April 21, 1923 – October 13, 2015
Our Heavenly Father called Myrtle home. It is with joy we celebrate her life and memory. Myrtle was born in Victoria the daughter of Ernie and Ruth Bent. Her grandmother, Annie Bent, was born in Esquimalt on October 26, 1876. Myrtle was a lifetime member of the Salvation Army and spent her life helping others. She worked for 26 years at the New Method Laundry then a few years at a hospital laundry, then at a bakery. Knitting was her passion and her many sweaters will live on. You could hear her at church tickling the keys of the piano or in earlier days, singing at church in a trio. Mum and dad’s home was always open. If they weren’t at church, they were at the bowling alley. Mum and dad bowled with top bowlers May and Cy Wallis. They were known around town as the “strong team”.
Mum is survived by her husband of 70 years Nelson, daughter, June (Dave), granddaughter Tracey (Dan) and great grandchildren, Abbey and Nate and brother, Ernie Bent and family.
Special thanks to Dr. Crofton for 29 years of care. Thank you to the staff at Broadmead and thank you to nurses Shea and Chelsea at Victoria General Hospital, for their tender love and care.
A celebration of life will be held at the Victoria Citadel Salvation Army on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted in Myrtle’s memory to the Victoria Citadel Salvation Army youth program.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Chelsea
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Heather My deepest sympathy for your loss. Myrtle was a delightful lady and I looked forward to seeing her and Nelson whenever they visited the plaza. Myrtle once told me the story of her and Nelson’s courtship and wedding day, their love story is one I’ll never forget. May she rest in peace.
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Joyce Marshall My thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember so well meeting this lovely lady in Sidney a few years ago.
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Abbey Bartie We will miss you Gt. Grandma.
Abbey & Nate
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Doug and Sue Gray and Family Our heartfelt condolences are with your family at this time. Keep the precious memories in your heart.
With love and prayers.
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Ray and Mona Smith We will always remember Myrtle and Helen Leach singing at Esquimalt church for many years and we were always blessed. We will miss her kind smile and greeting whenever we were at the citadel Thinking of all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Shirley Waldon To the Nelson Family, I was so sorry to hear of Mrytle’s passing and my thoughts and prayers are with you. I shall always remember her wonderful sense of humor and gentle spirit especially when her and Nelson lived in their condo at Southport. She will be greatly missed.
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Jeanette Twinn Thanking God for Myrtle’s life. I can still see her enjoying and playing the piano at church. I will always treasure the memories she has left behind. Love and hugs to all her family.
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Laura Crosby Our deepest sympathy Nelson and family. Paul and Laura from the harbor side cafe in chemainus bc
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Vic Simeoni Dear June and family, My deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom. All the best on this most difficult time. Vic
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Lil Price (Bosence) Our pathways always seemed to cross while shopping. Haven’t seen you for awhile. I am so sorry to hear your gone. Will miss you dearly. My sincere sympathy for your family.
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Lorraine Riddell Dear June Dave Nelson Ernie ,Tracy & your family .
My heart felt sadness is with all of you at this time . But I know that Murtel is Celebrating her new home in Heaven .What a Beautiful “LADY ” , Always ready to give me “HUGS” , & words of Encouragement .
M y love & prayers are with your family . Lorraine Riddell
It was such an honour to be able to care for Myrtle on her last day and to witness the love that your family has for each other. May you continue to spread your special joy from up above Myrtle, and thank you for blessing me in the short time we had together. Prayers and condolences to all those who are missing you.