Martha Borter

Martha A. Borter, 103, a kind and sweet lady loved and admired by many for her example of living a good life passed away peacefully at home May 5, 2015.
Born December 10, 1911 in Interlaken, Switzerland to Friedrich and Elizabeth Schlunegger Abbuhl. Married Emil Gottfried Borter May 6, 1939 in Unterseen, Switzerland. Marriage later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Came to America in 1948. Worked as a housekeeper and nanny for many years. She served in many church callings, loved growing a garden and knitted slippers and donated to many LDS Missionaries serving around the world. Survived by daughter Irene (Bus) Hestekin, Boise, Idaho. Funeral services will be held Friday May 8, 2015 at 12:00 noon in the Salt Lake Holladay North Stake Center, 4395 South Albright Dr. (2145 East) where friends may call Friday from 10:45 – 11:45 am prior to services. In lieu of flowers please donate to the LDS missionary fund. We would like to express our sincere thanks to Valeo Home Health & Hospice and all of those who helped care for Martha.You may share a memory at www.holladaycottonwoodmortuary.com