Myrna Cynthia Isenberg

Born to Harry Karp and Rose Kiersh Karp on May 10, 1938, in Milo, Maine, Myrna graduated from Milo High School in 1956, where she was Salutatorian, a member of the National Honor Society, an avid singer, and a pianist. She went on to graduate from Simmons College, Boston, MA, in 1960, with a degree in business. She became an executive secretary in the Boston area, working notably for the Cabot Family.

In 1977, Myrna met Jerome (Jerry) R. Isenberg, a Vietnam Veteran, Colonel and Judge Advocate General in the United States Air Force. The couple eloped in 1978. They first lived in Miami before settling in Sunrise, where they spent the remainder of their days.

Together, the couple enjoyed collecting sad irons and all related memorabilia, traveling, and entertaining a wide group of friends and family at their home. Myrna also enjoyed collecting figurines of her beloved penguins.

After a courageous battle against prostate cancer, Jerry passed away in 1994. Myrna returned to secretarial work in Broward County, retiring in the mid 2000’s. She was an active member of Temple Beth Israel and later B’Nai Brith. She passionately volunteered for Insight for the Blind, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, for over a decade.

Myrna was predeceased by her parents and husband. She is survived by her brother, Marvin (Lesley) Karp of Cleveland, OH; nephew Harlan Karp of Cleveland, OH; niece Elissa Karp-Khakee (Nik) of New York City; and nephew Douglas Karp (Jamie) of Newtown, PA. She is also survived by four grand-nephews and one grand-niece: Jivan Khakee, Morgan Karp, Suraj Khakee, Tyler Karp, and Jake Karp, as well as her “nephew-by-choice” Kyle Timothy Blood (Dean Perry) of Prince Edward Island (CA) and Hanover, NH.

The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at VITAS Healthcare for their loving care for Myrna during her final weeks. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Myrna’s name to VITAS Healthcare, 888-232-6111.