Special concert July 27 for North Kitsap organist

Readers, 

Here's the obituary for MaryBeth Myrvang, longtime organist for Poulsbo First Lutheran Church. A special organ concert will take place at 3 p.m. July 27 at First in her memory. MaryBeth had a lilting quality to her playing, and was always willing to show the kids at First how the organ worked. She loved music. — Rachel Pritchett

MaryBeth Myrvang passed away June 20, 2013. She was born in Bremerton to Edward and Ruth (Johnson) Sterneman on Nov. 11, 1929. She grew up in Silverdale and graduated from Central Kitsap High School in 1947. She attended Whitman College majoring in music.

She married Loyd on March 21, 1950. They moved to Kahlotus, Wash. and lived in the one room school where Loyd taught for two years. They moved back to Poulsbo and lived in the same home over 57 years.

She was an active member of First Lutheran Church and served as the organist for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Loyd. Survivors include children: Constance (Denis) Stenwick, Michael (Lynn) Myrvang, Cheryl (Mike) Tague all of Poulsbo, Penny (Dave) Barta of Goldendale; sisters-in-law, Lenore (Bob) Ley of Poulsbo and Lila (Gary) Morris of Hansville; 21 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
A special thank you to Country Manor caregivers.

A memorial organ concert will be held at First Lutheran Church July 27 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the organ fund at First Lutheran Church of Poulsbo or charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Stone Chapel of Poulsbo.