Myrtice Irene Ratto

February 27, 1922 - August 15, 2013

Myrtice I. Ratto (Brown) February 27, 1922 -- August 15, 2013 Myrtice Irene Ratto (Brown) was born in Zurich, MT to Howard and Esther Brown; she died in Albany, OR at Evergreen Hospice at the age of 91. She was raised in Havre, MT, graduated from Havre High School, moved to California during World War II where she met and married Andrew Ratto. She moved to Albany, OR in 2002. She worked at Bank of America in Oakland, CA and raised sons, Jim and Bill, and daughter, Lori. She moved to Lafayette, CA in 1972 where she made many close and long lasting friendships. Myrtice loved animals, cooking, entertaining, and an occasional libation. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew in 1993, her sisters, Patte Brown (Troy) and Bette Brown (Malone), and her brother, Tom Brown. She is survived by her sons, Jim Ratto of Albany, Oregon and Bill Ratto of Danville, CA; her daughter Lori Ratto of Sacramento, CA; her brother, Robert Brown of Missoula, MT; grandchildren Michael, Lisa, Meghan, and Daniel; and many nieces and nephews. The family thanks Cambridge Terrace and Evergreen Hospice of Albany, OR for their support and care. Private, family services to be held. Donations can be made in Myrtice's name to local humane societies or Hospice.