Team. She will be missed.

    Jodi Shannon
    18 Mar 2015
    3:07pm

    Wirh a spirited laugh and a smile Marty did things with Grace. I traveled often with Marty and knew to confirm what pitted fruits she may find in salsa or salads and where she kept her epi pin in case the waiter made a mistake.

    I have such fond memories of working with her.
    Sorry for the families loss.

    Lisa Davis
    18 Mar 2015
    7:33pm

    i am saddened to hear of Marty’s passing. One of my fondest memories is traveling to Canada with Marty and her excitement over seeing the fall leaves, something we Texans don’t get to see all that often. My condolences to her family.

    Di Kryfko
    19 Mar 2015
    3:18am

    Marty and I worked on project together while she was at Cantoni just last year. I always loved to hear her talk. Will, you were always in our conversations.Your Mom was a very special lady. My thoughts & prayers are with you and yours.

    Kathi Lokay
    19 Mar 2015
    7:30pm

    My heart is heavy with sadness to learn that Marty has passed away. We were so close for a long time and then lost touch. My heart goes out to Will, he was the light of her life. May she be resting in peace in Heaven with God and her loved ones. Amazingly thought of trying to contact her last week and see if she was still at Cantoni. Goodbye my dear friend, and Happy St. Patty’s day!

    MaryJayne D'Orazio
    20 Sep 2015
    1:08pm

    Just learned of Marty’s passing and it really saddened me. Marty was a fabulous person and I loved laughing with her at Nortel. I’ll always remember how nice she was to me. God rest your soul, Marty.

    dan huckabee
    1 Apr 2017
    8:06am

    marty was the very most genuine person I ever knew. I was fortunate enough to be in the art department with her at north texas. she was kind to everyone and well balanced. her intuition about people was impressively perceptive. she laughed when I dropped my sketchbook when the nude model walked in on the first day of figure representation and we were friends ever since. rest peacefully Martha…

    Shayne Shirey
    15 Mar 2021
    7:54pm

    I just now found that Marty had passed. I was her support CAD person. I absolutely loved working with Marty. She was always a pleasure to work with and be around. Such a talented designer

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