Myrtle V. Hite, age 94, of the Lakeview Assisted Living in Gladstone, passed away Tuesday March 2, 2010 at the Dickinson County Hospital in Iron Mountain.
Myrtle was born September 28, 1915 in Escanaba the daughter of Michael and Amanda (Nance) LaCrosse. Myrtle was united in marriage to Thomas A. Hite on August 22, 1939. Following their marriage, they resided in Gladstone where they raised their family.
Active in Girl Scouts, Myrtle was a scout leader for 14 years. She also volunteered for the OSF Hospital Auxiliary for over 40 years. Myrtle was also involved for 45 years with the Home Extension and she was very active with the R.S.V.P. Myrtle also attended Memorial United Methodist Church and the Gladstone Senior Citizens Center.
Myrtle
Anonymous
Will always remember your kindness. Sorry I am not able to share your celebration of life.
Gordon W. McLeod
San Antonio, TX
Thanks for being a part of my Girl Scout experience and especially Day Camp…..Rest in Peace dear lady!
Betsy Gasperich/Elizabeth Miller
Richton Park, IL
You are in my thoughts and prayers, Nancy and Bill. Linda Sandborn knew I’d want to send my condolences; so appreciative she contacted me. Words are hard to come by at a sad time like this, but I send you the warm thoughts that are in my heart.
Jackie Gibson
Lansing, MI
Nancy, Craig and I are thinking of you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Craig & Molly Seekamp
Portland, MI
Eight of the most important years of my life were spent in Brownie and Girl Scouts with Myrtle Hite as my leader. I learned from her the most important lessons of life; cooperating together makes life easier, ecology: always leave a place cleaner than you found it, and most of all everyone and every job is important. Every day in some way, the lessons I learned in Scouts surfaces. Myrtle was a very special lady and she made a difference in my life. I am blessed to have known her, to have been a part of her soout troop.
Frances Goetz
Escanaba, MI
Nancy, I just wanted to let know my prayers and thoughts are with you. I pray that you will feel God’s love and peace during this sad time.
Linda Sandborn
Portland, MI
I met Myrtle many years ago when I organized a Girl Scout leader reunion in Gladstone and enjoyed hearing about her Girl Scout experiences. As a life-time GS member I am saddened by the death of a “sister Girl Scout.” My thoughts and prayers are with all the family members.
Marie Cain
Gladstone, MI
Sad to hear Aunt Myrt passed away. Though I haven’t seen her in many years. I remember her warm smile. I will miss her Christman card. She never forgot me. Sincere sympathy.
Larry Gibson [Nephew]
Oro Valley, AZ
I just got reacquainted with my good friend and Girl Scout leader after many years and now she’s gone to a place with no more suffering. She had taught me alot about life during those early years. It was with great pleasure to visit her at Lakeview as she was always so “chipper” and fun to talk with. And she reminised about so many things I have long since forgotten. She sure was sharp!!! So to “ma,” thanks for the memories!! And to Nancy whom I have known for about 65 years and to my neighbor and buddy, Bill (+ Adams sitting in front of me in school) I am sending my sincere sympathy to you both and the rest of your family. I’m sorry not to be there for the funeral but my thoughts will be there. Love, your friend Maryce
Maryce Farrell
Rapid River, MI
Nancy and Bill: Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our prayers are with you.
Paul and Judith Hammond
Gladstone, MI
Nancy & Bill you have our sympathy in the loss of your Mom and we will keep you in our prayers.
Roger and Shirley
Portland, MI
My Mother,Beatrice Gibson,was Tommy’s sister. Although we didn’t see Uncle Tom and Aunt Myrt too often there was always periodic warm communication between our familys. We will certainly miss The Christmas card that Aunt Myrt sent each year!
Our sincere condolences,
Jerry & Dee Gibson
Clare, MI
You, Myrt, are one more family members whom I look forward to joining in Heaven. Thank you for all the wonderful memories we shared. I will see you in my Prayers. Love,
Maureen Potvin
Bark River, MI
We are really sorry about the loss of your mother. My wife and I met Myrtle about five years ago on our vacation up north. She was my Dads Aunt. I always wanted to meet her. She will be missed.
Sincerely Robert & Deborah Gibson
Garden City, MI
So very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. It is never easy to loose a parent. I will always remember her when I walked Nancy home from grade school. You have our deepest sympathy.
Dave and Evelyn Olson
Harbor Springs, MI
So sorry to hear of Ma’s passing. I have many fond memories of our Girl Scout days with her as our leader. The loss of a loved one is always a sad thing. Just lost my brother, Jim, last Thurs. Take care – will see you this summer.
