Myrtle was born on June 10, 1926 in London, England in the Village of Winchmore Hill. She was the second of four children of Alfred and Florence (Taberer) Teer. Myrtle loved growing up in England and always spoke fondly of her Mum and Dad describing them, as the most wonderful parents.
Myrtle was predeceased in death by her husband, Peter DeSantis who died in 1998. They were happily married for 53 years. She is survived by her three children, Frank (Karen) DeSantis, Peter (Ellen) DeSantis and Shirley (Ralph) Alexander. She was the loving grandmother to 5 grandchildren, Jennifer, Michelle, Stephanie, Frank and Brooke, 10 great grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren and 7 step great grandchildren who all affectionally called her “Nanny”. Myrtle was predeceased in death by her brother Alfred Teer of England. She is survived by her brother Terry Teer and sister Shirley Baker, in addition to nieces and nephews of England.
Myrtle and Peter married in 1945 during WWII in London, England. She immigrated to the United States in 1946 and they made their home in New York. They lived there happily until they retired and moved to Houston, Texas 1982. In Texas they made many friends and were both active in Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM), Volunteering in the food pantry and active in many senior activities. She loved to travel and was always interested and up to date on World News and Politics.
But, Myrtle was happiest being with her large family and celebrating holidays and special occasions together. She loved catching up with each of them and hearing about “what’s new” in their lives.
Mrs. DeSantis Memorial Service will be held on Friday October 30th, 2020
The Woodlands United Methodist Church (Main Sanctuary)
2200 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Visitation at 12:00-12:45pm
Funeral Service at 1:00pm
Memorial gifts to honor Myrtle DeSantis may be made to Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center online at www.memorialhermann.org/canopy, by mail to 929 Gessner, Suite 2650, Houston, TX 77024, or by phone at 713-242-4400. These gifts will make a difference in the lives of others touched by cancer.
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