Myrna Harris

Myrna Harris

Myrna Harris Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 1, 2009.
Myrna Harris February 16, 1934 August 28, 2009 The Harris family is saddened to announce the death of wife and mother, Myrna. Myrna Clay attended school at Palo, Landis and City Hospital School of Nursing. She married Oliver Harris in 1957 and four children followed. During this time she gave much of her energies to the farm, her family, the Landis Community and the church. In the 1970's she spent more of her time on art. Painting classes, pottery, weaving and spinning, photography and felting. She won the Premier's Prize for her felted landscape in 1995 and continued to build on this success with her fiber art. Myrna was predeceased by her parents, Mary and Robert Clay; grandson, Cary Harris; nephew, Bob Black; and son-in-law, Ken Jackson. She is survived by her husband, Oliver; daughter, Cindy Hoppe (Ernest); son, Guy (Sharon); son, Clay; daughter, Celeste Jackson; sister, Shirley Black (Frank); and brother, Bob Clay (Sharon); ten grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. A life well lived and will be missed by all. A United Church memorial service will be held on October 10, 2009 in the Landis Community Complex. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to your favourite charity. GRONDIN FUNERAL SERVICES entrusted with the arrangements. Our family serving your family. (306-948-2669).

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Irene Burke

September 8, 2009

Celeste, Olivia and the Harris family..
Our deepest sympathy to you on the passing of your Mom and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Burke family.

Jared Sizer

September 5, 2009

I've only just heard the news, and I wanted to send you all my best possible wishes in a very sad time. I'm thinking of all of you in the Harris, Clay, Hoppe and Jackson families just now and particularly of Oliver. I shall miss Myrna, her wonderful art, and her musicianship...

Susan Copley

September 3, 2009

It was with deep saddness that I learned of Myrna's passing. She has been a valued contributor to the Galleria in Calgary for many years. All of us here extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to Myrna's family.

Peggy & Gerald Bidwell

September 3, 2009

Oliver, Celeste, Cindy, Clay & Family,
What a loss! We're praying for friends to comfort you and loving memories to help you smile again. With Sincerest Sympathy

September 2, 2009

Oliver and family

So sorry to hear of Myrna's passing.
I (Stan) hope to attend the memorial.

for the Hingston families
Allen & Tanya - Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine
Ross - Toronto & Landis
Stan & Donna - Rosetown
Evelyn & Dan Levson - Calgary

Linda Fritz (Dick)

September 2, 2009

To Oliver and Family,

I was so sorry to hear about Myrna. I won't be able to be with you at the Memorial service, but my thoughts will be with you all.

Herschel & Myna Smith

September 2, 2009

Our condolences to Celeste, Oliver and all the Harris family. Myrna was a caring, talented and secial person. I know that you will miss her.

Greg & Muriel Rollheiser (Owen)

September 1, 2009

To Oliver and Family

Our condolences goes out to all of you at this time.

September 1, 2009

It is with great sorrow and very many happy memories of Myra's laughter ,great sense of humor and unique talents that we will all treasure for now & years to come.Dear Oliver & families please know we have you all in our thoughts.Joe and Lynn Sarrasin

Eldon and Theresa Owen

September 1, 2009

Oliver and family, We were so sorry to hear that Myrna passed away. Our sincere condolences and prayers go out to you and your family.

Dorrie Shepherd

September 1, 2009

To Oliver and Family, We all will miss Myrna so much, she was such a vibrant and special person. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Tom and Dorrie Shepherd (Phippen, Sk.)

Shannon Dick

September 1, 2009

To all of Myrna's family;

We are deeply saddened to hear about Myrna's passing. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by all. Our condolences go out to all of you at this time.

Ron & Sharon Dick
Shannon Dick (Dalton)

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