Holger Peter Meyer

Holger Peter Meyer July 16, 1961-November 30, 2008 Holger Peter Meyer, loving husband, father, brother and son, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 47 years old. Holger was born on July 16, 1961 in Wildeshausen, Germany. He attended college at the University of Hamburg where he earned multiple degrees in math and computer science. Holger was a Chess Master in Germany and wonmany competitions throughout his career. He was also a track star in high school. Holger came to the US for business in May of 1994 and made Arizona his permanent home. He focused his career on global software implementation. He was very involved in the German community in Arizona, and proudly achieved his dream of becoming a US Citizen in June of 2007. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Angelina Meyer. They have a wonderful blended family with Jasper, 17; Tiffany, 11; Hunter, 9; Sarah, 8; and Hayden, 18 months. In addition, he has two step children, Savannah, 8 and Michael, 6. He is also survived by his mother Ortrud, brother Stefan, sister Anke and brother-in-law Thomas, who all reside in Ganderkesee, Germany. Holger's greatest pride was his children. He made each and every day special. His family and friends, while they mourn his death, celebrate his beautiful life. Visitation will be held at Green Acres Glendale Mortuary on December 3, 2008 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at 5830 W. Missouri Ave. in Glendale. Funeral Services will be held on December 4, 2008 at 11:00 AM at La Casa de Cristo at 6300 E. Bell Rd in Scotts-Scottsdale. Interment will follow at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 W. dale. Northern Ave. in Glendale.

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