Myrtle Eiermann Obituary

Resident of Baton Rouge and a native of New Orleans died on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 after a brief illness. Born in New Orleans on July 1, 1928. The daughter of Whitney J. Bourgeois and Marie Louvier Bourgeois. She graduated from Martin Behrman High School and Soule Business College in New Orleans. Retired as an accountant from Louisiana State University. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy., on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012 from 11 a.m. until service at 2 p.m., conducted by Deacon Jim Wax. Burial in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Walter J. Eiermann. Survived by her two sons, Rickey Michael Eiermann and Gerald Paul Eiermann, Rickey's companion, Roxanne Thompson and Gerald's wife, Pamela Cochran Eiermann; five grandchildren, Jason M. Eiermann and wife Lesley, Brittania M. Eiermann, Justin P. Eiermann, Rachel Eiermann Warren and husband Matthew Warren, and Michelle R. Eiermann; and one great granddaughter Madeline Eiermann; one sister, Lillian B. Riley and husband Charles; one brother, Gerald P. Bourgeois and wife Vena. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved her family very much and loved life. She will be missed dearly. She was a member of St. George Catholic Church and loved to travel, dance, play Pokeno and enjoyed friends and the theater. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to AAAneurysm Outreach at aoutreach.org. Please visit the online guestbook at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com

Published by The Advocate from Oct. 6 to Oct. 9, 2012.
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My condolences to the family on the lkoss of your loved one.[Psalm 46:1]

M. Johnson

October 8, 2012

Your were like a grandmother to me. I love you so very much and you will be missed. Im just happy you are in heaven now with all the angels and god. We all shall meet again but until then you will always be in our hearts. We love you maw maw!!!

Jason Ziegler

October 8, 2012

Nanny, you will be missed by so many. So glad we were able to share the special memories I will hold dear to my heart. I will always remember your pretty smile, warm heart and vacation photos! Love you, Shannon & Ray

Shannon Barr

October 8, 2012

OUR SINCEREST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
TED AND DARLENE WAX

October 8, 2012

Thanks for gracing our lives with your warmth. You will be missed, Aunt Myrtle.

Kristi Wilcox

October 7, 2012

Aunt Myrtle,
I will always remember your happy smile and wonderful laugh! Your love for your family was second to none and has been passed on to Rickey and Jerry. May God bless and comfort the Eiermann families.
Our prayers for all of you during this difficult time.
Love,
Mary, Tommy, and Kacie Wilcox

Mary Wilcox

October 7, 2012

Aunt Myrtle, remembering you in our thoughts and prayers and taking consolation that you are now reunited with Uncle Walter. All our love and prayers - Dan, Jackie, Steven and Matthew.

Dan Riley

October 7, 2012

Maw maw I love you very much. Thank you for doing all you did. You were one of the best grandmothers a child could ask for. You will be missed. I love you, love,Britt

Britt Eiermann

October 7, 2012

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