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MYRNA L. COLBERT

MYRNA COLBERT Obituary

COLBERT, MYRNA L. (Maynard, Bertolero) Myrna was born on February 4, 1938 to Charles E. and Anna J. (Polich) Maynard in Norris, IL. She was the youngest of four children. She was preceded in death by her first husband William D. Bertolero of Peoria, IL. She is survived by current husband, Jordan D. Colbert of Surprise, AZ, children: Chris, Cyndi and Mark Bertolero; Brad and Eric Colbert. Myrna was proud of her ten grandchildren: Nick, Sarah, Danielle, Faith and Marlee Bertolero; Nathan and Nicole Fry; Dylan and Avery Colbert; Angela Head. Myrna passed away with grace and dignity from the complications of Alzheimer's on October 7, 2010. Visitation to be held on Monday, October 18, 2010, at El Cajon-Lakeside-Santee Mortuary in El Cajon, CA, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral to be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Lakeside, CA, on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Oct. 16, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for MYRNA COLBERT

18 Entries

Beverly Maurice/Galloway

October 22, 2010

I am very sad that Myrna has left us but I feel that she is in a better place than we are. God Bless You Myrna. I ejoyed going to school with you and knowing you. I know that God has taken you home to be with him.

Donna Strickland

October 21, 2010

Although I did not have the pleasure of personally knowing Myrna, I knew her through Cyndi & Dani & Rusty's eyes. She is definitely missed, but remember - she is smiling over you!

October 20, 2010

I have thought of your Myrna through the years and wondered what happened to her. Almost nine years ago I called her and she did not seem herself. My deepest sympathy to her family. Sara Druffel

Janet (Richardson) Heller

October 20, 2010

I went to school with Myrna. She was a year ahead of me in school, but she always had a smile and a Hi for an underclassman...She was a beautiful girl. I've wondered where she was many times...My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. God be with you.
Janet (Richardson) Heller -- Class of 1957 Canton Senior High School

Rose Pollner

October 20, 2010

I have thought of your Mom so often and lost track of her. We were great friends in highschool and I was in her wedding. Wish we could have stayed in contact, and my deepest sympathy to all of her children and family. Rose Pollner

Margie Price

October 18, 2010

Myrn, I will remember all the good times we had together. Remember how we always got lost whenever we went someplace together? We used to laugh so much. I will always remember how you always said how you hated cats, then guess what "Pooker" came into your life and you were never quite the same! You are a lady who made a difference in my life. Rest in eternal peace sweet Myrn.

Mark Bertolero

October 18, 2010

Mom I don't think there is enough space here to tell you how much I love you and how much you meant to me! Thank you so much for always being there in good times and in bad and always showing your unconditional love. I have learned so much from you and I hope I can be half the parent that you were! Thank you and I love you more than you will ever know!!

Charlotte Lauve

October 18, 2010

I will miss you...more then you will know...you will always be a major part of my life. Thank You for everything you did and will do for me and the kids...Love you always Charlotte.

Angela Draper-Head

October 17, 2010

Much love to all. I will be there in spirit for the services.

Barbara & Dave McCluskey

October 17, 2010

I was shocked to read of Myrna's passing. We were fellow colleagues at USD and shared many laughs and a few tears. I've thought of her often over the years. Chris, Cyndi, and Mark - please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear mother.

Delsey Belisle

October 17, 2010

Myrna, you left a mark on many hearts. You were a lady in every sense of the word. A graceful, beautiful woman, you will be missed and remembered fondly. My love and prayers are with your family. God Bless You

Mom and Pop

cynthia bertolero

October 16, 2010

Ellen & Robert Draper

October 16, 2010

One for you Myrna

Robert & Ellen Draper

October 16, 2010

We will all miss your Mom she was a fun Lady and I mean Lady. She will be miss by all family and friends. As William said she is in heaven looking over everyone in her very special way. We love you Myrna

Grandma's Girls

Cynthia Bertolero

October 16, 2010

the Three Musketeers

Cynthia Bertolero

October 16, 2010

Cynthia Bertolero-Draper

October 16, 2010

Mom was a special lady who devoted her entire life to her faith and serving others.
In Peoria Illinois she worked as secretary in the St. Philomena rectory, later as Assistant Resettlement Director of the Indo-Chinese after Saigon fell for the Catholic Social Services of Peoria and finally, she was an Executive Secretary in the Catholic Chancery for the Diocese of Peoria.
Upon relocating to San Diego, CA she again devoted herself to her faith and others by working as the Administrative Assistant to the Provost at the University of San Diego as well as The University of San Diego High School; both Catholic institutions.
My mother was the most influential person in my life. She was a beautiful woman with the most profound wit. Her grace and zest for life will live on in all of us. I will never forget dressing up with her and the missions of mischief we used to have.
I Love you FOREVER, MOM!!!
Cyndi

Me and Mom

William Draper

October 16, 2010

She was a wonderful mother-in-law and God mother to me. I always loved her smile and laugh. I know she is with God and family in heaven overlooking her loved ones here. Mom I love you and miss you.

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