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Robert Meyer Obituary
Rob was born in Sebastopol, Calif., on June 13, 1945. He married Kathleen Schaefer on June 8, 1968, in Concord, Calif. After graduating from the University of San Francisco in June 1969, he and Kathie moved to Anchorage, Alaska. He worked as a Certified Public Accountant for several accounting firms in Anchorage until moving to Green Valley, in 2014. He was a veteran, serving in the Marine Corps Reserves and Alaska Air National Guard.
Despite Rob's many medical issues over the years, he shared a full and exciting life with his family and friends. He enjoyed riding his Harley with the American Legion Riders, off-roading in his Jeep, sky diving and camping. Prior to leaving Alaska, he was a board member for the Salvation Army and Life Alaska; he enjoyed piloting his Cessna 180 around the state to hunt and fish, and loved training and competing in field trials with his beloved Labrador retriever, Jessie. In Green Valley, Rob was a member of the Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteers, served on the board of Community Water and was Treasurer for the American Legion Riders, Post 66.
Rob is survived by Kathie, his wife of 51 years; daughter, Jennifer; and brother, Patrick Rumley with his wife Elize and daughters Julia and Ellen.
A celebration of life will be held in Green Valley on Oct. 12, 2019.
Memorials in Rob's name may be made to Life Alaska, 235 East Eighth Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501; or the Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteers, 601 North La Canada, Green Valley, AZ 85614.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dave Dahlke
August 24, 2019
Kathie,
My heart goes out to you and your family. Such a sad loss of a good man.
Gosh, I remember our many times together as down-the-street neighbors on Dimond. And, of course working with Rob as we launched our CPA careers at Ernst & Ernst in the 4th Avenue Theater Building. When Rob came on board, he brought the total staff to eight!
Rob and I were Anchorage Lions Club members. A classic memory is during Fur Rendezvous one year, we staged an argument and mock coming to blows. The set-to ended when shots were fired!! I had borrowed a couple of starter pistols from referee friends. Rob and I both emptied our six-shoot revolvers. We had feared that some of the older Lions might need 911 calls, none did!!
These are fond memories of and with Rob that I will always cherish.
Best, Dave Dahlke CPA #181
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