Myrna Ellanore (Halvarson) (Tollefson) Plaggenborg passed away on September 20, 2018 at Scarborough General Hospital following a brief illness with cancer. Her family and friends were by her side as her earthly struggles ended.

Myrna was born on August 18, 1942 in Minnedosa, Manitoba to Margaret (Gusdal) Halvarson and Conrad Halvarson of Erickson. She spent her early years in various cities across western Canada before the family settled in Winnipeg in 1954. She graduated from Viscount Alexander School in 1959 and went on to take a Business Course at the Manitoba Institute of Technology in Winnipeg. As a young adult she worked at various jobs and was an active member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. She has been a member of CGIT as a girl and after graduation at age 16, she became a dedicated leader for 23 years.

Myrna married Bruce Tollefson of Winnipeg in 1963 and they had two children, Robert and Deborah. The family moved to Toronto in 1974 and following a marital split Myrna pursued further education and graduated in 1977 as a Condominium Manager earning her professional designation “Registered Condominium Manager” in 1984. She fulfilled a long held dream to teach when she taught for a period of time at Humber College, Toronto. She retired from her career in 2011 but was passionate about her chosen area and had remained actively involved in a consulting roll. Myrna was married to Hank Plaggenborg in 1982-1985.

Myrna was a women of many talents. Over the years she was a keen crafter, an avid reader and was fond of travelling. She was a generous good natured person with a great sense of humour. She cherished her family and friends and enjoyed return trips to her roots in Manitoba.

Myrna was predeceased by her father Conrad Halvarson, husband Hank Plaggenborg and beloved son Robert Tollefson. Left to cherish her memory are her beloved daughter Deborah Tollefson, mother Margaret Halvarson, brothers Jan Halvarson and Owen Halvarson (Cheryl) and nephew Zach Halvarson along with a large extended family.

A Memorial Service will be held on October 27 at 2 p.m at York Funeral Home 160 Beecroft Road, North York. Interment will be at a later date in Manitoba. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice.