Bill's Grandma Wittrock died this week. As sad as we are in her passing, we are grateful for the time we got to spend with her and that she got to meet Alexis and Noah.
Grandma & Alexis
Grandma & Noah
A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Myrtis Blanche (McIntire) Wittrock was born on May 5, 1926 to Della (Demaray) and Curtis McIntire at her grandmother’s house on a farm near Winfred, SD.She attended grade school at Garfield in Madison, SD and graduated from Egan High School in 1945.
She met her husband of over 61 years and the love of her life, Leonard, at the Arkota Ballroom and they married on September 18, 1948. Their first born child Kathleen was born with Spina Bifida and was only on this earth for 16 days. Together, the couple opened a campground on their property from 1967-1986. She worked hard to keep the grounds spotless and the camper’s were always pleased with their stay. A leftie bowler, she had a heck of a curve, which worked to her advantage at the bowling alley and in Wii Bowling matches against Leonard.
As warm-hearted as the pies she baked, she became known as Apple Pie grandma to her grandchildren. She’ll be remembered for her dedication to her daughter and grandchildren by never missing a concert, sporting event or special occasion, having a sweet tooth, the excitement that came over her when opening presents, and singing a few phrases from her favorite song, “That’s My Baby”.
She’ll forever be waving from the house window as we pull from the driveway. “Mother, Grandma, love you lots”
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1 comments:
Andrea, that was a very nice eulogy.
It's nice that all will hold her memory fondly ! dad
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