MYHRE, Lena
1915 – 2015

Mrs. Lena May Myhre (nee McCullough) passed away peacefully at Villa Marie, Red Deer, Alberta on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at the wonderful age of 100 years. Lena was born on August 8, 1915 at Pelly, Saskatchewan, the fourth of eleven children. She moved to Alberta in 1936 and after marriage to John in 1941, they settled in Red Deer. Lena worked at the Red Deer General Hospital, until she retired as head cook in 1979. Lena is survived by her three children, Dale (Marj), Sonja and Lee (Briana); three grandchildren, John (Charissa), Karin (Keith) and Paul (Kirsty); and four great grandchildren, Oran and Adam, Megan and Lena-Rose, as well as one sister, Violet. Lena was predeceased by her husband, John in 1992. Gratefully, family and friends were able to celebrate her life at her recent 100th Birthday Party. A Graveside Service will be held at the Alto Reste Cemetery, Red Deer, Alberta on Monday, August 24, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. If desired, Memorial Donations in Lena’s honour may be made directly to the Red Deer Public Library at www.rdpl.org. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Sonya Henderson, Funeral Director at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040.