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Harry Myhre Obituary
Private family graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 1, at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating. There will be no visitation, but friends are invited to stop by the house after 1 p.m. on Tuesday for refreshments and reminiscence.
Per family request, the body will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Hospice of North Iowa. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
Harry was born Jan. 7, 1917, in Waldeck, Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of Martin E. and Anna (Hildahl) Myhre, immigrants from Norway. He graduated from Kensett High School in 1934. Harry served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS Relief and the USS Cleveland, having enlisted in June 1941. He was honorably discharged in October of 1945.
He married Dorothy Brunsvold of Hanlontown on May 3, 1947, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They lived in Mason City until moving to Hanlontown in 1968.
Harry worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation for 34 years. He retired in 1980 as superintendent at the Interstate Maintenance Shop, Hanlontown.
Following retirement, Harry drove school bus for the North Central School District for six years. The Myhres moved back to Mason City in 2008.
Harry was a member of the VFW and Trinity Lutheran Church. Some of his interests were fishing, hunting, gardening and reading the daily newspapers. Harry will be forever remembered for his mischievous winks and homemade aquavit.
Harry is survived by his wife, Dorothy; children and grandchildren, Pamela Myhre of Mason City and her children, Lucas, Keenan and Bennett; Jeffrey (Jayne) Myhre of Plano, Texas and their children, Jacob (Melissa), Rachel (Jason) and Jessica; Joe (Lorre) Myhre of Mason City and their children, Scotti, Mackenzie and Toni; Kris (James) Stewart of Folsom, Calif., and their children, Hannah and William; three great-grandchildren, Taylor, Kailee and Daniel; one sister, Mabel (Roy) Welch of Northwood and brother-in-law Cliff Mourlam of Clear Lake.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Elmer, Oliver and Stanley Myhre; sisters, Marie Mourlam and Agnes Reese.
Arrangements entrusted with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Rene' Rozen
April 30, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Myhre family. Their home was my second home from grade school all the way through high school as I was, and still am, a good friend of their daughter, Pam. Dorothy and Harry were always welcoming and happy to see Pam's friends when we would come home from college and for all the years since. Any trip back to Mason City wasn't complete unless we were able to stop by to see Pam's parents who were so very good to us always. Harry made everyone laugh. Sincere condolences to the Myhre family from myself and from my sister, Betsy, also.
Elroy and Joyce Hackbart family
April 30, 2012
Very sorry to hear of your loss at this time. We got to know Harry when he was very good friends and boss to our father Elroy Hackbart. They enjoyed many good times together. You are in our Prayers.
Dr. Burgmeier & Floden and dental team
April 30, 2012
We are so very sorry to hear about Harry ---He will truly be missed. Dorothy, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
Beth Colby Plautz
April 29, 2012
So very sorry to hear about Harry. Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this very hard time. Great memories of his teasing ways!
Jan Vice
April 29, 2012
Pam, I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. He had a long and good life, I'm sure. I hope his last days were not too bad. Please tell your mother who I remember as such a happy person that she has my sympathies. I hope she is in good health. Jan
Marlene Shadle
April 28, 2012
Harry was a nice guy, and I enjoyed spending an afternoon with him. He enjoyed his beautiful home and porch overlooking Carolina Street. God be with you all. Marlene Shadle
Jeri Foreman
April 28, 2012
My sympathies go out to Harry's family. May you find comfort in eachother during this time of grieving.
Marné (Paulson) Bateson
April 28, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Myhre family at this sad time. May your memories and love of family and friends help you through this difficult time.
Ken & Patty (Sellers) Weber
April 28, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. God's love will help keep you strong through this and your memories will help you keep him alive in your hearts. I remember when he drove bus for my kids and I didn't have to worry about them being safe in the winter because I knew he was a good driver and would keep them safe.
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