Myrna Stewart

Myrna Edna Stewart, 69, of Eaton, entered her eternal home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at her home. She was born March 2, 1944 in McCook, NE to Albert and Edna (Bamesberger) Troester. Myrna graduated from Bartley High School in 1962. Following graduation, she attended McCook Junior College and graduated with an associate degree in education. While teaching 5th and 6th grades in Holbrook, NE, she married Larry Ingram. Together they had four children. They later divorced. In 1980, Myrna married Frank “Pancho” Stewart. They were married almost two years when Pancho was killed in a tragic accident. In 1985 Myrna married Dean Duffield resulting in the birth of her 5th child. They divorced in 2003. Through the years Myrna traveled as a speaker with Stonecroft Ministries. She made many friends while sharing her testimony and many women came to know the Lord. Myrna was an active member of the Evangelical Free Church of Eaton. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting and was known as the “Pie Lady”, her delicious pies being her trademark. Her family also loved eating her red velvet cakes she made for family birthday celebrations. Myrna is survived by her five children: Greg (Leah) Ingram, Greeley, CO, Lori (Dave) Ingram, Loveland, CO, Monte (Tamy) Ingram, Eaton, CO, Scott (Megan) Ingram, Parker, CO, Spencer (Trish) Duffield, Forest Grove, OR, a brother, Mervin (Karen ) Troester, Lincoln, NE, a sister Irene (Alan) Smith, Comfort, TX, a sister-in-law, Sandra Sappington, six step-children, eight grandchildren: Sara, Taylor, Max, Tyson, Kennedi, Colton, Kacie, and Hayes, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank “Pancho” Stewart and her parents, Albert and Edna Troester. Graveside services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Greeley. A memorial service to celebrate Myrna's life will follow at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, at the Evangelical Free Church of Eaton, 1325 3rd Street in Eaton. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the church. Memorial gifts may be made to the Evangelical Free Church of Eaton in care of Moser Funeral Service, 3501 S. 11th Avenue, Evans, CO. 80620.

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Myrna Stewart

March 2, 1944 - May 12, 2013