Myrna K. Edvalson

Myrna K. Edvalson, age 62, of La Grande, died August 6, 2003 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington following a short illness.


A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 11, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cove Cemetery. Viewing will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Valley. A wake for family and friends will follow at the home of Ginger Key, 65333 Booth Lane in Cove.


Myrna was born on April 10, 1941, the daughter of Fred E. and Della (Wiemer) Rees in La Grande. After the death of her father her mother married Carl "Bud" Overman who became a very important part of her life. She attended La Grande Schools and in 1958 she married Terry Edvalson. The lure of the tropics took them and two small sons to the island of Guam. From Guam the little family and baby Kelly, went to Coos Bay, Oregon. A winter in Oregon made them realize how much they missed the tropical weather, so back they went to Island living. Life on the islands of Yap, Ponpei, and Saipan was full of rich experiences. They returned to live in La Grande permanently in 1977.


Myrna was active in the community and spent many volunteer hours at the Union County Historical Museum in Union. She leaves many friends and acquaintances. Myrna, we shall miss you.


Survivors include her ex-husband, Terry Edvalson of La Grande; children, Barry and Denise Edvalson of Payette, Idaho, Thor and Nichole Edvalson of Baker City and Kelly and Dawn Edvalson of La Grande; sisters, Jane Wiest of Portland, Linda Ann Carroll of Gresham and Mary Patterson of Camino, California; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; aunts and uncles, Alice and Jerry Cantrell of Haines and Faye Wiemer of La Grande; and other relatives and friends. Her parents and step-father preceded her in death.


Those who wish may make contributions in memory of Myrna to the Blue Mtn. Humane Society or the Shelter from the Storm.