Myrna Ann England, beloved sister, and friend to many was ushered into Almighty God’s presence on January 6, 2021. She was 67.
Myrna was born January 24, 1953 in Culbertson, Montana to William and Bernice Howard. Her earliest years were spent in Brockton, Montana where her Dad was the school administrator. The family then moved to Colstrip, Montana in 1958 where Myrna began her schooling. After a move to Helena, Montana in 1960 she continued her education graduating from Helena High School in 1971.
Myrna married Thomas England in 1973. They later divorced.
Myrna enjoyed her work as an insurance underwriter until Multiple Sclerosis forced her into early retirement. She struggled with the debilitating effects of this disease for 40 years.
Despite her challenges with MS, she remained positive and active as long as she could. Her faith in God sustained her and her church family was an inspiration through their compassionate help and concern over the years. Myrna will be remembered as one who loved and cared for others and we could not have had a finer sister.
Myrna is survived by her brothers: Don (Charlene) Howard of Helena; Jim (Gayle) Howard of Helena; Glenn (Meredith) Howard of Missoula; and her uncle Glenn E. Howard of Brush, Colorado; nieces Annah and Lacey Howard; nephews Paul Eidum; Kelly and Kory Howard; Jason and Ben Howard; and numerous cousins.
The Howard family would like to express our deep gratitude to her doctors and to the Helena Cooney Health Care Home nurses and support staff for their excellent care of Myrna. With the stress of 2020 you went above and beyond to provide exceptional care for our sister.
Hey Sis, you are cradled in God’s arms free from the many years of pain and suffering you lived with, and now you are home and at peace catching up with Mom and Dad in heaven above. Love, Your Family.
A Celebration of Myrna’s Life is scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 5, 2021 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. A coffee and cookie reception will follow the service in the social hall of the funeral home. A private interment will follow at Forestvale Cemetery.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
1:00 p.m.
Monday July 5, 2021
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Coffee and Cookies
Following the service
Monday July 5, 2021
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
1:00 p.m.
Monday July 5, 2021
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Coffee and Cookies
Following the service
Monday July 5, 2021
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Cathy Schneckloth Dawe says
May God comfort the Howard family during this sad time! Myrna was a great lady with a heart of gold. Prayers and hugs for all of you.
Allan & Carol Merlau says
Met Myrna in 1977. Everything written in her Obituary is so truthful to who she is. To my dear friends the Howards, Allan & I Love you and commit our support in any way we can.
Love and Prayers,
Allan & Carol Merlau
ben howard says
One of my favorite memories of Myrna, in the early 1990’s, she was escorting my brother and I around Helena and was showing me a road paved in brick. To a young man, I had never heard of such things. So she stopped in the middle of the road, and told me to open the door and look. Little did I know, her car at the time had an automatic shoulder seat-belt. As I opened the door to look, the seatbelt wrapped itself around my neck. Much to everyone’s amusement in the car. That memory of her laughing and enjoying life, is something that defined Myrna’s approach in all of the challenges she faced.
Harold owens says
Hey Jim and Gayle Howard and family very sorry to read that your sister passed away from m s bow she is dancing with mom and dad hope to see ya soon love from your good friend in Christ Mr Owens just remember I am thinking of you during this very tough time peace and love