Myra Joyce Garrison
April 28, 1951 — March 04, 2025
- Share:
-
-
-
Service Details
Myra Joyce Heald Garrison passed away March 4, 2025. Myra was born to Herbert and Genevieve Heald in Oskaloosa, IA on April 28, 1951. She graduated from Tipton High School in 1969 and from Luther College in 1973. She married Bob Garrison in 1976. They were later divorced.
Myra is survived by her sister, Mary Sjogren (Ernest) of Durham, NC; brother-in-law, Steve Crawford (Denise) of Gilbert IA; niece, Carrie Hillman (Brian) of Nevada, IA; nephews, Mike Crawford (Brenda) of Sioux City, IA, Chris Crawford of Pittsfield, MA, Peter Sjogren (Cynthia Estrella) of Durham, NC and John Sjogren (Krysta) of Durham, NC; many great-nieces and nephews; and special friends, Anjelica, Isomar and Jose who became family to her.
She was predeceased by her parents; and her sister, Marjorie Crawford.
Services will be held Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA at 2:00 p.m. Family will greet friends following the service.
Memorials may be directed to Waukee Baptist Church where Myra was a long-time member.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Stan Rankins
12/30/2025
I just listened to one of Myra's favorite songs, In the Bleak Midwinter. It made me think of her and look her up. I didn't know she had passed away.
Myra played piano when I attended and led music at Waukee Baptist many years ago. My wife and I were honored to have her come and spend Thanksgiving dinner with us a number of years ago. She was a sweet person, and she will be missed.
Myra was the first person who introduced me to In the Bleak Midwinter. I think of her anytime I hear it.