Becky Jean Martin, 68, of Soldotna, Alaska went home to be with the Lord peacefully on October 19th, 2025 at her winter home in Punta Gorda, Florida with her husband Glen Martin by her side. Becky was born April 5th, 1957 in Blackwell Oklahoma to Dean and Shirley Mooring. She grew up in Blackwell with her 4 siblings. She had two children, Jason and Jennifer Murray. Becky moved to Wasilla, Alaska in 1994 and worked as a travel agent. She met Glen Martin and shortly after they got married and began their adventurous life together. 

Becky was undoubtedly feisty and had a noticeably strong willed nature. She might proclaim "you can't make me" upon being told what to do, but her heart of gold remained apparent in how she used her time, talents, and resources. She marched to the beat of a drum all her own, while remaining productive in the midst of her organized chaos. 

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She helped Glen to raise his children and run his various businesses including Great Northern Construction, Martin Mines Gold and Gifts, Peninsula Center Mall, Alaska Dollar Saver Store, and Alaskanewspage.com. (http://alaskanewspage.com/)

Becky had a wonderful sense of humor that was contagious and fun to be around. She was a great person to have on your side in a difficult situation, as she was good at problem solving and refused to give up when fighting for whatever she believed, encouraging others to do the same. She would happily put the President on hold for one of her grandchildren in need.

In the last few years, Becky and Glen got back into gold mining and rebuilt the small town, Boundary, in rural Alaska near the Canadian border, as it was their desire to meet the needs of stranded and weary travelers. The town included a grocery store, cabins, and a gold nugget jewelry store. Becky noticed right away that they were missing a place for prayer in the town, so she designed and oversaw the construction of a quaint little Church. She referenced Isaiah 2:2 as her inspiration. The town was near the "Top of the World Highway" and since they had visitors from all over the world, that Bible verse made perfect sense. Becky filled the Church with free Bibles and even used it as an emergency shelter should someone need a place to sleep. 

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Becky was a remarkably strong woman, and as she was battling sickness in the last year of her life she fought hard and stayed filled with hope and faith. 

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Becky was a devoted wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, sister, daughter, friend, boss and so much more. She was preceded in death by her father, Dean Mooring, brother, Ricky Mooring, and granddaughter Whitney Murray. She is survived by her husband, Glen Martin, son, Jason Murray (Tiaunna), daughter, Jennifer Murray (Toby), mother, Shirley Stephens, stepchildren, Misty, Daniel, Dustin, Michael, and Mariah Martin, sister, Lennis Ailey, brothers Sid and Jim Mooring, and numerous grandchildren. Becky Martin was an extraordinary woman who was dearly loved by many, and will be deeply missed.