Myra Durden, age 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully on May 7, 2013. She was born February 8, 1927 in North Hampton, OH to Harry & Ula May Shoemaker as the youngest of seven children. Myra moved to Washington, DC where she met her husband, Stu. They were married 62 years. Stu preceded her in death in March 2012. Myra was blessed with two daughters – Lynne Pyke (Brian) and Diane Heikell (Curt), 4 grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters. Myra was an avid bowler. She was a long time volunteer at the American Cancer Kent Discovery Shop. For over 20 years she served with Christian Women’s Clubs. Myra was a faithful greeter at her church. Services to be held 1:30 pm, May 16, 2013, at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. We invite you to sign the guestbook at www.greenwoodmempark.com.
