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Paula Myhre
Paula Myhre, 54, of Sheyenne, ND, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 23, 2012, at her home in Sheyenne.
Paula Kristin Myhre was born July 31, 1958, in Fargo, ND the daughter of Alf and Miriam (Narum) Garnaas. She grew up in Sheyenne where she graduated from high school in 1976. She then attended one year at Concordia College until Paula convinced her parents that she was coming home to marry the love of her life. With this move home, Paula attained her doctorate in farming, being a mother, and a community leader.
Paula was united in marriage to Erling Myhre on June 25, 1977, at First Lutheran Church in Sheyenne. They lived and farmed on the Continental Divide south of Sheyenne. In addition to farming she taught piano lessons from 1985 to present.
Paula touched many lives through sharing her gift of music, both through teaching and playing for Sunday school and other church events where she was director of music for a period of time. Paula also served as president of the First Lutheran church board, Sunday school superintendent, a member of WELCA and of the First Lutheran’s Ladies Auxiliary, a leader in the Sheyenne GRIT committee, and a spearhead in the Open Season Lodge and Spicy Roadkill Café projects. Paula was one of the original “Spice Sisters.” Paula was a compassionate volunteer to numerous organizations and events. She loved her community and the people within it.
Paula was an intrinsic part of the family farm, working hand in hand with her husband and her three sons to bring in the harvest. Paula loved cheering on her boys and her grandchildren in all of their events. She was known to yell at a ref or two if they were not being fair! Paula truly enjoyed spending time with her daughter-in-law and new neighbor, Sara. She finally had her daughter to travel, garden, share thoughts and shop with. She was an inspiration to her three grandchildren through her gift of music, game playing, and numerous sleep overs. Through her committed faith, Paula was a loving, caring, and avid friend whom always put others first. She will truly be missed by all of the people she has touched with her warm and generous spirit.
She is survived by 3 sons: Eric (Sara), on the family farm, rural Sheyenne, Darrin, Minot, ND, and Michael, 100 paces East of the family farm, rural Sheyenne; 3 grandchildren, Cole, Madisen, Hudson; 2 brothers, Allan (Joanne) Garnaas, Alexandria, VA, Daniel (Mary) Garnaas, Beldenville, WI; 4 sisters, Karen Okerlund, Fargo, ND, Mary (Gaylan) Rockswold, Golden Valley, MN, Ruth (Paul) Tweeten, Davenport IA, Beth (Steve) Garnaas-Holmes, Acton, MA; also her best friend Irene Cudworth, Sheyenne, and her close friend Stuart Johnson, Oberon, ND.
Paula was preceded in death by her husband, Erling, who died on April 7, 2004, and her parents.
FUNERAL SERVICE: First Lutheran Church, Sheyenne, ND DATE AND TIME: Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 10:30AM BURIAL: Grandfield Lutheran Cemetery, rural Sheyenne, ND |
Posted Condolences:
Name: Judy Rue-Kethcart
Date: 1/10/2013
Message: Dearest Garnaas and Myhre Families, I struggle with finding the words to explain how my heartaches hearing of Paula's passing. She was such a dear friend from 1st grade all the way through 12th grade. I am doing my best to remember all the wonderful memories that we created but tears have a tendency to get in the way. There is comfort in knowing she is with Erling, the love of her life. Prayers and thoughts with the family. Sending love and hugs to all.
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Name: Paulie Tietz
Date: 12.31.2012
Message: Please accept my thoughts and prayers for your family at this time of loss. I attended Sheyenne schools with her siblings. Though I never met Paula personally, having read about her life I wish I had.
Paulie (Paulette Salmonson Tietz)
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Name: Christy Reimer (Klein)
Date: 12/30/12
Message: To All the Myhre & Garnass families, I met Paula back when I was in New Rockford high school. We became friends so easily with her infectious smile & bubbly personality that genuinely cared about you as a person. Even tho in our later years we would only see each other in passing but it was always as if time stood still and we'd reminisce & laugh. She will truly be missed by you all and so many others. Her blessing gift is now joining Erling once again. Know that you will be in my prayer & thoughts in the days to come.
