Myrna Ardell Hoskins
10 October 1948, Lampman, Saskatchewan till May 29, 2024, Altamont, Manitoba
Myrna Ardell McCurdy was born in Lampman, Saskatchewan on October 10 1948, the eldest child of Cecil Earl McCurdy & Doris Eleanor (nee Littlejohn) McCurdy.
She grew up on a farm in the Lampman / Browning area of Saskatchewan. Attending school in Lampman.
Myrna moved to Estevan upon leaving school, where she was a nanny and a waitress. This is where she met the love of her life and future husband, Jim. They were married at St. Giles Anglican Church in Estevan on November 30, 1965.
Myrna and Jim raised 3 children: Robert born October 1966, Dawn born April 1970 and Dana born June 1973.
Myrna & Jim lived in Estevan, Altamont, Regina, Pense, Moose Jaw and upon retirement they returned to Altamont, where she enjoyed small town living.
Myrna loved the country life, camping and working on her family tree, but most of all she loved spending time with her family.
Myrna's memory will forever be cherished by:
Her loving husband, Jim.
Her son Robert "Rob" James Earl Hoskins (Samara Golan) and Rob's family Derek, Chase, Taylor (and great granddaughter Everley, great grandson Nixon) Parker, Jordyn & Emmy
Her daughter Dana Lori Leigh (husband Kevin Zaplitney) and Dana's family Justin (great grandsons Jackson & Reese), Destiny & Greg (great grandson Kayce), Hayla & Travis, Riley & Amanda (great-grandson Leo)
She also leaves a daughter Dawn Michelle Sheri (husband Brent Rivers) and her children Tierra (AKA Atreyu and great grandchildren), Christian (Ashley), Tasia (great grandchildren Hunter, Ivy & Noa), Quinn, Thane and Cooper.
Her son-in-law Scott (Emma) Marasse
Her sister Cecile (Ray) Anderson
Her brothers Mervin and Allen (Shelly)
Her brother-in-law Dave (Barb)
Her nieces & nephews: Rick, Cory, Michael, Darryl, Starla, Kevin, Daniyale & Christine and their families.
Her Uncle Stan Hammett
Her brother-in-law Richard (Marilyn) Hoskins
His sister-in-law Theresa DeMare
Her nieces & nephews on Jim's side.
Waiting to greet Myrna are those gone before: her parents Cecil (1966) & Doris (2004); sister Irene (1988); brother Ray (2024); paternal grandparents Richard McCurdy (1919) & Elizabeth Shea (nee Lawrence) 1969 and her step-grandfather Robert Shea in 1951; her maternal grandparents Ernest "Wilfred" Littlejohn (1936) Caroline "Minnie" Wilhelminne (nee Peters) Littlejohn in 1986 and her nephew David Anderson in 2020. Also pre-deceased by her paternal uncles Gordon (Emma) McCurdy & Walter (Victoria & Kay) McCurdy & Eric (Olga) Shea; her paternal aunts Evelyn, Viola (Walter McCurdy) (Ray) Hingston, Irene (Robert) Rowsome; Edith Hammett & Olive (Ed) Weber; and by her maternal uncles Elmer (Freda) Littlejohn, Wilfred (Gladys) Littlejohn; her maternal aunts Carolyn (Earl) Willock, Lorraine (Oscar) Schindle, Eileen (Ed) Rosner, Mildred (Ray) Pott
Myrna had one desire in life and that was for everyone to "just get along", sadly she never got to see that wish fulfilled. Myrna so appreciated her blood family (parents, siblings, brothers, sisters, aunt and uncles, nieces and nephews) for always being there, but never interfering or getting involved in her personal or family matters.
Myrna had a small but very close group of friends whom she enjoyed spending time with, although she always would just rather be at home.
Myrna, you will be sadly missed but we will love you and keep you in our memories forever.
We know that you will be walking beside us and watching over us and will take comfort in that.
At Myrna's request, no public service will be held. At a later date the family and a few close friends will gather to say their final goodbyes and lay her ashes at rest in the Altamont cemetery.
A very special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Boundary Trails Medical Centre in Winkler, Manitoba for their excellent care.
