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NANCY MYERS Obituary

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NANCY SANFORD MYERS Nancy Sanford Myers of West Palm Beach, FL, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Good Samaritan Medical Center. Nancy was born in Kingston, NY to Clarke A. and Bertha M. Sanford and spent her childhood years in Margaretville, NY. Nancy graduated from Elmira College in Elmira, NY, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree. After college, Nancy married her husband of 64 years, Wyckoff Myers, on November 29, 1947. During her lifetime, Nancy developed a reputation as a prolific community volunteer, dedicating her talents to numerous civic organizations. These include Palm Glades Girl Scout Council (Board Member), Good Will Industries (Board Member), Junior League of the Palm Beaches (President 1959/60), South Florida Science Museum (Founding member and President, Board of Trustees), Palm Beach County Council of the Arts (Board Member), Norton Gallery Auxiliary (founder and President), United Way Board member, Palm Beach County Chapter American Red Cross (Vice-President and member of Executive Committee of Board), Norton Gallery of Art (Board of Trustees), Board of Trustees, Elmira College, Elmira, NY, and the Junior League of the Palm Beaches (Sustaining Member). Memberships include National Society of Colonial Dames of America (past treasurer and vice-president, Palm Beach Town Committee), Mayflower Society Member, Society of the Four Arts, English Speaking Union, Sailfish Club of Florida, Member Philanthropic Educational Organization, Past Member Everglades Club of Palm Beach, First Church of Christ, Scientist (West Palm Beach, Florida), and South Florida Science Museum Fund Raiser (Chair, 1999, 2000, 2001). In recognition of her extensive community volunteer work, Nancy received the 2008 Junior League of the Palm Beaches Woman Volunteer of the Year Award. Nancy is survived by husband, Wyckoff Myers; children, Gail Myers Perry, Pamela Myers Clark, Gary Wyckoff Myers; grandchildren, Daniel Hardy Clark, Geoffrey Campbell Clark, Elliott Wyckoff Myers; great-grandchildren, Emily Grace Clark, Ryan Waller Clark, Alexa Beatrice Clark. A Memorial Service for Mrs. Myers will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the South Florida Science Museum, 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, FL 33405, in memory of Nancy Myers. QUATTLEBAUM FUNERAL HOME Family Owned and Operated (561) 832-5171 To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

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Published by The Palm Beach Post from Aug. 31 to Sep. 7, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for NANCY MYERS

Sponsored by Gary Myers.

21 Entries

Pam Clark

August 29, 2013

Mother has been gone for a year today but not forgotten! You are missed very much! XOXO

So. Florida Science Museum Store

August 22, 2013

Randy, Cindy, and Katharyn Sanford

October 12, 2012

Aunt Nan--so bright, beautiful, and full of fun and spirit—we will all miss her so much. We will treasure the many happy memories of summertime with Nan—berry picking, cobbler eating, picnics and potlucks, old fashioned tea parties, the annual “ladies' lunch,” “clanniversaries,” shopping for treasures in downtown Andes, and just quiet visits enjoying Puddingstone and Perch Lake vistas. Nan's enthusiasm, curiosity, love of family and good traditions, and ease of finding joy in so many things (great and small) will always be an inspiration.

Much love to Uncle Wy, Gary, Gail, Pam, and all the grandchildren and great grandchildren. We wish we could be with you all this weekend.

Susan Gibson

October 2, 2012

Mrs. Myers was a beacon of light to the Junior League of the Palm Beaches, and to Palm Beach County. Her guidance led our organization to a new level of esteem and accreditation, and opened a door to the young and inquisitive minds of Palm Beach County. It is with great respect that we honor her passing.

Pam Clark

September 19, 2012

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September 18, 2012

The Three Sisters

September 18, 2012

Gary Myers

September 18, 2012

Puddingstone Images

A Birthday Poem to Mom from Gary
September 1, 2005

Dawn brings another morning,
Fog lifts with sun's first warming.
Fresh air makes senses keen;
Clear, crisp, cool, clean.
Piney scents fill the chest,
Chipmunk scurries, no time to rest!

Grand vistas soothe the eye
While mountain streams tumble by.
Through the forest hikers march,
Past hickory, ash, maple and birch.
These deep woods feel like home,
Smells of rich, dark brown loam.

Friends and family having fun,
Shadows grow, day is done.
Busy kitchen making meals,
How good it smells, how good it feels!
Steak, salad, sliced tomatoes,
Garlic bread and mashed potatoes.

Wood is split, matches strike,
A roaring fire is what we like!
Twisting smoke, leaping flame
The feeling here's always the same.
As glowing hearth warms the night,
All is well, all is right.

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September 15, 2012

September 14, 2012

Wy, Pam,
Gail and Gary,
Just returned from Seattle and found out about Nancy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Please know that Nancy was very special to all of us, her accomplishments and dedication to local causes set an example for all of us. I love all of you and appreciate our years childhood memories. Suzanne Harris McAliely

August 2012 Margaretville

Clarke, Laura, and Avery Sanford

September 6, 2012

Auntie Nan was a beautiful grace-filled woman who will be greatly missed by us. She had the gift of hospitality and added her special touches to our summer family gatherings. Her wild-flower arrangements were a match for Mother Nature, her warm smile and frequent laughter were ever present. We loved her and appreciated her and will be glad forever she was part of our lives.

September 6, 2012

Jackie Todd

September 2, 2012

I never had the pleasure of meeting Nancy but feel like I knew what a wonderful mother she was through my dear friend & neighbor Pam. Just from reading of all of her accomplishments I can tell what an outstanding woman she was. My thoughts & prayers are with Pam & all of her family.

Elizabeth Dashiell

September 1, 2012

I had the joy of working with Nancy at the Museum for 10 years. She was a beautiful woman with endless energy and devotion to the children. She was not only a "donor" in the traditional sense, but one who put words to action every day. I will remember her parenting advice, her welcoming smile every single day, and sense of humor most of all. Wyckoff, Lee and I send our love and thoughts to you all. She was Heaven-sent and is home again now.

September 1, 2012

Thank you, Nancy, for being such a good friend.
Mimi Downey

Patricia Breitenbach

August 31, 2012

So sorry about your loss Wyck. Nancy was not only my mentor in the museum store but a good friend who always took time out to listen and I really will miss her.

edward downey

August 31, 2012

the edward downey family, and all of the downeys, express our condolences.

August 31, 2012

Wyckoff, pam, gail, gary. We all loved nancy so much and will miss her so. Hopefully she'll find doris "up there"!!! We are thinking of you, ellen downey

Pam Clark

August 31, 2012

We will all miss you Mother!! Much love and bigi hugs. Pam

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