Myra C. Pangman

MYRA C. PANGMAN, age 97, well-known Harbor Beach elementary teacher, was called home to heaven on March 12, at Courtney Manor Nursing Center, Bad Axe. Myra, the daughter of the late Peter and Louise (Seltz) Priemer was born November 23, 1912 on the family farm near Ruth. She moved with her family in 1915 to a farm on Rapson Road near Harbor Beach where she was raised and attended the Wade school. Following graduation from Harbor Beach High School in 1930, she attended Huron County Normal in Bad Axe before beginning her teaching career at the East Huron School from 1931-1933. Myra and Wesley E. Pangman, the son of William and Alice (Dawson) Pangman were married on June 18, 1932 at the First Presbyterian Church in Harbor Beach by the Rev. William Edwards. They made their home in Harbor beach and celebrated over 50 years of Marriage before Mr. Pangman`s death in 1983. After having a family, Myra returned to teaching in 1947 and taught the Schulte School for twenty years. During that period she earned a BA degree from Central Michigan University. She completed her teaching career with the Harbor Beach Community School in 1974. Myra was active in the First Presbyterian Church of Harbor Beach and over the years served as Sunday school teach, youth leader, member of various women`s groups and Elder. She was a member of the Ubly Miriam Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star and was a former Worthy Matron of the Miriam Chapter then located in Harbor Beach. She was a Life Member of the Grice House Heritage Association in the museum organization in 2000. Myra was involved in the Huron County Association of Retired School Personnel, the Harbor Beach Garden Club and hosted Youth for Christ meetings at her home until suffering a stroke and moving to the nursing home. She took great joy in her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and connections with former students. She had a special interest in reading, cooking, and helping others needing assistance. Surviving are her two children, Robert (Marie) Pangman of Okemos, and Lois Wood of OWendale, three grandchildren, Ellen (Robert) Venable , Mequon, Wi, Kristin pangman, Burlingame, CA and Gregory Wood, Alpena. Four Great-grandchildren; Kelly, John and William Venable and Wesley Wood; and one sister: Loise Rhees, Douglas, MI. She was predeceased by her parents, husband and sisters Irene Schmucker, Ethelyn Webb and Alta Lantz and brother Clarence Priemer. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 am Saturday, June 12, at the First Presbyterian Church of Harbor Beach with the Rev. Theresa Cutler officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 am until the time of services. Burial took place in Rock Falls Cemetery on March 18. In lieu of flowers, those desiring to remember Myra with memorials may consider the Bluewater Thumb Youth for Christ or Grice Museum. The family wishes to thank the Courtney Manor staff for Myra`s superior care over the past three years, the Hospice of Michigan and the Ramsey Funeral Home in Harbor Beach for their caring assistance.

Myra C. Pangman

November 23, 1912 - June 8, 2010