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Dr. William R. Myers Sr.
1926 - 2016
Dr. William R. Myers Sr.
1926 - 2016
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1926
DIED
2016
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Bill Haskell
January 12, 2021
Former Pastor of Irving Park Baptist Church which I and my family used to go to as children. Pastor Myers gave the eulogy for my youngest sister while my parents, my brothers, and sister listened. It was a small and private service. I remember how personal he made it for us.
It was 1968 and I was home from the Marine Corps on Leave. I had spent a little bit of time talking to his oldest daughter (Christine?) while I was at North Shore church where he went to be the pastor of after Irving Park Baptist. I asked him if I could shoot some baskets in their gym and he made sure I was given a ball. We had played basketball there as a part of a small church league.
He was a good man. I am sorry I did not catch up with him before this time. I believe he would have been happy to meet my wife and three children. He would have been happy to see how I had turned out too. I will keep him in my thoughts and wish his family well..
Regards,
Bill
2008 Birthday Party
Beth House
February 10, 2016
January 24, 2016
Dear Gerry and Family,
We received the news of the passing of my first cousin with profound and deep sadness.
Bill truly loved his aunt, my Mother, Dorothea which he fondly called his Aunt Dode. When Bill was in our home a sense of wellbeing was felt.
It is hard to put into words and some may think this sounds silly. However, I felt the presence of God in Bill's presence!!
When I was nominated for the Distinguished Alumnus Award at Hannibal-LaGrange University. Bill authored an extremely touching letter supporting my nomination. I have always felt Bill's letter carried the day in my receiving this great honor!
Cousin Bill was President of the Northern Baptist Theological Seminary at that time.
My precious wife Doreen and I thoroughly enjoyed your visits to our former home in Bloomington, Illinois.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. In the end we can all rest assured Bill is now soaring with the Angels!
May God Bless!
Dr. Ronald and Mrs. Doreen J. Swan
January 19, 2016
So sorry to hear about Pastor Myers passing. Our deepest sympathy. He will surely be missed by many. Louise & Ed Roch.
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Randy Raven
January 17, 2016
You were the standard at which all other Pastors should've strived for. I was blessed to do 4 years of youth Ministry in California, way back, and I proudly modeled it after my years at NSBC. The Ministry of Pastor Myers lives on in all of us! May God comfort & keep the Family. See you in Heaven Pastor Myers!!! PS, say hello to my Mom & Dad. Thanks.
June Jacobs
January 16, 2016
So hard to know what to say. Pastor Myers was such a wonderful pastor and person. So important to my life. Sending love and comfort to all the Myers clan.
Kimberly Ono Yonan
January 16, 2016
Pastor Myers, I remember you as truly a man of God. May your family be comforted by memories and your love for them! I too have wonderful memories of Pastor & Mrs Myers at NSBC! Sending my love and sympathy,
Karen Kuzmanic-Wildner
January 15, 2016
My love and sympathy to the entire family. He will always live on through all of you. I have fond memories of Pastor Myers at North Shore Baptist Church.
Sherri Losee
January 14, 2016
Pastor Myers, you were truly a man of God. We all loved you.
Doreen Swan
January 14, 2016
We know Bill has earned his wings Gerry. May God's grace embrace and comfort you during this difficult time in your life. Affectionate hugs to all Bill's family. I am sure Bill will be sitting with God's son Jesus Christ when he has risen and all are judged.
January 14, 2016
I have many fond memories of Pastor Myers as a young boy growing up at North Shore Baptist Church in Chicago, and am grateful for his pastoral leadership even if I was too young at that time to understand or appreciate the way I do now. I send love and condolences to Gerry and the rest of the family from here in the Philippines.
Virgil Reeve
January 14, 2016
Evelyn & Virgil Reeve treasure the 50 years of memories we have been privileged to share with Gerry and Bill. Not the least is the special relationship we share her at Windsor Park where we have had great fellowship. I treasure Bill's last words on 12-31-15 at 3:40 PM after we shared his favorite hymn and we had prayer. He said: "Virgil, If I do not see you here again, I will see you in Heaven." Gerry shared her favorite text of John 14:1-3. We all know that Christ has kept His promise and that Bill is in his "place prepared." We celebrate our shared hope! Evelyn & Virgil Reeve
The Hultgren Family and Staff
January 14, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
January 13, 2016
Gerry, You are loved and held up to the Lord for his love and presence. You and
Bill made my life a life of service for the Lord. Thanks, Richard and Donna Axmann
Nathan Richard Kendall
January 13, 2016
I love you, dear Grandad.
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