Myo Arlaine Shears

1938 - 2024

BORN

1938

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

Hawthorne Funeral Home - Mount Vernon

1825 E. College Way

Mount Vernon, Washington

Myo Shears Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Myo Arlaine Shears
Start: 2024-05-02T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Hawthorne Funeral Home - Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon - Myo Arlaine Shears, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024, in Mount Vernon, Washington. Myo was born on April 17, 1938, at Burlington General Hospital, Burlington, Washington to Charles & Marion Pickens. Myo attended school in Mt. Vernon and graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1956.

She knew from the time she was a small child she wanted to be a nurse and attended St. Joseph Nursing School in Bellingham, WA. There she met her lifelong friends, moving to Seattle with them to work at Doctor's Hospital (now Swedish) where she worked in Labor & Delivery.

While working in Seattle she ran into a childhood friend, Bill Shears, and the two were married a year later on April 8, 1961. They moved to Bothell, built a house together and had two children: Amanda and Cory.

They enjoyed boating and on a trip in the 70's they discovered the Shelter Bay marina in La Conner. They moved to La Conner and built the home that they would live in for 40 years.

Myo transitioned to working in private practice OB/GYN and enjoyed many years working in Mt. Vernon. Myo's favorite saying was 'once a nurse, always a nurse.'

Myo and Bill traveled the world extensively: England, Thailand, Ireland, Scotland, Turkey, New Zealand, Africa were some of their favorites, as well as spending time in their condo in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico.

Myo and Bill loved boating in Puget Sound- from South Sound, San Juan Islands and Canadian Gulf Islands to further north into Desolation. They shared their love and adventures with many lucky friends and family members aboard their beautiful Shear Joy(s) and Shear Delite.

An avid sewist, quilter, knitter and more, Myo always had a beautiful project she was working on and looking for the next one. Myo was active in Rainbow girls in her youth and the Daughters of the American Revolution as an adult. She was The Ann Washington Chapter's Regent (twice) as well as Registrar for several years.

Myo is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Bill.

She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Petrash; son, Cory (Jen) Shears; granddaughter, Hadley; brother, Bill (Cindy) Pickens. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Ken (JoAnn) Shears, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the NOAH Center for animals in Stanwood.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 11:00am at Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, WA with a reception to follow.

Please visit www.hawthornefh.com to share your thoughts and memories and sign the online guest register.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Skagit Valley Herald from Apr. 25 to Apr. 26, 2024.

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Connie Carter

October 27, 2024

Sincere, belated condolences to Myo's family. I had the honor and privilege of getting to know her at LaConner Residence when my mom went to live there. What a delightful and loving woman! She heard me talking about growing up on Samish Island and hustled over to introduce herself and visit, reminiscing about time on the island. I regret not having had the opportunity to take her for a drive to the island as we had hoped to do. She enlightened me when she told me she needed to find a purpose in her current life. She said she found it and implemented it! Whenever someone was sitting alone at a meal, she would go sit with them. What a Love! I lost touch when my mom had to move on to a care facility, but my memory of her And our visits will always warm my heart. Blessing to the family and Myo, rest well in Gods arms.

Tina Ferari-Zimmerman

May 1, 2024

Grief can be so hard but may the special memories through the years help us navigate the grief of the loss of Myo and may the notion that she has reunited with Bill bring some peace.
Sending love and prayers today and always. Tina, Cory, Tyler, Sydney & Emma

Toni and David Rimer

April 27, 2024

My husband, David, and I were first introduced to Myo and Bill through my parents, B.J. and Helen Frankovic, who had a summer home in Shelter Bay. The four of them developed a strong friendship that eventually included David, myself and our son, Adam. Many happy memories were shared, both on land and at sea, and after my parents passed away, David and I were lucky enough to continue that friendship.

David and Bill shared a common bond of being former law enforcement, and with my interest in sewing, both clothing and other items, I marveled at Myo's talent in quilting and crafts, especially her necktie teddy bears.

Whenever we were invited to stay with them, Myo was always the most gracious hostess, ensuring that we enjoyed delicious food, good wine, and excellent hospitality.

We were so sorry to learn of Myo's passing, and our sincere condolences go out to Mandy, Cory, Jen, Hadley, and her extended family. Myo was a special lady, and she will be missed.

June Edwards-Peterson

April 26, 2024

I worked next to Myo at SVMC and it was obvious that she was professional and enjoyed her work. I've seen her at retired nurses' luncheons and it was nice to catch up on family news. I am out of state and unable to attend the service. My condolences to her family and friends.

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