George Warren Myhervold
December 11, 2013
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George Warren Myhervold, 84, peacefully fell asleep in death on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Karen Acres Health Care Center. He was born November 18, 1929 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of George F. and Alta (Lutz) Myhervold.
George worked for Meredith for over 30 years as an artist on many projects. He retired in 1994 as an Associate Art Director of Successful Farming Magazine. Since his retirement, he has enjoyed designing and building furniture, photography and traveling to many places in the world with his wife. George will be remembered for his marvelous sense of humor.
He dedicated his life to God as a Jehovah’s Witness in January 1954. George has been very active serving as an Elder since 1972 with both Walnut Creek and Greenwood Congregations in West Des Moines.
George is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Donna Myhervold; daughter, Janice (Tracy) Whiting; son, Charles (Melinda) Myhervold; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Thomas (Sheila) Myhervold; and many other family members and loving friends.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2013 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1385 Buffalo Road in West Des Moines, with inurnment to follow at Jordan Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff of Karen Acres Health Care Center for the wonderful care they gave George. We also thank Unity Point Hospice for making George’s last days peaceful.
On-line condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Ouane Cam
12/26/2013
Dear Donna, Chuck, Jan and families: Sending my love to all of you. You are in my thoughts. George is forever in Jehovah's memories as his loyal servant and precious to him (Ps. 116:15). May Jehovah become your stronghold in this difficult times you are experiencing (Isaiah 41:10). I am so very much looking forward to seeing George in the resurrection! Not to far in the distance now! For Jehovah's kingdom will come! Christian love, Ouane
John & Vicki Swope
12/23/2013
Dear Donna, Jan & Chuck and families:
We wanted to let you know how much you are in our thoughts & prayers. Looking forward to seeing George along with other loved ones when Jehovah restores them to perfect health & happiness in his righteous new system. May that give you all comfort at this sad time.
Christian Love,
John & Vicki Swope
John Walter
12/20/2013
George was a great inspiration to me during his years at Successful Farming. Collaborating with him on a story or special project was always a wonderful creative process. His sense of humor and kindness, moreover, made the office a much better place to work.
Richard Neal
12/18/2013
I can't wait to see the spry young duo of Myhervold and Fafinski in the new system. We will miss him in the meanwhile.
Danny and Diana Fryer& Mando Oliver
12/18/2013
We want to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. We have many fond memories of George's faithful service to our God, Jehovah. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May Jehovah be you strength and comfort.
Betsy Freese
12/16/2013
George was one of my favorite people at Successful Farming magazine. He was very helpful and kind to a young journalist starting out. He was one of the nicest, sweetest people I've ever known. I'm glad I got to see and talk to him again earlier in 2013. May God bless you, Donna and family. -- Betsy Freese
Susan Aronson
12/14/2013
I cannot say enough about how great a man George was. He was influential in my life in more ways than you can imagine. I long for the day that I will see him again and we will share a story or two and a good long laugh. Thinking of you Donna, Jan and Chuck.