Myrl Owen Garrard Ekenstam, 82, passed away peacefully at Legacy House of Bountiful on March 5 2020. Myrl was born April 20, 1937, to Paul Callis Owens and Mildred Lewis.
She married David W. Garrard on July 24, 1962, in Elko, Nevada; he passed away Dec. 6, 1986. She married Glen R Ekenstam on March 4, 1989, in Tooele, Utah; he passed away April 18, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her mother, father, and step-father; and sisters Mary, Ginger, and Marie. She is survived by her son Dale (Wendy) Garrard (Farmington, Utah); sisters Margie (Robert) Gressman (Riverton, Utah), Judy (Jack) Crabtree (Washington, Utah); grandchildren Jaylee Garrard, Benji Garrard, Mandy Garrard, Jason (KaCee) Payne, Jennevieve Newhall; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to Joni and Dave along with all the staff at Legacy House of Bountiful who have been so kind to Myrl and our family. We would also like to extend our thanks to Avalon of Bountiful, Inspiration Hospice, and Cherie with New Choice Waiver.
A viewing will be held at Russon Mortuary, 295 N. Main St., Bountiful, Utah, on March 14, 2020, from 10 to 11:45 a.m., followed by graveside services at Lake Point, Utah. For complete online obituary visit: www.russonmortuary.com.