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Russell Meyers Obituary
Russell James Meyers, age 76 passed away April 7, 2011 in the presence of his immediate family. Russ was a loving and caring husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Eleanor Mendez; children, Therese Nunez, Monica Lemus, Gina Marcello, Ignacio Meyers; 13 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren; brother, Tink Meyers and sisters, Maryann Copley, Sandy Goodin, Judy Briggs and Linda Greegorski. Russ was preceded in death by his parents, 5 siblings and his son, Rusty G. Meyers. Russ was born, raised and attended local schools in Farmer City, Illinois. After entering the Air Force in 1952 and serving as an Air Force airplane mechanic for 10 years, he moved to Tempe Arizona where he met his future wife and settled to raise his family. While living in Arizona, he worked at ASU for over 10 years and a few other plumbing companies before retiring from Tri-City Mechanical. Russ was an avid hunter, fisherman and an amazing artist. His outgoing, gregarious spirit will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Visitation will be held from 5 - 8 pm, Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave in Tempe. A funeral mass will be held at 11 am, Friday, April 15, 2011 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 2121 S. Rural Rd in Tempe.
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for Russell Meyers
Kim Long
April 19, 2011
In your memory that i light this candle.
Debbie (Meyers) Craig
April 17, 2011
I just wish I could have spent more time with him and his family. I'll miss him so much! Love Debbie
sandra Goodin
April 17, 2011
Love you Jim we will miss you. Your sister Sandy.
Cyndi Hadfield Cross
April 16, 2011
Mom, Therese, Monica, Gina & Nacho - I'll always remember my other Dad. You all were such a huge part of my life and I love you all. I'm so sorry I couldn't be at the funeral, but please know that my thoughts, love & prayers are wtih you.
LaVeda Weidner-Cravens
April 16, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Glad I was able to talk to you awhile back. Will miss you cuz...
maggie seay
April 16, 2011
Russell it was as yesterday that we all lived side by side. You have always been in my heart as your whole family is my family! God saw you were very ill and very weak so he took you in his arms and brought you home to make you whole again!
I make a promise to stay in touch and watch over you family here on earth. Until you all meet againn in our Holy Land. Rest in Peace Russell!!!
Love and prayers to the Meyer family!
Margaret Ann Buckley Seay
Brian Meyers
April 16, 2011
Uncle Jimmie,
I'll miss you, most of all your laugh and smile.
Forever in my heart.
Love You.
Judy Briggs
April 13, 2011
I will miss you, Love your sister Judy
April 13, 2011
I will miss his laugh the most. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Leanne & Mike
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