Myrna was the oldest of 4. She was born on the family farm in Mowbray, MB on January 28, 1941.
For 10 years, she attended a one-room country school. During part of that time, her mode of transportation was riding her pony; Betty. She later moved to Morden, MB for high school and finally off to Winnipeg, MB to business school.
In 1960 her adventurous nature brought her out west where she settled in Calgary. Here she met Robert Cardinal, through mutual friends and they married in 1961.
Myrna and Robert started a family and welcomed son David Cardinal in 1962 and daughter Rhonda Heim (nee Cardinal) in 1968. She enjoyed the days of bringing up her family. Spending time at the outdoor rink watching hockey and her kids learning to skate for the first time. Family was very important to Myrna, so every summer she packed up her family and headed back to Mowbray, MB to see all the relatives. She loved to socialize and catch up with everyone. She enjoyed the evenings she spent with her children, hearing about their day and spending this quality time with them.
Myrna will be remembered for her love and caring nature to her children and granddaughters, her delicious pies, baking cookies & biscuits with her granddaughters, endless pots of coffee and having family and friends over; everyone was welcome. Myrna was also a proud member of the Rebekah Lodge for many years. Her outgoing personality and kind nature allowed her to talk to many ages and be able to relate to them.
Myrna began working with special needs children for the Calgary Board of Education in 1980. This was not just a job for Myrna. These children were like family to her, and she enjoyed seeing their accomplishments. She was always proud of them. The children loved her and could not wait to greet Mrs. C in the morning. She was well liked by both students and staff. Here she made lasting friendships with 3 special ladies.
In 1994 Myrna retired from the CBE and embarked on a new adventure with her husband Gordon Thompson to raise and breed Boer goats. Myrna loved being back on the farm enjoying the animals and the outdoors. Later, she moved back to the city to be closer to her granddaughters. This allowed her to spend many years watching her granddaughters grow.
Myrna is lovingly remembered by her son David Cardinal (Karen) and daughter Rhonda Heim (nee Cardinal) (Jeff) as well as four granddaughters; Caitlin, Zoe, Lauryn and Ella. She is also survived by her brothers Stan Johnston (Joyce), Melvin Johnston (Gloria) and nephews and nieces. Myrna was predeceased by her husband Gordon Thompson; parents Stuart and Muriel Johnston & sister Nancy Rendall. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in the Pembina Valley in Manitoba.
Messages of remembrance may be left for the family at www.southcalgaryfuneralcentre.ca
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