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Niles Ivan Meyers

Olympia, Washington

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Niles Ivan Meyers Niles Ivan Meyers passed away peacefully on May 11, 2012 in Olympia, Washington. He was born to Sara and Niles M. Meyers on March 7, 1930 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He graduated in 1948 from Enola High School in Enola, Pennsylvania. He married his childhood sweetheart, Jean L....

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Cindy, Jan and Brian,
My thoughts are with all of you at this time. I am very sadden by the passing of your father and grandfather. As you know I loved Niles and enjoyed teasing him and sending him funny cards. He was the definition of a true gentleman and took great care of his family. I know he is with Jean now and still giving her the one/two on her catalog shopping. LOL Lots of love to my dearest friend and her family May they both be dancing their life away once again. Lots of...

"Snail" or "Sonny" (as I called him) was 6 years older than me and a second cousin. His grandmother, Lottie, was a sister to my grandfather, Charles Strayer. For a brief period I lived with Lottie and Ivan Meyers (circa 1945-1949). I hung around "Snail" like he was a big prother, often to his annoyance, I'm sure. He worked at his Father's tire re-treading business and Erford's Dairy in the summer. I would do odd jobs and go on deliveries with him. Plus - he would let me ride his...

I was truly saddened to learn of Niles death. My sincerest sympathy goes out to Niles entire family. During his tenure with DNR, Niles exhibited the outstanding character his family and friends know so well. On many occasions I had the honor and pleasure to seek Niles help in the small engine repair and fabrication shop in the old DNR Compound on Marvin Road. Allow me to share one of many incidents of how Niles excelled at his craft. During the summer of 1995, while Eastern Washington...

Jan and Cindy , Rick and I are so sorry for the loss of your Dad so soon after your Mom, Niles was a great man and a terrific friend, I am so glad that he was able to come up for Ricks party last Nov. He will be missed by all.

So sorry to hear about another loss for you and your family. Will call or you call me when it is convenient. Love ya, Gloria

Jan, Cindy & Bryon, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father/grandfather. Niles was a very special person. I know he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. You were all very fortunate to have had such great parents. My thoughts and Prayers go out to the entire family. I am hoping the good memories help to ease your pain. Your parents are again together, forever. God Bless All!