- Date Of Birth: May 31, 1925
- Date Of Death: December 3, 2020
- State: Minnesota
Myrna E. Persson, age 95, longtime resident of Hibbing died Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Serving Hart Assisted Living in Chisholm. She died of a broken heart, following her beloved husband to heaven only 16 days after he passed. She was born May 31, 1925 at “The Farm” in Bear River, the daughter of Elmer and Emma (Nelson) Olson. She was a graduate of Hibbing High School.
Myrna left Bear River after graduation to Chicago where she worked as a secretary.
Myrna was a devoted member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church for over 60 years, a member of Sons of Norway Midnatsolen Lodge #058, and a cherished friend to all who met her. For many years she ran a daycare in her home where she loved and influenced many a child beginning life’s paths.
Myrna is survived by her children: Darrold (Laurie) Persson of Hibbing, Debi Persson of Duluth, Dale (Sandra) Persson of Pengilly, and Dave (Denise) Persson of Hibbing; 14 grandchildren, including Charity (Jon) Scherer, Toms River, NJ; Nikki Persson, Rosemount, MN; Dustin Persson, Eagan, MN; Amber Persson (Ben Valder), Minneapolis, MN; Shana (Ben) Winter of Medina, MN; Matt Lehna, Bend, Oregon; Brooke Lehna (Tommy Hill), Big Lake, MN; Billy (Tiffany) Clifton, Rogers, MN; Kacey (Brett) Gerspach, Brooklyn Center, MN; Leslie Persson (Dan Eull), Maple Grove. MN; Taylor Persson (Alexis Munter), Columbia Heights, MN; Madison Persson (Issac Rocha), Hibbing, Isabelle Persson (Mike Moorman), Hibbing, MN; McGuire Persson, Hibbing, along with several great-grandchildren and numerous extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Dennis; daughter, Donna Lynn; brothers Ernie, Allen and Kenny and sister, Alice.
