ANDERSON - Myrtle. With a mix of sadness and joy the Anderson family announces that Myrtle Goldie Anderson left us to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, December 30, 2005 at the age of 91 years. Sadness because we have a lost a dear friend and clear example of how life should be lived but joy that she is reunited with passed family and friends and safe in the arms of her precious Jesus. Myrtle was predeceased by a brother (stillborn, 1936); father, Albert (1956); mother, Annie (1967); sister, Hildur (1985); brother, Elmer (1997) and sister, Hazel (1999). Myrtle never married. She is survived by sister, Violet and husband, Eugene Janzen of Waterloo, Ontario; brother, Reynold and wife, Alice of Nipawin, SK and sister-in-law, Evelyn (wife of Elmer) Anderson of Nipawin, SK, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Myrtle was born September 28, 1914 on a homestead in the Bagley district north of Melfort. Life was not easy in those times but the determination, resourcefulness and perseverance born within and taught to her remained a personality trait throughout her life. While still a young lady she acknowledged her need of salvation and confessed her faith in Jesus Christ. She never looked back. Myrtle lived life to the fullest, seemingly far beyond her own resources. She traveled extensively; having been to Cuba, The Holy Land, Sweden, Rome, Hawaii, Alaska and many other shorter trips. Myrtle always had a kind word for those she met. At the same time she could be stern to friend or stranger alike when the situation warranted. Very often those whom she scolded became lifelong friends. In all this she never ceased to be willing to serve those around her. She made hundreds of friends during her time as a cook at Millar Memorial Bible Institute in Pambrun, SK. Myrtle's memory was phenomenal. At one time her Christmas mailing list was 1500 people! And there was always a personal note in each letter. Summers were usually spent cooking for various Bible camps. Myrtle was happiest being busy serving others. She retired to Circle Drive Place, Saskatoon in 1987 where she continued to find ways to minister to those around her and make still more friends. Even during her final months with us she was putting together anything of value to send to those less fortunate around the globe. In this respect Myrtle truly was a shining example of how Christians should express the love of God to mankind. She will be missed. Because of Myrtle's love for missions, memorial donations can be made to Operation Mobilization, 212 West Street, Port Colborne, Ontario L3K 4E3. Operation Mobilization is dedicated to teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the word. Myrtle served with OM briefly during the 1970's and it remained a passion of hers to the last. Myrtle suffered a major stroke the evening of December 6, 2005. She spent her last days in Palliative Care at Royal University Hospital. The family would like to extend thanks to the staff of RUH for the compassionate care given Myrtle during her final days. The Funeral will be held at Park Avenue Bible Church, 103 Park Ave., Melfort, SK on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Interment at Bagley Baptist Church Cemetery to follow. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gerald Funk and staff of DALMENY FUNERAL HOME, Dalmeny, SK