Myrtle Louise Collyar's Obituary
Myrtle Louise Collyar, age 95 of Chanute, KS, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Heritage Healthcare in Chanute. Myrtle was born on September 24, 1923 the daughter of John and Temperance (Broiles) Paul in Welda, KS. She graduated from Welda High School. Myrtle married Lavaughn “Mutt” Collyar on May 17, 1947 in Garnett, KS.
Myrle was a hard worker and took great pride in taking care of her family and the house. She loved to feed people whether you were going to be there for a short time or longer. She also enjoyed gardening, taking care of her flowers and doing crafts. She will be greatly missed.
Myrtle is survived by her daughter, Linda Lucke of Chanute; sister Ernestine Miller of South Dakota; one granddaughter and four great grandchildren.
She is preceeded in death by her parents; husband, L.E.; son Larry Dean Collyar; brother, Floyd Paul; sister, Ruby Grummel; son-in-law, Phil Lucke; granddaughter, Krista Haynes and great granddaughter Shelby Haynes.
A visitation will be on Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 5-7 pm at Countrysidey Funeral Home Johnson Chapel. A graveside service will be on Friday, March 29, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Welda Cemetery in Welda, KS. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. The family suggests memorials to be made to the American Cancer Society or Harry Hynes Hospice and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
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