Ethel Potteiger Schoonmaker Myers

Hi Bob,
I didn't the opportunity to meet your Mother, but she obviously had the secret to a long and adventuresome life.

For all 3 of the Schoonmaker men, your Mom was something else. Growing up across the street, she was so nice. It is sad to hear of her passing and it is painful, however you know she lived a full and fun life. I heard from my Dad that her adventures took her all over the country and beyond the 48 states and she made friends wherever she went. She had a bunch of stories she shared with him of her travels and sites. She left a legacy of strength I know you and all the grandchildren carry with...

Messages received from several members of The Florida Association of Public Health Nurses are entered here.
"Thanks for letting us know about Ethel's passing. I met her only once; she impressed me as being a kind and dedicated human being."
Hanna Hunter Pebroke Pines, Fl

"What a loss for our organization, her family, and her peers. She was a delightful speaker in 2010 and a very engaged and chirper participant at our conference in 2011. She will be missed." Lynne...

Bob, I was sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I remember fondly the time I met her, when you and she were in Sarasota and you stopped by for a visit. I was very impressed by her, and she told me how much she enjoyed spending time with you. Be thankful that she lived a long life and you were able to spend time with her these past years. Josephine

Bob, our thoughts to you and family on your mothers passing. A full and wonderful life was lived and much can learned from the fine example she
set. Pat Haller

Bob, We are so glad we were able to visit with your mother during our visit to Florida last spring. We will always remember what an inspiration she was. It was our privilge to have known her.

Debbie and Tony Musolino

Bob and family, your Mom became an inspiration and role model to those of us with the privilege to meet her and listen to her in Sarasota, Fl. when she was the Keynote speaker at the annual educational conference and business meeting of The Fl. Association of Public Health Nurses (FAPHN) in August 2010. Ethel was awarded a Life Membership in FAPHN. Ethel was one of three nutrtionists/ dieticians hired to work along side of public health nurses in Florida. Ethel was a pioneer as she plowed...

Bob: My deepest condolences on the passing of your mom, Ethel. Clearly she was a matriarch in the family. Her 40 year marriage is a wonderful testimony in itself.