Myrtle met her husband of 50 years, Burney Stovall of Rosebud, TX, via the telephone. The couple was married Aug. 15, 1958 in San Antonio, TX. Burney was District Manager of Human Resources for Hughes Tool Company and Myrt, as she was known to those who loved her, taught high school English. She taught in Plattsmouth and Wayne State College before she was married. She then taught English wherever Burney was assigned including Midland, TX, Denver, Co., Casper, Wy, and Hobbs, N.M. She also sold real estate in Midland, TX.
In the 1970's Midland, TX, became their permanent residence when Burney retired from Hughes Tool Company. Myrt was devoted to her husband, her family and her beloved turtles that were so much more to her than just mere pets. The special bond that she had with Burney could never be broken in death and after he passed away just four days earlier on July 15, 2008, she went to join her soul mate so they may be together for all of eternity and never again be parted.
She is survived by two sisters, , Lois Schwab of Lincoln and Janet (Leslie) Hodges of Omaha; a sister-in-law, Shirley Schwab of Fremont, six nieces, four nephews, 9 great nephews, 2 great nieces and 2 great great nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters, Inez Moore, Barbara Johnson and two brothers, Stanley "Pink" Schwab and James Schwab.
Memorial services were held Tuesday at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel. A double graveside service for her and her husband will be held Friday, July 25 at 11 a.m. at the Hooper Cemetery in Hooper. Pastor Joel Schroeder of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials are directed to Hospice Midland, PO Box 2621, Midland, and TX., 79702 or the charity of one's choice.
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