Myrna M. Allers, 76

Myrna M. Allers, 76, passed away at her Kalispell residence on Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Myrna was born Oct. 15, 1934, to Leona M. (Knapp) Minthorn and Eber J. Minthorn in Columbia Falls. She spent her early years in Columbia Falls, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma and Arizona, graduating from high school in Prescott, Ariz., in 1953. She attended beauty school in Independence, Mo. She returned to Columbia Falls and met Elmer D. Allers and married him in Coeur d Alene in 1960. They were married for 48 years until Elmer passed away in 2008. Myrna worked for Flathead County in the Appraisal Office and then later in the Surveyor s Office from 1975 until her retirement in 1997. She was a graceful, kind and trusted friend and associate to many people. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the joy of her life, and she was loving and proud of them all. Myrna was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Ray and Ivan; her husband, Elmer; and a son, Roger Allers. She is survived by her son, Ward Allers, of Kalispell; daughter, Beverly Miller and Royce of Fairbanks, Alaska; grandchildren, Alicia Miller, Hannah Miller and Justin Unger, and Lacey Lilley and Jon, all of North Pole, Alaska; great-grandchildren, Mikila and Carlel Miller, Austin and Ethan Unger, Jonathan, Hank, Hailey and Riley Lilley; brothers, George, John and Mel; and sister, Alice; as well as many nieces and nephews. Myrna made the world a finer place with her tender loving care. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Drive in Kalispell. The family suggests memorials be made to Home Options Hospice. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.