Myrt M. Sechrist, 64, Nurse
Myrt M. Sechrist (nee Whalen), 64, of Annondale, Virginia died Thursday, April 26, 2001 at her residence after a sudden illness.She was born June 6, 1936 in Lorain and graduated from Lorain High School with the class of 1954B. She also graduated from St. Joseph School of Practical Nursing and worked at St. Joseph Hospital in the Labor and Delivery Dept. until giving up her nursing career for marriage. She moved to Virginia in 1958.
She was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church in Springfield, VA.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years: Ralph N. Sechrist, daughters: Linda Bonta, of Woodridge, VA, and Kathy Terry of Woodbridge, VA, 4 grandchildren, a brother: Richard Whalen of Troy MI and adopted step-sister: Rose Sechrist-Adams of Lorain.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Chester and Arabella (nee Hecock) Whalen.
Funeral services were held on Monday, April 30, 2001 at Demaine, Springfield-Annandale Funeral Chapel.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Springfield United Methodist Church, 7047 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA 22150 or Bethel United Methodist Church, 13506 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192.
Local announcements were handled by the Dovin Funeral Home, Lorain.