Myrtle Craig

Myrtle passed away on Monday, May 10, 2010 at the Garden View Care Center in Shenandoah. There will be open visitation at the funeral home on Thursday afternoon. There will be a private family burial prior to services on Friday. Memorials may be directed to the Coin United Methodist Church or the Coin Fire and Rescue Department. I was born September 13, 1918 in Page County, Iowa to my parents, Ted and Mary Lubben. I was the third of four siblings (Howard, Martha and Wilma). I was baptized at a small age at Yorktown Methodist Church, where we attended church and Sunday School regularly. Mt. Zion was a small country school close to our home and it is where I attended school through the eighth grade I then attended Clarinda High School. On November 24, 1936 I was married to Fred Craig in my parent's home. We lived and farmed in the Yorktown and Norwich area for 30 years. We had 3 sons; Larry, Eugene and Keith. All were born in the Norwich area. We were active in the Norwich Methodist Church. I helped with Bible School each year and was a member of the United Methodist Women, I also was a leader with Mary Jean Krull of Tarkio Blue Bell 4-H Club. In 1966...[more]

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bought a farm in the Coin area. We continued to farm and enjoy our family which had now grown to include daughters-in-laws, grandchildren (Shelly, Scott and Jeff) and now great-grandchildren (Dustin, Jacob, Tyler and Carson). I especially enjoyed special times with my grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Reading, playing with them and watching their high energy level was a pleasure. We were active in the Coin United Methodist Church. I helped with Bible School, was President of the United Methodist Women for four years and also chairman of the Coin Bazaar for six years. I also helped with many church suppers, funeral luncheons, wedding receptions and reunions. I was especially proud of the Coin Culinary Cookbook that I was able to help put together. Special memories are also cherished of the many friends and relatives that have been dear to me. The Norwich Social Hour, Maxwell Reunion, and special visits with friends and family were important in my life. I also feel blessed to have gone to Germany on two occasions to see my relatives (on my daddy's side), and to also host them in our home on two occasions as well. I have continued a close correspondence with them for over 45 years. I have been truly blessed with family, friends and especially with my relationship with God. Know that I am at peace and with my loved ones that have gone before me. Remember too, that I will wait for you!