Mary Sue Elegreet
Leesburg, FL
I met Myrt many years ago through my mother-in-law,Mickey Naylor. I spent many years with her doing Tri-Chem Paint parties. My in-laws had been friends with her and Tommy for many years. She was very persevering in the face of great adversity due to her health issues. She was always great about checking how Ma was doing after her health failed. She will be missed.
Dennis & Lu Naylor
Gladstone, MI
Anonymous
Will always remember your kindness. Sorry I am not able to share your celebration of life.
Gordon W. McLeod
San Antonio, TX
Thanks for being a part of my Girl Scout experience and especially Day Camp…..Rest in Peace dear lady!
Betsy Gasperich/Elizabeth Miller
Richton Park, IL
You are in my thoughts and prayers, Nancy and Bill. Linda Sandborn knew I’d want to send my condolences; so appreciative she contacted me. Words are hard to come by at a sad time like this, but I send you the warm thoughts that are in my heart.
Jackie Gibson
Lansing, MI
Nancy, Craig and I are thinking of you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Craig & Molly Seekamp
Portland, MI
Eight of the most important years of my life were spent in Brownie and Girl Scouts with Myrtle Hite as my leader. I learned from her the most important lessons of life; cooperating together makes life easier, ecology: always leave a place cleaner than you found it, and most of all everyone and every job is important. Every day in some way, the lessons I learned in Scouts surfaces. Myrtle was a very special lady and she made a difference in my life. I am blessed to have known her, to have been a part of her soout troop.
Frances Goetz
Escanaba, MI
Nancy, I just wanted to let know my prayers and thoughts are with you. I pray that you will feel God’s love and peace during this sad time.
Linda Sandborn
Portland, MI
I met Myrtle many years ago when I organized a Girl Scout leader reunion in Gladstone and enjoyed hearing about her Girl Scout experiences. As a life-time GS member I am saddened by the death of a “sister Girl Scout.” My thoughts and prayers are with all the family members.
Marie Cain
Gladstone, MI
Sad to hear Aunt Myrt passed away. Though I haven’t seen her in many years. I remember her warm smile. I will miss her Christman card. She never forgot me.
Sincere sympathy.
Larry Gibson [Nephew]
MI and Az.
Larry Gibson
Oro Valley, AZ
I just got reacquainted with my good friend and Girl Scout leader after many years and now she’s gone to a place with no more suffering. She had taught me alot about life during those early years. It was with great pleasure to visit her at Lakeview as she was always so “chipper” and fun to talk with. And she reminised about so many things I have long since forgotten. She sure was sharp!!! So to “ma,” thanks for the memories!!
And to Nancy whom I have known for about 65 years and to my neighbor and buddy, Bill (+ Adams sitting in front of me in school) I am sending my sincere sympathy to you both and the rest of your family. I’m sorry not to be there for the funeral but my thoughts will be there. Love, your friend Maryce
Maryce Farrell
Rapid River, MI
Nancy and Bill: Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Our prayers are with you.
Paul and Judith
Paul and Judith Hammond
Gladstone, MI
Nancy & Bill you have our sympathy in the loss of your Mom and we will keep you in our prayers.
Roger and Shirley
Portland, MI
My Mother,Beatrice Gibson,was Tommy’s sister. Although we didn’t see Uncle Tom and Aunt Myrt too often there was always periodic warm communication between our familys. We will certainly miss The Christmas card that Aunt Myrt sent each year!
Our sincere condolences,
Jerry & Dee Gibson
Clare, MI
You, Myrt, are one more family members whom I look forward to joining in Heaven. Thank you for all the wonderful memories we shared. I will see you in my Prayers. Love,
Maureen Potvin
Bark River, MI
We are really sorry about the loss of your mother. My wife and I met Myrtle about five years ago on our vacation up north. She was my Dads Aunt. I always wanted to meet her. She will be missed.
Sincerely Robert & Deborah Gibson
Garden City, MI
So very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. It is never easy to loose a parent. I will always remember her when I walked Nancy home from grade school. You have our deepest sympathy.
Dave and Evelyn Olson
Harbor Springs, MI
So sorry to hear of Ma’s passing. I have many fond memories of our Girl Scout days with her as our leader. The loss of a loved one is always a sad thing. Just lost my brother, Jim, last Thurs. Take care – will see you this summer.
Mary Sue Elegreet
Leesburg, FL
I met Myrt many years ago through my mother-in-law,Mickey Naylor. I spent many years with her doing Tri-Chem Paint parties. My in-laws had been friends with her and Tommy for many years. She was very persevering in the face of great adversity due to her health issues. She was always great about checking how Ma was doing after her health failed. She will be missed.
Dennis & Lu Naylor
Gladstone, MI