April 18, 1935 ~ June 17, 2025
Myrna Yvonne Rittenhouse Smith, 90, of Walkerville, went home to be with God on June 17, 2025. She was born April 18, 1935, to Vida (Haase) and Ora Rittenhouse in Hart, Michigan. She could trace her family back over 200 years, to the very beginning of our country, with a strong Quaker heritage.
Myrna's years were largely influenced by the men in her life: her father, Ora; her grandfather, Tom; and her husbands, Max and Steve; but her one true love was Jesus. She followed his example in many ways, such as loving her neighbor, nourishing the body and soul of as many people as she could and spending a significant amount of time fishing.
Myrna loved to read, and her favorite books were "Follow the River" and "The Marsh King's Daughter." The resilient, self-reliant female main characters were much like her. She had a strong faith and lived her life with a heart full of gratitude. We were so lucky to have her as our mother, sister and friend for 90 years.
Myrna will be missed every day by: her husband, Steve; children, Shelley (Charles) Carter, Maxine (Al) Masta, John (Nancy) Kirwin, Helen (Ben) Johnson and Heather (Bryan) DeAugustine; sister, Janet (Jim) O'Brien; and brother, Kurt (Ellen) Rittenhouse; as well as 31 grandchildren.
Many of her family and friends will be raising up a cheer as she enters the gates of Heaven, but none will be louder than her sons, Freddie and Kelly. Until we see you again, Myrna, go easy down that road, and thank you for your love.
Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Walkerville Wesleyan Church, 144 176th Ave., Walkerville, MI 49459, with Pastor Bob Abbott officiating.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com
