Myrn Rock

July 16, 1916 to December 21, 2009

Myrn Rock passed away peacefully at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Listowel on Monday December 21, 2009 at the age of 93. She was born in Ellice Township, a daughter of the late George and Annie (Kercher) Diehl. Myrn was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Monkton where she taught Sunday School and was caretaker of the church for 10 years. She had a special gift of remembering birthdays and anniversaries. Beloved wife of the late John Rock who predeceased her in 1981. Loving mother of Ray and Margaret of RR #2 Atwood, John and Barbara of Stratford, Mark H. and Kathy of Atwood and Joel and Marilyn of Woodstock. Special grandma of Matthew and Angie, Cheryl and Allan, Kathleen and Rob, Donald, Tim and Heather, Janel and Bill, David, Michelle and Marcel, Amanda, Naomi, April, Angela and Steve, Jennifer, Rachel, Kayla and great grandma of 16 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. Fondly remembered by her sister Florence Bartja of Mitchell, her brother George and his wife Isabel Diehl of Stratford, sisters-in-law Eva Rock of Listowel, Beatrice Rock of Waterloo and Della Rock of Mitchell. Also remembered by Rebecca Rock of London and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son Donald, five sisters and three brothers. Myrn's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Wednesday December 23, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Myrn's life will be held at First Baptist Church, 6161 County Road 86, Listowel on Thursday December 24 at 11:00 a.m. Spring interment in North Logan Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Lutheran Laymen's League of Canada Lutheran Hour Ministries 270 Lawrence Avenue Kitchener, ON N2M 1Y4 or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the funeral home or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.