Myrna Joyce Chavez

Myrna Joyce Chavez (Rodin) of Henderson, Nevada passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. She was 85. Myrna was born on March 18, 1933 in Kenmare, North Dakota to Edward and Alice (Ekstrom) Rodin. She graduated from Kenmare High School in 1950, and went on to attend business school in Bismarck, North Dakota studying accounting. She worked for Fingerhut Corporation in Minneapolis, Minnesota for nearly a decade in payroll and accounting.

In 1966 Myrna and Monica moved from Minneapolis to Las Vegas, Nevada where Myrna was employed at the Mint Hotel. Shortly after in 1967 through mutual friends she met her love of 50 years, Edward Antonio Chavez; they were happily married on July 10, 1968. Soon after they moved to Henderson, Nevada where they lived for nine years before relocating to Blanco, New Mexico for the next 23 years where they lived on their 300 acre ranch. On this property they owned and operated several businesses in addition to growing and selling hay. A “hobby” they enjoyed throughout their marriage was upcycling second hand items to resell in their privately owned shop.

The year 2000 came and they moved back to Henderson, Nevada to be near their daughter Monica and her family of five. 768 Willow Ave. is where they spent their remaining 18 years together.

Myrna was a lifelong Baptist and dearly loved the Lord Jesus Christ and will always be remembered for her love of family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband Edward of Henderson, daughter Monica (Craig) Gifford of Henderson, and son Anthony (Mari) Chavez of Farmington, New Mexico. Her legacy is carried on through her nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice and Edward, brother Harvey, and son Mark. She will be dearly missed.

A memorial service for Myrna will be held Friday, September 7, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Palm Boulder Highway Mortuary, 800 South Boulder Highway, Henderson, NV 89015.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmmortuary.com for the Chavez family.