Notes for: Myrtle Louise Bodine

From Ronny Bodine:

Obituary, The Herald (Everett, Wash.) of 30 June 2004.
Myrtle Louise Kirsch, 97, long time resident of Everett, WA, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2004 with her family by her side. She was born December 17, 1906 in Sprague, WA, one of seven children born to John and Magnhild Bodine. For many years Myrtle worked as a legal secretary in Everett. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Everett, past Worthy Matron of Eastern Star Chapter #222, past President of Friendship Club, past President of Daughter's of Norway, and a member of PEO Chapter Q. Myrtle was preceded in death by: her husband, Martin; and son Larry Kirsch of Silverdale, WA. She is loved and will be dearly missed by her daughter Karen (Lee) Troupe of Marysville. She was a special grandma to Michelle (Matt) Chaney of Marysville, Michael (Carrie) Troupe of Marysville, Lori (Jack) Morgan of Poulsbo, Linda (Curtis) Crews of Everett, and Jackie (Tom) Hoffman of Olalla. She was a loving great grandma to Rylee Koski, Morgan and Ryan Chaney, Alex and Zachary Troupe, Jenny (Ryan) Nelson, Jared Morgan, Kamryn Morgan, and Brielle Foley. Myrtle leaves behind one sister, Isabell Tams, and numerous other relatives and friends. We would like to thank the caregivers at Golden Villa Adult Family Home (Sharon, Melissa, Kim, Kim and Dory) for the loving care they gave Myrtle and the support given to her family. We would also like to thank Group Health Hospice. Anyone who knew Myrtle was truly blessed to have had such a wonderful person in their lives. A private graveside service will be held at Floral Hills Cemetery. The memorial service will be held Thursday, July 1, 2004 at 1:00pm at the First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific, Everett.

Children: Karen Leigh and Larry Bruce (1939).