Myrt passed away 1/6/2020. She was born 11/5/1920 in Minneapolis, MN. Preceded in death by parents: Walter and Ethel Nichols, husband Sherman Pehrson, son Jack Pehrson. She is survived by husband Donald Michel, sons: Jerry (Kathy) Pehrson, Greg Pehrson, Grant (Jamie) Pehrson; daughter Jil (Gary) Niewiadomy, stepdaughter Donna (Paul) McClure. Eight grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren. Myrt was a 49-year breast cancer survivor, Red Cross Swim Instructor, MS Downtown YMCA, taught exercise and volleyball classes, played racquetball and an avid golfer. A long-time member of Island View Golf Club in Waconia, MN, she played in many club and state golf tournaments. She even considered changing her middle name to Golfer. A memorial will be held on a future date at The Congregational Church of Excelsior MN, where she was also a long-time member. In lieu of flowers, Myrt would prefer contributions to “Rally for a Cure” or “Susan G Komen Minnesota”.