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MYRTLE SMITH
Date of Passing: May 16, 2015
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MYRTLE SMITH Myrtle Smith (nee King) passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the Oak Park Lodge, Woodlands, MB, where she had resided for the past two years. She was 89 years old, although she liked to think of herself as 90. Myrtle was born November 14, 1925 in Warren, MB. She is predeceased by her parents Marjorie and Benjamin King; by her first husband Thomas Leonard in 1973 and by her second husband Gordon Smith in 2002; her sisters Jennie (Jack) Horsman and Elsie (Jorgen, Ernie) Brunger and by her brother Ronald King. Remaining to cherish her memory are her brothers Marvin (Eileen) and Harold (Doreen) King; her sister Doris (Jim) Hunter, her sister-in-law Shirley along with many nieces and nephews. Myrtle was active in her adopted hometown of Eriksdale community where she lived after her marriage. She taught Sunday School for 25 years, served on the Board of Eriksdale United Church including time as Secretary Treasurer, helped organize and conduct monthly socials for Senior Citizens from 1963 1982, lead an Explorers group for girls as well as a group for boys, managed the Eriksdale Housing Authority from 1974 1991, was a 4-H leader and served for three years on the 4-H Provincial Council including time as the Council President. Many of the youth she worked with in Eriksdale, who are now adults, still refer to her as "Auntie Myrtle". Myrtle provided the extended family with a model of courage and commitment as she singlehandedly cared for Tommy for the many years he suffered from MS. She was also one who could maintain her humor in the face of life's difficulties. Many family members benefited from her generosity when they experienced critical times. Myrtle was an avid reader and was keen about crossword puzzles. She enjoyed overseas travel and local cultural programs such as Folklorama. A special thank you to the Home Care workers who made it possible for Myrtle to remain at the Lodge and to the residents and staff at Oak Park Lodge who made her recent years enjoyable. A private family funeral service was held Friday, May 22, 2015 at the Warren United Church. Pallbearers were Robert Horsman, Marlene Schott, Debbie Buchanan, Susan King, Eva Brunger and Sheila Hunter. Donations in Myrtle's memory may be made to the MS Society of Canada, Manitoba Division, 1465 Buffalo Place, Suite 100, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 1L8, CancerCare Manitoba Foundation Inc., 675 McDermot Ave., Room ON1160, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9 or to The Ben and Marjorie King Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Interlake Community Foundation, PO Box 1575, Stonewall, MB, R0C 2Z0 or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by: ARNASON FUNERAL HOME Ashern - Lundar 1.204.768.2072 1.866.323.3593
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 23, 2015
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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We are so sorry to hear of Murtle's passing. We visited her in Pomona on our last two visits to Canada staying with her for a few days. We are so sorry we will not see her on our up coming visit in September. She was so welcoming and a real treat to be wit we will miss her. - Posted by: Patrica . & Bob Lowe (Tommy's 2nd cousin living in Orkney ) on: Aug 03, 2015
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Aunty Myrtle was the best!!! Just read Elaine, tribute above She has said it all. She was Aunty to every kid in Eriksdale for the last 50 years or more. She will be sadly missed . She was a great lady to know. Thank you Aunty Myrtle for being you. Randy and Debbie and my kids. - Posted by: Randy Surgenor (Freind of Aunty Myrtle) on: May 24, 2015
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Aunty Myrtle as we still call her was a great friend and mentor to our mother "Olga". Growing up we witnessed the silly antics those 2 created over the years. We had a visit with her just this past April and relived some of those precious stories. She never forgot a thing and we enjoyed such great pleasure in reminiscing with her. Now that the 2 of them are reunited, Heaven will never be the same. We shall always remember Aunty Myrtle as a great support to our parents and our whole family. She took great interest in our families and loved for us to share with her their "goings on" and accomplishments. A wonderful lady indeed, a life well lived. - Posted by: Elaine Lawson (Surgenor) (Adopted Kid - she always referred to us Surgenor's as her adopted kids) on: May 23, 2015