Myrna Harmon Stewart Obituary (1935

On April 5, 2015, Myrna Stewart of Provo, Utah peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family. Myrna was born on January 5, 1935 in Murray, Utah, to Carl Edward Harmon and Vesta Norma Harmon. As a young girl, Myrna developed a talent for music. She loved playing the piano, clarinet, and marimba. She excelled in school, developing a skill in Thomas Shorthand, dancing in the drill team, and going to Girls State. She graduated from West Jordan High School in 1952. That fall she attended BYU and during a dance class met R. Gerald Stewart. They were engaged in 1954 and married in the Salt Lake Temple on June 8, 1955. Myrna faithfully supported Gerald while he served in the Navy. She excelled at many jobs throughout her life and retired from Provo City with 33 years of dedicated service. Myrna is survived by her husband, R. Gerald Stewart; 4 children, Darryl (Tonia) Stewart, Shawna (Mike) Balli, Michelle Stewart, and Jeffery Ryan (Christen) Stewart; and sisters, Sherilyn Kelly and Carla Harmon. Gerald and Myrna are blessed with 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. As a member of the LDS church, Myrna served faithfully in many church callings. She always showed great kindness, love, and generosity. Her life will be celebrated as a hard working woman who loved flowers, butterflies, traveling, and most of all her family. Thank you to family, friends, and especially to her husband who has been instrumental in her loving care for many years. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Berg Mortuary, 185 E. Center St., Provo, UT 84606. Friends may call at the mortuary on Tuesday, April 7, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, April 8, from 10:00-10:50 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent online at www.bergmortuary.com.