Morgan, Myrtle Mary

1914 - 2004

Myrtle passed away April 29, 2004 at St. Joseph鈥檚 Hospital, Comox, BC. She was predeceased by her husband William (Bill) Morgan; parents: John and Mary McWhirter; infant brother Rodney; brother Doug McWhirter and sister-in-law Hazel. Myrtle is survived by son Ron (Thelma) Morgan of Courtenay; grandchildren: Cheryl (Frank) of Hawaii, Les (Missy) of Georgia, and Jim (Melinda) of Florida; great-grandchildren: Heather (Jamie), Jerry (Stephanie), Heidi, William, Ryan and Frankie; great-great  grandchildren: Ethan, Brenna, and Tayah; sister Helen (Dick); brother-in-law Bob Morgan; sisters-in-law: Barb Morgan, Mona Morgan, and Winona Morgan; and many nieces and nephews. Myrtle was born in Redvers, Saskatchewan, then moved to the Wakopa, Manitoba area with her family. She married Bill and they lived in Wakopa until the closing of Morgan鈥檚 General Store in 1966. They then lived and worked in Victoria until after Bill鈥檚 passing when she moved to Courtenay to live with her only son Ronald and his wife Thelma. Myrtle was an avid sports and bingo fan. She created beautiful needlework, which the family will cherish for years to come. She was much loved and will be dearly missed. Viewing was held on Tuesday and a Graveside Service will be held at the Royal Oak Burial Park, 4673 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC. on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. COMOX VALLEY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM, 1101 RYAN ROAD entrusted with arrangements. Donations in Myrtle鈥檚 memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon, Box 1225, Comox, BC V9N 7Z8 or the charity of your choice with appreciation.