Myla Hicks, 90, Minot, died Monday, December 8, 2008 in Trinity Nursing Home.

Myla was born September 21, 1918 in Burt Township of Ward County, near Des Lacs, ND, to Foster and Bertha (Spicher) Groninger. She received her formal education in the area Drady Country School.

Myla was united in marriage to James E. Brady on September 14, 1939. They made their home eight miles north of Havre, MT where they farmed and milked cows. They lived on the farm until moving to Minot in 1949.

Myla was employed at Troen Retirement Home (now known as Trinity Homes) as a kitchen assistant. She transferred to Trinity Hospital and worked in the dietary department until her retirement in 1983. James died on July 24, 1971.

Myla was united in marriage to Oliver Hicks. In retirement, Myla remained active as a volunteer for Trinity for many years, taking the responsibility of escorting patients to their appointments. Oliver died in October 8, 1977.

Myla was an active member and volunteer of First Presbyterian Church, Minot. Her interest included gardening and embroidery. She will be deeply missed by all who shared in her life.

Myla's loving family includes: Grandchildren: John (Martha) Terranova, Jr., Syracuse, NY, James (Shannon) Terranova, Liverpool, NY, Lloyd Arndt, Minot, Jason (Rachelle) Arndt, Horace, ND and Tennille (Chris) DeSimone, Liverpool, NY; Great-Grandchildren: Andreana, Anthony, James Jr., Farrah and Joseph Terranova and NaTya, Kaylee and Kylee Arndt and arriving newborn, Anthony Mario DeSimone; Sisters, Doris Williams, Minot, and LaVonne Andreasen, Ogdensburg, NJ; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Myla was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, James Brady and Oliver Hicks, daughters, Judith Terranova and Janice Brady, and sister, Alice Williams.

Funeral Service: Friday, December 12, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Minot.
Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND;
Visitation : Thursday, December 11, 2008, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials are preferred to First Presbyterian Church, Minot.