Rest in Peace Myrna
10 October 1948, Lampman, Saskatchewan till May 29, 2024, Altamont, Manitoba
Myrna Ardell McCurdy was born in Lampman, Saskatchewan on October 10 1948, the eldest child of Cecil Earl McCurdy & Doris Eleanor (nee Littlejohn) McCurdy.
She grew up on a farm in the Lampman / Browning area of Saskatchewan. Attending school in Lampman.
Myrna moved to Estevan upon leaving school, where she was a nanny and a waitress. This is where she met the love of her life and future husband, Jim. They were married at St. Giles Anglican Church in Estevan on November 30, 1965.
Myrna and Jim raised 3 children: Robert born October 1966, Dawn born April 1970 and Dana born June 1973.
Myrna & Jim lived in Estevan, Altamont, Regina, Pense, Moose Jaw and upon retirement they returned to Altamont, where she enjoyed small town living.
Myrna loved the country life, camping and working on her family tree, but most of all she loved spending time with her family.
Myrna's memory will forever be cherished by:
Her loving husband, Jim.
Her son Robert "Rob" James Earl Hoskins (Samara Golan) and Rob's family Derek, Chase, Taylor (and great granddaughter Everley, great grandson Nixon) Parker, Jordyn & Emmy
Her daughter Dana Lori Leigh (husband Kevin Zaplitney) and Dana's family Justin (great grandsons Jackson & Reese), Destiny & Greg (great grandson Kayce), Hayla & Travis, Riley & Amanda (great-grandson Leo)
She also leaves a daughter Dawn Michelle Sheri (husband Brent Rivers) and her children Tierra (AKA Atreyu and great grandchildren), Christian (Ashley), Tasia (great grandchildren Hunter, Ivy & Noa), Quinn, Thane and Cooper.
Her son-in-law Scott (Emma) Marasse
Her sister Cecile (Ray) Anderson
Her brothers Mervin and Allen (Shelly)
Her brother-in-law Dave (Barb)
Her nieces & nephews: Rick, Cory, Michael, Darryl, Starla, Kevin, Daniyale & Christine and their families.
Her Uncle Stan Hammett
Her brother-in-law Richard (Marilyn) Hoskins
His sister-in-law Theresa DeMare
Her nieces & nephews on Jim's side.
Waiting to greet Myrna are those gone before: her parents Cecil (1966) & Doris (2004); sister Irene (1988); brother Ray (2024); paternal grandparents Richard McCurdy (1919) & Elizabeth Shea (nee Lawrence) 1969 and her step-grandfather Robert Shea in 1951; her maternal grandparents Ernest "Wilfred" Littlejohn (1936) Caroline "Minnie" Wilhelminne (nee Peters) Littlejohn in 1986 and her nephew David Anderson in 2020. Also pre-deceased by her paternal uncles Gordon (Emma) McCurdy & Walter (Victoria & Kay) McCurdy & Eric (Olga) Shea; her paternal aunts Evelyn, Viola (Walter McCurdy) (Ray) Hingston, Irene (Robert) Rowsome; Edith Hammett & Olive (Ed) Weber; and by her maternal uncles Elmer (Freda) Littlejohn, Wilfred (Gladys) Littlejohn; her maternal aunts Carolyn (Earl) Willock, Lorraine (Oscar) Schindle, Eileen (Ed) Rosner, Mildred (Ray) Pott
Myrna had one desire in life and that was for everyone to "just get along", sadly she never got to see that wish fulfilled. Myrna so appreciated her blood family (parents, siblings, brothers, sisters, aunt and uncles, nieces and nephews) for always being there, but never interfering or getting involved in her personal or family matters.
Myrna had a small but very close group of friends whom she enjoyed spending time with, although she always would just rather be at home.
Myrna, you will be sadly missed but we will love you and keep you in our memories forever.
We know that you will be walking beside us and watching over us and will take comfort in that.
At Myrna's request, no public service will be held. At a later date the family and a few close friends will gather to say their final goodbyes and lay her ashes at rest in the Altamont cemetery.
A very special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Boundary Trails Medical Centre in Winkler, Manitoba for their excellent care.
Rest in Peace Myrna