Myrna Mardella Holcomb

Myrna Mardella Holcomb, the daughter of Russell and Lura (Howe) Holcomb, was born October 22, 1939 in Emmetsburg, Iowa. They lived with her grandfather for a short time before moving to Laurens, Iowa for a year. They lived near Virgin Lake close to Ruthven, Iowa for three years and later south of Dickens. Myrna had several medical problems since birth, which at the age of 10, left her unable to walk by herself. She attended Gillett Grove Consolidated School for one year and continued her schooling at Seventh Day Adventist School in Ruthven for 6 years. After her education, Myrna continued living with her parents on the farm south of Dickens for 13 years, until moving to the town of Spencer in 1965 following her father's death. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Ruthven and Spencer. Myrna enjoyed her church activities, Farm Bureau membership and traveling with her mother in their camper. Myrna passed away at Longhouse Residence in Spencer, Iowa on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at the age of 76. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by many cousins and friends.

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