MYRNA CARTER
Myrna Carter passed away peacefully in her home at Chateau St Michael’s on July 17, 2023.Myrna was born in Moose Jaw on July 23, 1940. Her parents were Angus and Lillian Cameron of Crestwynd, SK. Myrna spent her childhood surrounded by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and little sister Mary.
After graduating from High School in Moose Jaw, Myrna attended the Regina Grey Nun’s Nursing program. In 1961 she graduated as a Registered Nurse. A profession well chosen for Myrna’s gifts of compassion, kindness, and patience. Myrna married Edward Carter on Sept 16, 1961. The couple moved to the farm at Mortlach. Here they raised their two daughters Pam and Eleanor. Over the years Myrna worked as a nurse to help support the farming operation.
Myrna was a quiet, gentle-natured person. She loved sunsets, sunrises, babies, and children. She enjoyed writing long letters to her family. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought her the greatest joy in her life. In 2005 she retired from her position at Extendicare. In 2009 Ed and Myrna left the farm to begin their retirement in Moose Jaw.
The last few years Myrna has struggled with poor health, through the challenges she remained peaceful and accepted her condition with grace. As her health deteriorated, she was blessed by the love and exceptional care she received by the staff at Chateau St Michael’s.
Myrna was predeceased by her parents Angus and Lillian Cameron, husband Edward Carter; great grandson Isaiah Macdonald; brother-in-law George Baker; sister-in-law Joyce (Don) Weber. She is survived by daughters Pam (Brad) Speir, Eleanor (Terry) Prebushewski; grandchildren Kris Speir, Kurt Speir, Noelle (Andy) Bossence, Evan (Lindsay) Speir, Austin Prebushewski (Vanessa), Tyler Prebushewski; great-grandchildren Ty, Reid, Carter, Charlie and Harlyn; sister Mary Baker; brother-in-law Don (Donna) Carter.
A Celebration of Myrna’s Life will be held on August 4, 2023, at 11:00 AM at St. Aidan Anglican Church, 124 1 Ave NE, Moose Jaw, SK. Reverend Deacon Arleen Champion will officiate. Memorial donations may be made to charity of choice.
In living memory of Myrna, a memorial planting will be made by W.J. Jones & Son Ltd. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries).
Chrystine Dacey - Funeral Director