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ALAN MEYERS Obituary
ALAN RICHARD MEYERS, Architect (Age 76)
A prominent Washington area architect, died on Saturday, July 19, 2014. He died as the result of a boating accident on Broad Creek in St. Michaels, MD. Mr. Meyers was born in Washington, D.C. He attended Roosevelt High School and the Catholic University of America School of Architecture where he earned both Bachelor and Masters Degrees. Mr. Meyers was a senior partner in the firm Bucher Meyers& Associates from 1964 to 2000. In 2000 he formed his current firm, A.R. Meyers & Associates Architects. He was responsible for designing many award winning residential, school, hospital, and commercial projects in the Washington area. He also designed notable buildings throughout the United States and abroad. His professional work included several exceptional residential buildings in Talbot County where he and his wife maintained a home, Second Sounding Farm. He served in the Air National Guard from 1955 to 1961 where he was a jet engine mechanic. Mr. Meyers was active in numerous charitable and business organizations. He served on the Board of Yachad, a Washington area civic group, for many years, and on the Talbot County Historic Preservation Commission. Mr. Meyers was vice-chairman of the State of Maryland Architectural Review Board. He was a member of the American Institute of Architects, Potomac Valley Chapter. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, to whom he was married for 52 years, his son Eric and wife, Sabine, daughter Linn, and five grandchildren. His career as an architect was a life long passion. In addition to his love for family and friends, his interests included art, archeology, travel, golf, skiing and fishing. Services will be held on Wednesday, July 23 at 11 a.m. at the Kay Spiritual Life Center at American University. Please refer to www.american.edu/aumaps/upload/campus_ map.pdf for directions and parking information. The family will be receiving visitors at their home after the service and on Thursday evening.
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Joe Plumpe
July 16, 2022
I think of Alan often looking to see if he is over my shoulder with his kind words of encouragement and grace. A great architect, friend and most of all a person of genuin love of life and other people...and think of him as a true fatherly person in my life. Miss you my friend. Peace.
July 30, 2014
so sorry to hear of Alana's passing. I only met him a few times nit remember his kind words and passion for the profession.
Rui Ponte, AIA
Bethesda, MD
July 28, 2014
Dear Marilyn, We were shocked to hear of Alan's
passing...our heart felt prayers are with you and may they give you strength at this time....love,
Carole Diamond and Michael Saba
July 27, 2014
Dear Marilyn,
it was a big shock to hear about Alan's sudden passing. I liked Alan from the moment when he hired me and we became friends.
We skied together and stayed in touch professionally over the years.
My sincere condolences,
Dieter A.Waldschmidt,AIA
Potomac,Maryland
Paul Eisen
July 26, 2014
Marilyn, I treasure the memories of Alan, both personally & professionaly. His support of my son, Jonathan, laid the foundation for his career as an architect. Jon recently told me he considered Alan his mentor. I was extremely saddened to hear of this tragedy. My memories of him will live on forever.
Ann and Fred Abeles
July 26, 2014
Dear Marilyn, Linn, Sheppy and families,
We just heard from Marion about your tragic loss of Alan, beloved husband, father and grandfather. You have our deepest sympathy and hope that memories of your time with him will give you comfort.
Sincerely,
Ann and Fred Abeles (cousins in the Hess family)
July 25, 2014
Tragic. May you be consoled. Dene and Mel
July 25, 2014
Dear Marilyn, I am so sorry for your loss. May you get strength from your family and your friends. Please know that I am thinking of you and wish time to ease your sorrow. Sandi Robin
July 24, 2014
So saddened by the passing of our new friend, Alan. He was a such gentleman.
We will miss you, Alan; it is hard to believe that you will not be among us and our team to enjoy the completion of the renovations of Granville cottage.
Our most sincere condolences to his family.
Annie and Didier Leconte
Trappe, MD
July 24, 2014
Dearest Marilyn
I am deeply saddened to have learned this tragic news. I wish you and your family every strength and close with all loving wishes.
Mindy Weisel
Hedy Kanarick
July 24, 2014
Marilyn, Hedy and I were so saddened to learn of your loss.Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Love, Hedy and Arnie
Jeff Staley
July 23, 2014
Diane and I were profoundly saddened to learn of Alan's passing. He was an intelligent, talented, kind and generous man. We worked together closely for more than two years on the design and construction of our new home. His creation has profoundly enriched our lives and is tangible evidence of his great design skill.
He was also a wonderful friend whose absence will be sadly missed.
Our sincere condolences go out to Marilyn, Linn and the rest of his family for their tremendous loss.
Ann Lewin-Benham
July 23, 2014
Talent poured from Alan's fingers and he designed so quickly, effortlessly, elegantly, and egolessly. I don't think there are many in his profession like that. It was a privilege to spend time in his buildings.
As an in-law, I loved Alan deeply; his quiet, wise ways and active mind meant that the conversation was always good.
My heart aches for Marilyn, children Linn and Eric, and the grandson we shared -- Meyer Shepard Lewin who, because of Alan's untimely death, will be deprived of more years with this rare husband, father, grandparent. He will always be Sheppy's "Popeye." I'll never forget the fervent emotion in Alan's voice when I heard him say, "I love that kid!" That kid -- and many, many of us of all ages -- are richer for having had Alan in our lives.
As it is said, and hopefully gives some comfort: "Grieve not too long for his passing but revel in the life he lived."
kim hart
July 22, 2014
To all the family at AR Meyers,
Alan was one of the most important men in my life. He made a profound impact on me and pushed me to be the best at what we did together. I will never forget him.
Marilyn > my heart goes out to you for your loss. It's my loss as well. I was just thinking of him on the day he passed. His passing has deeply affected me. I will always miss him.
Kim
Joseph Plumpe
July 22, 2014
Alan was like the father you could talk to about anything, a wonderful friend, and a fellow design professional to the highest degree. I will miss our design project collaboration, golf, National games, but most of all our genuine friendship.
I will miss you Alan. And to the Meyers' family, I am so sorry for your loss...he made such an impression on many. My sincere condolences during this difficult time.
Sheila Footer
July 22, 2014
So sorry for the family's loss.
July 22, 2014
We are profoundly shocked and saddened to learn of Alan's untimely passing. Alan became my closest childhood friend when we became classmates at Barnard Elementary School and on through MacFarland Junior High School. We were also pledge brothers and subsequently members of Sigma Phi Fraternity while in high school. He was an integral part of my youth and teenage years, growing up in Washington, D.C. The memories of these joyous times together remain indelibly imprinted in my mind.
Despite the passage of time and my living far outside the Washington area, our lives have continued to merge, further enriching my life and adding new memories. What an exceptionally kind and talented person Alan was. Roz and I extend our love and heartfelt condolences to Marilyn and the family for their loss. He will be deeply missed by all.
With love,
Warren and Roz Foer
Jim Rosenbluth
July 22, 2014
A warm, loving, kind-hearted man of exceptional talent whom Alba and I have come to know and love within the past few years. His passing has left a gaping hole in our hearts. Be at peace, my friend. We miss you already.
Jeff Fones
July 22, 2014
A dear friend. I will miss his counsel and compassion. Difficult to accept he is gone from this life.
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