Myra Esther Levine Bomze passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023 at 89 years old. She was born on September 10, 1934 at Hunts Point Hospital in Bronx New York to Ruth Gallomp Levine and Milton Levine. She received a BA in Art/Education from Hunter College in New York and her New York State Teaching Certificate in 1956.
Myra is preceded in death by her husband Joe Bomze and her brother Larry Levine. She is survived by her son Jon Bomze, daughter-in-law Chris Bomze (Carlie), daughter Shelley Bomze, daughter Kathy Bomze McCartney, son-in-law Steve McCartney, granddaughter Sara (Chris) Gawenda, great granddaughter Claire Gawenda, sister-in-law Susie Bomze, sister-in-law Ellie Bomze, sister-in-law Rebecca Levine, brother-in-law Hal Bomze, brother-in-law Ira Bomze, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Myra will be most remembered for her great beauty, sharp wit and intellect, creativity and artistic ability, love of animals, particularly miniature schnauzers, and her exceptional sense of humor. Her visitation is Thursday, December 14, between 9-10:00 a.m. with funeral services beginning at 10:00 a.m., both held at Berger Memorial Chapel, 9430 Olive Blvd. Interment will immediately follow services at Mt. Sinai Cemetery, 8430 Gravois Road, 63123. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the Humane Society of Missouri and Meals on Wheels of America. Visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information.