Marti Speckman Memorial

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” – II Timothy

Martha Ann “Marti” Speckman, 49, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on March 12, 1998, at ManorCare. Born on January 20, 1949, in Tooele, Utah, Marti was the daughter of William Chris Butler and Carol Jean Garat. She was a vibrant and creative individual whose life was marked by passion for storytelling, a love for learning, and deep devotion to her family.

Marti lived in various parts of the country, including Kansas City and the Lake of the Ozarks area, and made her mark in media as a television producer in Columbia and Branson. At the time of her passing, she was pursuing graduate studies at Southwest Missouri State University (now Missouri State University), a testament to her belief in lifelong learning and personal growth.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Ray Speckman of Springfield; her children, Jennifer Speckman of Springfield and Jory Speckman of Harrison; her grandchildren, including Dillon Jory; and her stepchildren, Cynthia Speckman of Omaha and Guy Speckman of Savannah. She is also survived by her father, William Chris Butler; her brother, Mitchell Garat; and her sisters, Linda Page and Monique Garat-Foust of Salt Lake City, Utah. Marti was preceded in death by her mother, Carol Jean Garat; her stepfather, Jean L. Garat; and her brother, Jon P. Garat.

Marti’s life and legacy live on in her family, her creative work, and her unwavering pursuit of knowledge. She was laid to rest in Silver Dollar City, Missouri.