Myrna Joy Smith (nee Halverson)
1942 - 2026
Our dear cousin and friend passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who loved her on Oct. 8th 2026 in Olds hospitals long term care facility. Myrna had resided there for some time and was 83 years old.
Myrna, an only child, was born in Cabri, Saskatchewan to Joe and Irene Halverson in 1942. In 1947 the family moved to the Chilliwack area of British Columbia.
Myrna attended Sardis Elementary School in Chilliwack, BC where she completed her grade 13. Myrna then moved to Vancouver, BC and completed a secretarial course.
She began her career working for PN Exhibition, then accepting a position with McMillan Bloedel and was named “ Miss Secretary of Vancouver” for a year during that time.
Myrna loved to travel and she spent most of 1972 in Europe, where she visited numerous countries including Egypt.
Upon her return from traveling overseas, Myrna returned to Kelowna and started work with both the RBC and Scotia Bank.
She married Fred Smith “The love of her life” in 1997 and they both enjoyed travelling together and seeing many countries and even resided in the USA for a period of time.
Myrna's husband, Fred began to have health deterioration and sadly he had to be admitted to a long term care facility. He spent many years there to which Myrna visited him every day until he passed away in 2011.
Myrna then moved from her home in 2019 to Mission Villas until 2021 where she decided to move to Olds, Alberta to be closer to her cousins.
Myrna is survived by her step children Dean Smith and family, Grant Smith ( Gail), and Gail Smith; first cousins Eunice and Ray Friesen, Ron and Sue Halverson, and Jennifer English, and numerous cousins and loving friends from Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, USA, and Wales.
A special acknowledgement to Myrna's caregiver and dear friend Jen McLaren.
Myrna was predeceased by her husband Fred in 2011; her dad Joe in 1981; and her mother Irene in 1995.
We wish to thank all the Doctors, nurses, and caregivers who looked after Myrna in the Red Deer Hospital, Seasons Olds Encore, Ponoka Hospital, and Olds long term care. Myrna had amazing care wherever she was.
Myrna will be cremated and buried in Kelowna B.C. with her husband Fred at a later date. After the burial there will be a gathering of family and friends in Kelowna.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SPCA.
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