Myrna Louise Dockter

Myrna L. Dockter, 78 of Devils Lake, ND passed away on Sunday afternoon, January 21, 2007 at Heartland Care Center, Devils Lake, ND Funeral Services for Myrna will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Devils Lake with Rev. Justin Schmidt officiating. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, January 26, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND. Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation on Thursday will be at the church one hour prior to the funeral service. Serving as Casket Bearers for Myrna will be James Dockter, Michael Dockter, Bruce Gannarelli, Steve Bardell, Homer Romine and Ralph Wallace Jr. Music will be provided by Mavis Blake and Marion Schmidt. Myrna Louise Dockter was born February 23, 1928 in Ellendale, ND to William and Rosella (St. Ore’s) Wallace. She was raised in a nearby area referred to as Silver Leaf. Myrna lost her father when she was 15 years old and big brother, Ralph “Tuff” Wallace stepped in as a surrogate father for the remainder of his life. Myrna attended school in Ellendale and graduated from Ellendale High School in 1946. She continued her education with completion of a one year clerical study at the Ellendale Business School. Myrna worked for the Selective Service Board, FHA and the BIA during those early years. During this time, Myrna met Ervin Dockter and they were united in marriage on March 12, 1949 at Monango, ND. Myrna and Ervin resided for a short time in Iowa and South Dakota but primarily in North Dakota including Fort Yates, 23 years in the Belcourt area and in 1983 moved to Devils Lake where they made their home through the years. Through her mother’s ancestry, Myrna was admitted to the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1983 and was also a member of the Daughters of the Colonies. She was a very active member of the Lutheran Church throughout her life. She enjoyed golf and bowling for many years. Later in life, she switched her interests to dart throwing and socializing. Myrna took excellent care of her two sons, Jim and Mike. She was a loving and dedicated wife to Ervin for nearly 58 years. She took great pride in her marriage, her sons and eight grandchildren. Her home was always immaculate and organized, just as she always was. She will always be remembered as a warm, caring person, a terrific mother and grandmother and a loyal and dedicated wife. Myrna is survived by her husband, Ervin Sons: James Dockter and his wife Charlotte (Keller) of Cheyenne, Wyoming Michael Dockter and his wife, Janel (Jabzonsky) of Minot, ND Eight Grandchildren: Jennifer, Jessica, Jeanine Dockter and Jacqueline (Dockter) Grapes all of Cheyenne. Kaylee, Kelsey, Julie and Nicholas Dockter all of Minot, ND She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Ralph Wallace and Arlene VanDusartz.