"Myrna was a fun classmate. We had many good times with our classmates (class of '55). Sending my sympathy to the family. Cheryl Krebs Johnson (Colorado Springs, CO)"
In loving memory of
Myrna Mae Bunn
September 28, 1937 - June 3, 2012
Myrna Mae Bunn, age 74 of Colfax, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving husband, children, and grandchildren by her side. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday June 6, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at the Colfax United Methodist Church with burial following at the Colfax Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Coburn Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the Colfax United Methodist Church or Hospice of Jasper County and condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com.
The daughter of William Robert and Agnes (Hummel) Muck, Myrna was born on September 28, 1937 in Colfax. Myrna graduated from Colfax High School in 1955. Following high school she worked at J.C. Penney in Newton. She began working at The Maytag Company in 1967; for 18 years as a laborer before being promoted as one of only two female supervisors. She received many work simplification program awards during her career. She retired after 25 years of service when Dishwasher shutdown at the Newton Plant.
Myrna enjoyed bowling and watching the Iowa Hawkeyes and Cyclones basketball. Vegetable and flower gardening were also other things she enjoyed. She most of all enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Myrna was a member of the Colfax United Methodist Church since 1954....58 years she held leadership positions. She was president of the United Methodist Women, president of the Wesleyan and especially enjoyed her time working with everyone on special church events such as Annual Harvest Home dinner.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Ed; her children, Deb (Mark) Clymer of Colfax, Shari (Kurt) Crozier of Mingo, and Karen (Dean) Shepley of Colfax; two sons, Jamie Bunn of Collins and Dan (Christy) Bunn of Ames. She was also loved by 11 grandchildren, Tennille, Tiffannie (Tim), Darin, Justin (Beth), Emma, Jennifer (Chris), Bobbi (James), Angie, Amber, Blaze, Jessica, Madison, Declan, Hana and 14 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, three sisters, Mary Ann Slaybaugh, Kay Moffitt, Marty Mullihan and a brother Bill Muck.
Tributes
"Thank you to all who have posted so far, love to read some of the stories. I couldn't have asked for a better grandma! She was someone who always believed in me, trusted me, and encouraged me daily! She was/is a true picture of the way God loves each of us! You will never be forgotten grandma! "
"myrna your were a funny nice lady you brought joy to the church your are great help to haverest homes with out u we could do it we love and miss you hope you a good time with god :)"
"Myrna was one special lady who cared very much for those around her, especially her family. My mom, LaVonne Behrens, always spoke very highly of her and with a chuckle, as she had a great sense of humor. They worked together at the church at a lot of functions and were always in the kitchen. Myrna will always be remembered with a smile."
"My sincere sympathy to Ed and all of the family. The memories go back to working with Myrna (and Ed) at Plant 2 and they are good memories for sure. I hope knowing you're not alone, your loss is shared by many, will somehow make it all a little easier. God bless."
"I Love you and Miss you Tons!! Always Thinking of You.."
"My deepest sympathy to Ed,Debbie, Sherri,& Karen, Myrna has always felt like family to me. So sorry to here of her passing, My thoughts & prayers go out to your entire family. God Bless Kimberly Stielow"
"Cousin Myrna, I hope you will get some peaceful and painfree rest before you start to cook and whipping everyone up in heaven into shape. You will be so missed by all and you deserve your heavenly rest now. I will greatly miss our long day we would spend together on Harvest Home day- we always had time to visit while we worked. To your family, you were all so blessed to have Myrna, Ed you took such good care of her throughout her back issues and the cancer, my thoughts and prayers are with you all"
"Cousin Myrna, I hope you will get some peaceful and painfree rest before you start to cook and whipping everyone up in heaven into shape. You will be so missed by all and you deserve your heavenly rest now. I will greatly miss our long day we would spend together on Harvest Home day- we always had time to visit while we worked. To your family, you were all so blessed to have Myrna, Ed you took such good care of her throughout her back issues and the cancer, my thoughts and prayers are with you all"
"She was a great woman and friend my prayers go out to her family and I am so sorry for your loss"