The firstborn of William Edward Robinson and Jane Chipman entered this life 17 April 1891 in American Fork, Utah, a community founded by ancestors from both her paternal and maternal lines. Myrtle's high intelligence and varied talents were evidenced dearly, an early encounter being a singer and dancer by age eight. Whatever she commenced, she determined to do her best. She was competitive and an eager learner. Myrtle learned to sew expertly and earned tuition for college by dressmaking. She enrolled at the University of Utah, working for her board and room at her aunt's home. At this time just a year was required to obtain a teaching certificate, so Myrtle bade farewell to her aunt and uncle and returned to American Fork to teach at Harrington School. She met Ernest Seastrand when he moved to American Fork. When Ernest proposed marriage, Myrtle was 19 and Ernest was 30. Her father was concerned about the difference in ages and insisted they wait a year to be sure. Finally, they made plans to be married 21 June 1911. They became parents of 10 children: Selma, Genevieve, Ernest, Lillian, Vivian, Gareth, Richard, James, Steven and Eugene. Ernest and Eugene died during their childhood years. Active in the LDS Church, Myrtle taught Sunday School classes and served in the Primary and Young Women auxiliary organizations. She also was selected as "Mother of the Year." She was a frugal homemaker and made sure the children helped in many different ways. Ernest was a tailor by trade, and she helped him in his men's clothing store in American Fork. Later they worked together at The Paris Company in Salt Lake City. Myrtle also was active in various civic activities including Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She died January 13, 1973, following a brief illness, and is buried in the American Fork city cemetery.