MYRNA J. ENNIS

Myrna J. Ennis, age 72, passed away at7:10 p.m. , Saturday June 23, 2012, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Ind.She most recently resided at Norwood Health and Rehabilitation Center in Huntington, Ind.Born September 27, 1939 in Laud, Ind., she was the daughter of Ralph E. and Luella M. (Miler) Esterline.

She was a graduate of Jefferson Center High School Class of 1957.A resident of Whitley County for more than 40 years, she worked at Fleet Service and Bowmar Instrument Corp. in Fort Wayne and INDOT north location in Allen County for 26 years, retiring in 2006.Memberships include Eagles Lodge, Union Busy Belles-Lakota Chapter and past 4-H member for 8 years.

Survivors include 3 daughters Cheryl Porter of South Whitley,Ind., Mona Porter of Churubusco, Ind., and Dawn (Mark) Schneider of Fort Wayne, Ind.Mother Luella Esterline of Fort Wayne, Ind. 2 sisters Marsha (Jerry) Washburn of Churubusco, Ind. And Marilyn (Perry) Ely of Columbia City,Ind. 9 Grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her father Ralph Esterline and a son Kevin Porter.She will be dearly missed by all.

Visitation will be held Wednesday June 27, 2012 from 3-8 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday June 28, 2012 at the funeral home with Sharon Brockhaus officiating.Burial will follow at Eel River Cemetery, Allen County.Memorials may be given in memory of Myrna to Whitley County Humane Society or Union Township Volunteer Fire Department. Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.