Myra Jean Strubank

Born June 7, 1940 in Ypsilanti, Michigan
Departed August 9, 2024 in Melbourne, Florida

Myra Jean Strubank passed away August 9, 2024 with family and faithful companion “Buddy” at her side. It brings great comfort to all that knew her, she is now at peace with her Lord Jesus.

Myra was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on June 7, 1940 to Myron E. And Bernice L. Ashby. Myra attended Prospect school in her early years and Ypsilanti High School, where she was a member of the drum and bugle corps. She and her family were third generation members of First Baptist Church of Ypsilanti.

She married her high school sweetheart Bill in 1959, and they were happily married for 48 years. Together they had two wonderful children Cindy and Bill. Myra was a loving stay at home mother before becoming a registered nurse after attending Eastern Michigan University, Washtenaw Community College and The University of Phoenix. As a registered nurse she worked for many years at Beyer Memorial Hospital and Chelsea Hospital in Michigan.
Myra and Bill enjoyed sailing their boat the “Solitude”, exploring the islands of the Great Lakes and camping throughout Michigan. After Bill retired as Fire Marshall from the Ypsilanti Fire Department, they moved to Mesa, Arizona.

They were a part of the Arizona Emmaus Community and St. Matthews United Methodist church of Mesa. While in Arizona they enjoyed volunteering, discovering the beauty of the Southwest and most of all spending time with family. Myra’s parents Myron and Bernice, son William (Bill) and his family loved to be entertained by her brother Jim Ashby with festive gatherings. In 2015, Myra moved to Melbourne, Florida and enjoyed being close to her Florida family and friends. She was an avid reader and a friend of the Suntree Library.

Myra is survived by her daughter Cynthia A. (Jim) Morton of Indialantic, Florida; son William E. Strubank of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada; granddaughters Emma I. Strubank. Darmouth of Novia Scotia, Canada, Brooke L. (Travis) Morrin of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; great-grandson Axel J. Morrin of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; step-brother-in-law Ron (Rhonda) Allard of San Tan Valley, Arizona; nephews Joe W. Butcko of Saline, Michigan and Dr. Timothy M. (Rebecca) Butcko of Houghton Lake, Michigan and many wonderful cousins.

She is preceded in death by husband William J. Strubank; brother James E. Ashby; sister-in-law Sharon A. Strubank Butcko; niece Jacquelyn Butcko Bliss and her parents Myron E. Ashby and Bernice L. Ashby.

A celebration to honor Myra’s life will be held at her daughter’s home on September 28, 2024.

In lieu of flowers contributions could be made to Vitas Hospice of Melbourne, Florida or to Coastline Community Church’s Children’s Ministry, 409 East Eau Gallie Boulevard, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida 32937:

Vitas Hospice
Coastline Community Church, Children’s Ministry