Myrna England

Myrna England passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on September 13, 1947, she always considered 13 her lucky number, a small reflection of the optimism and humor she carried throughout her life.

She spent much of her childhood in the jungles of Peru in Yarinacocha, where she developed a lifelong love for animals and adventure. Among her childhood companions was a pet monkey named Henry, and her years in South America remained a source of treasured stories. She was especially proud of her father, Jim, and cherished the time she spent sharing his hobbies of photography and traveling with her family. She attended Monte Vista Christian School, graduating in 1965. The school held deep family meaning for Myrna, as it was founded by her grandfather and was also where her own parents first met and later served.

Myrna met the love of her life, Neil, at the Pinto Lake boat drag races. They married in 1975 and shared 51 years together filled with love, partnership, laughter, and adventure. Their travels took them across the United States and to places such as Alaska, Hawaii, and Peru. Many weekends were spent enjoying the scenic drive to Monterey or simply taking a Saturday drive along the coast to Big Sur.

A passionate rosarian, Myrna cultivated more than 200 roses in her meticulously designed garden. She lovingly tended and pruned them herself, growing an impressive variety that included miniature roses, old-fashioned heirloom varieties, and hybrid teas. She was a devoted and active member of her community, involved with the Watsonville Women’s Club, an early member of the Monterey Bay Rose Society, and served for many years as Chair of the Floriculture Department at the Santa Cruz County Fair.

Above all, Myrna was devoted to her family. She was a loving mother to her children and a proud and affectionate “Gommy” to her grandchildren. Her home was always welcoming to friends and family. She will be remembered for her warm smile, generous spirit, and wonderfully dry and absurd sense of humor. Her sharp wit and kind heart left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Anita Price. She is survived by her husband, Neil England II; son, Neil (Jaime) England III; daughter, Andrea (Bria) England; her beloved grandson, Grant England; and granddaughter, Vinnie England.