Myrna Joan Close

1938 - 2010  (71 years)

• Name	Myrna Joan Close  [1, 2, 3]
  Born	19 Dec 1938	Medford, Jackson, Oregon   [1, 2]
  Gender	Female
  Died	08 Aug 2010	Longview, Cowlitz, Washington   [2]
  	When not at her shop cutting hair, Myrna Joan Hudson would likely be at a grandchild's game or event, home preparing a meal and making friends feel comfortable, or lending a hand at her husband's restaurant. Born Dec. 19, 1938, to Reuben and Hazel Close of Medford, Ore., Myrna was a devoted wife of 54 years to Kenneth Charles Hudson with whom she had three children, and was a loving mother to Ken Hudson Jr., Linda Carpenter, and Kevin Hudson. Myrna and her family moved to Longview from Medford the summer of 1967 so Ken could manage the city's first Kentucky Fried Chicken store on 15th Ave. Two years later, she and Ken opened one of three restaurants the couple would have together Loin's Steakhouse (1969-1977), Cherry Tree Steakhouse in Lacey, Wash., (1972-1976), and Rio West in Longview (1993-2005). Myrna also had her own business, Gustoff's, where she cut hair for 32 years and enjoyed visiting with all of her clients whom she often referred to as friends. One of Myrna's greatest passions was talking about God's love and sharing His kindness with others. Everyone who knew her felt welcomed and blessed by how she valued and served others. She attended Northlake Baptist, Shekinah Christian Centnd The Bridge while living in Longview. Many, including her children and grandchildren, have her to thank for their faith in God because of the gentle way she shared the message of His love while they either road along in her car or sat in her barber chair to receive a haircut. The unselfish way she served others, her laughter, and bright smiling eyes will truly be missed. Though she never wanted to be left out of any gathering, there's no doubt Myrna looked forward to the day she would live in Heaven with her S, her "Mama", and her "Daddy". Her one wish was we'd all be there together. Myrna died Aug. 8, 2010, at the age of 71. She is survived by her husband, two sons, a daughter, 11 grandchildren, a great-grandchild, and her brother, Duane Close of Sandy, Utah. A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Community Church, 2655 38th Ave., in Longview. Those wishing to honor Myrna may make a memorial contribution in her name to the Lower Columbia Regional Cancer Center, in care of the St. John Foundation, P.O. Box 3002, Longview, WA 98632. Arrangements are by Steele Chapel at Longview Mel Park & Crematory. ___________________________________________________________
  Person ID	I5262	Grow
  Last Modified	9 Apr 2012

  
  

  Father	Ruben Vallard Close,   b. 13 Jul 1893, Lake Crytal, Blue Earth, Minnesota ,   d. 26 Mar 1982, Longview, Cowlitz, Washington  (Age 88 years)
  Mother	Hazel Nettie Hopkins,   b. 01 Aug 1904, Ashland, Jackson, Oregon ,   d. 25 Dec 1972, Medford, Jackson, Oregon  (Age 68 years)
  Married	24 Dec 1928
  Family ID	F691	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Kenneth Charles Hudson
  Children	1. Kenneth Charles Hudson, Jr.   2. Linda Hudson   3. Kevin Hudson
  Last Modified	26 Mar 2012
  Family ID	F1555	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 19 Dec 1938 - Medford, Jackson, Oregon Died - 08 Aug 2010 - Longview, Cowlitz, Washington  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Photos		Myrna Joan Close
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• Sources

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