January 31, 1940 – December 8, 2022

Myrna will be sadly missed after passing away peacefully at Coquihalla-Gillis House after a long battle with heart disease. Myrna is survived by her 3 children, Mark (Lucile), Steven (Tammy) and Penny (Gary), as well as her 3 sisters, Janet Pell, Sandra Humphries and Corrine Hill, grand-children: Darcy, Stephanie, Travis and Tanner, and many great grand-children.

Myrna was predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Terry Smyth, her father Charles Pell, mother Yvonne Pell, brother Glen Humphries and his wife Iris.

Myrna and her twin sister, Jan, were born in Wells, BC. Myrna wore many hats in the work force, which included custodian at the Merritt Theatre, night shift mail delivery driver, detailing cars at the local car dealership, and a labourer at Ardew Wood Products. Whatever it took to help raise her family, she did without complaint.

Myrna loved playing women’s fastball, snowmobiling, watching her grandchildren play hockey or encouraging her grand-child to become a pilot. But her favourite pasttime was getting together with family and friends at the lake, and “whoever” ended up around the campfire.

Myrna loved animals, especially birds, dogs and cats. She often sat looking at her Koi fish in her beautiful backyard pond. She also loved getting together with her sister Jan and companions, to paint art once a week or play a serious game of cards (Rook) with friends.

She loved and protected her family. ….no matter what, she was a hero to her children.

The sun has set on an amazing life. We love you, Mom!

As per Myrna’s wishes, there will be no service or memorial. A “Celebration of Life” will be held at a later date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at Merritt Funeral Chapel.

• Date : 2022-12-08
• Location : Merritt