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Name: Chuck Fine
Date: 12/28/12
Message: To a mother, sister, sister in law: my sorrow is deep. I tried to find a way to make it tomorrow. It will not work.
She was a great lady: a credit to her family and her community.
I spend time at her husband's grave every spring. Know that I'll spend extra time to remember her.
Chuck
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Name: Laurie Pranke
Date: 12/28/12
Message: Eric, Darrin, and Michael,
The shock of losing your mother is heartbreaking on so many levels. Please know that your entire family are in my prayers. Paula was beautiful in every way possible with a heart of gold. She inspired so many people not only with her gift of music but with that contagious smile. She will be truly missed. May God give you boys the strength and guidance to believe that she is once again happy with the love of her life. God Blessings Always...
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Name: Cindy and Wayne Ystaas
Date: 12/28/12
Message: We are so saddened by the loss of Paula. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She was always so friendly and caring about her family and her community. But imagine how elated she is to be with the love of her life again. Take care all of you. You have many good memories to hold on to. God be with you!
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Name: Thomas Lee Sr.
Date: 12-28-2012
Message: I'm so sad to hear of the loss of a very special lady. She always had a wonderful smile and made you feel like you were special.
Sheyenne lost 2 of the most wonderful people I was ever proud to have known in my life Paula and Erling .
We send to you our deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. May God comfort you during this difficult time. You are in our thought and prayers.
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Name: Karen (Rue) Vance
Date: 12/27/12
Message: To the family of Paula: Words cannot express the sadness with the loss of a wonderful person, friend, and classmate. Paula was so very proud of her family and she had a special TWINKLE in her eyes when she talked about them. I have many great memories of growing up in a small community with her.....ones I will always cherish. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Karen
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Name: Hollys Omlid
Date: 12/27/12
Message: Eric, Sara, Darrin, Michael and kids - Sorry for your loss. Paula was a wonderful woman, a great mother to you and any other kid that stepped foot on the farm. She will be deeply missed by everyone that knew her and had the opportunity to spend time with her. From my family to yours, sending our hugs, thoughts, prayers, and sympathy to all of you during this time and the days ahead. May she rest in peace and be reunited with your dad.
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Name: Patti Mangin Murphy
Date: 12-27-12
Message: Altho I have not had contact with Paula since 1968, I was saddened to hear of her passing. We were close friends and played together alot, as my family lived just south down the alley from her house. My sympathies to her siblings and her children. Sounds like she was a wonderful person, just like she was 45 years ago.
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Name: Danette (Wetzel) Houle
Date: 12-26-12
Message: My thoughts and prayers are sent your way. She was such a special person. Thinking of all of you.
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Name: Dona Olson Krahler
Date: 12/26/2012
Message: I was so sorry to hear of Paula's passing. My sympathy goes out to all of her family. She was older than I in school, but every time I ran into her over the years, she was always so nice to visit with. I am guessing she will be missed a great deal by the community. She seemed to be such a huge supporter of the Sheyenne area.
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Name: Michelle Koenig
Date: 12-26-2012
Message: So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
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Name: Michelle Cudworth
Date: 12/25/12
Message: I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She ment so much to alot of people, but she was always a mom to me. We have alot of good memories of our families together and the memories will go on and on. You guys are in my prayer's everyday. There's not a time of the day I dont think of you guys. I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!
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Name: Gary Klein
Date: 12/25/12
Message: Dear Myhre and Garnaas families,
So saddened to hear of Paula's passing. What a great lady and mother she was. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this Christmas season. Gary
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Name: Lori (Daugherty) Benoit
Date: 12-25-2012
Message: To the family of Paula. So sorry to hear of your loss. May happier days be with you and bring you strength. My sympathies to you all! Lori
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Name: Jesse Hegland
Date: 12-24-12
Message: Eric, Darrin, and Michael - So sorry to hear about your mom! I am thinking of you guys and wish you all the best!
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Name: Andrea Anderson
Date: 12/24/12
Message: There just are no words to express how much sadness I feel for you Eric, Darrin and Michael. I don't have to tell you how wonderful your mom was either. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I love your mo And she will always be a part of my life.