Anthony (Tony) Myers

Anthony (Tony) Myers obituary, Huntertown, IN

Anthony (Tony) Myers

Anthony Myers Obituary

Published by D. O. McComb and Sons - Pine Valley on Mar. 1, 2012.
Anthony "Tony" Myers, 73, peacefully passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, RI, he was a 1955 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Tony most currently worked as VP/COO at East Texas Medical Center and served as President of Paramedics Plus, retiring in July 2011. Tony joined the Fort Wayne Fire Department in 1962, serving as Fire Chief from 1980 to 1984. Surviving are his wife, Linda Panyard Myers of Huntertown, daughter, Christine (Cliff) Bowers of Angola, daughter, Lynn (Kevin) Lee of Fort Wayne, daughter, Michele Krakowski of Brownsburg, IN, daughter, Jil (Ashley Black) Myers of Sarasota, FL, stepson, Matthew (Pamela) Jones of Bothell, WA, stepdaughter, Carrie (Joshua) Jones Cranfill of Fort Wayne, and 9 grandchildren. Tony was preceded in death by father, Frank Voltas, and mother, Concetta Zundell. Service is 10:30 am, Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, with 1 hour calling prior. Calling at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Rd. Tuesday, March 6, 2012 from 2 - 5 pm & 7 - 9 pm with a vigil service at 4pm. Memorials may be made to the St. Mary's Soup Kitchen or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.

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June 7, 2012

Ree GIbbons posted to the memorial.

March 19, 2012

Myers Family posted to the memorial.

March 14, 2012

Sherlyn Fortlage posted to the memorial.

Marga OKeefe

March 1, 2012

Linda, I am so very sorry for your loss. Tony was a good man and you were so lucky to have shared your life with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

Smith Dental Care

March 3, 2012

Dear Linda and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking and praying for you and your family. Dr. Roy Smith and the entire staff of Smith Dental Care

Mark & Lisa Postma

March 2, 2012

Linda,

We will forever have fond memories of your visits and time we spent togther.We will never forget the conversation and laughter we shared. Most importantly we never forget the things Tony did for us . He was truly a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

God Bless,

Mark & Lisa Postma

Laura Cox

March 1, 2012

I am so sorry Linda. Tony was a great man. I pray you feel God's peace during this difficult time.

Greg LaMay

March 2, 2012

You were a great man, father, and husband.

Time will ease the pain, but the memory will sustain

Tricia

March 2, 2012

This world will not be the same place with out Tony. It is with much sorrow that I send my love and prayers for all you were lucky enough to know him.

Vickie Ward Goblirsch

March 1, 2012

Linda & Family I was sorry to hear of Tony's passing I will keep you all in my prayer. God Bless you all !
Vickie Ward Goblirsch

Cathy & Gary Gibbons

March 2, 2012

Linda,

Our heartfelt sympathy to you in this time of great sorrow.
May God and friends surround you with love and support.

Sincerely,

Gary & Cathy Gibbons

Johan Klehs

March 2, 2012

Tony Myers was a pleasure to work with. He taught all of us a lot about the EMS business. Our hearts and prayers go out to his wife Linda and his family.

Ray and Pat Woolard

March 4, 2012

We were neighbors in East Lake Woods until we moved to Tyler, Tx to be near the hospital and doctors. Tony was a very pleasant person, caring, and giving.

Ronnie LaMotte

March 2, 2012

Tony was a great boss over EMS and will be missed. To the family, Prayers are with you.

Mike Panyard

March 9, 2012

Dear Linda,
Our sincere sympathy on your loss and God's gain.
Mike & Lydia Panyard

Debbie McLaughlin

March 1, 2012

To my little sis Linda,
My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband Tony. I am sending you all my love, thoughts and prayers. May God watch over you and help you through this most difficult time in your life. I wish I could take the pain away. Tony was a great brother-in-law. He will be so missed by so very many. I LOVE YOU !!
Your Big Sis,
Debbie

Ree GIbbons

June 7, 2012

Linda,

Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers on the passing of your husband; may precious memories help ease your sorrow....you have a beautiful family, and I'm sure they will be your Strength for each new day.
My sympathy goes to you and your loved ones.

Take care, and God bless you.

Love,
Ree

Jim Speier

March 5, 2012

I am very sorry to hear of Tony's passing. I enjoyed several years of working with him here at ETMC. He was a great mentor to me and taught me much about how to be a better person and manager. Tony you touched the lives of many people over the years, YOU WILL BE MISSED. Thank you for everything you did for me. You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless You All.

Daniel Hoce & Pamela Kuo

March 7, 2012

May God Bless You, and comfort You at this time. Your in our thoughts and prayers always. Thank you for everything Mr.Meyers!

Melody Westmoreland

March 1, 2012

I am sorry to hear of Tony's passing. He was our GM in Washington State in the early 1990's. God Bless, and condolences to the family.

Rob Glasper

March 5, 2012

Dear Aunt Linda,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss; he was such a great man and we are all so proud of the wonderful things he accomplished during his lifetime. He touched so many lives in a positive manner and he will forever be remembered in our hearts. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you.

Love,

Robbie

Robert Otto Schweppe and Chris Schweppe

March 5, 2012

To our very close friend. You will be so very missed. Thanks for terrific memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kathy & Herb Hecht

March 1, 2012

Your family & you are in our prayers & thoughts. When someone you love becomes a memory-The memory becomes a treasure.

John and Jackie de Noyelles

March 2, 2012

We are so sorry to hear about Tony. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.
We Texans are so fortunate to have had you and Tony in our community. He will be missed.

gloria jones

March 5, 2012

Dear Linda and family, So sorry for your loss, very glad you are back in Fort Wayne close to family and friends. Thinking of you all, Love Gloria and Jack

Beth and Merlin Eck

March 2, 2012

Linda,
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We miss you walking in the neighborhood.
Love, Merlin and Beth Eck

Annetta Wells Payne

March 3, 2012

Linda -- I was sad to read of Tony's death. I know you are hurting and I am praying for you to receive strength to go on without him. I always enjoyed seeing your beautiful face on facebook. Your Tyler Garden Club friend. Annetta Wells Payne

Chris and Jenny Vogel

March 5, 2012

Aunt Linda,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you. We love you!
Love, Chris, Jenny, Jacob & Alyssa

Karen Sadler

March 5, 2012

We will always remember the wonderful times we shared with you and "Papa Tony" at all the grandsons occasions. We are all richer for having known such a great man as Tony. Our love goes out to you Linda, and the family at this most difficult time.
Karen and Dave Sadler

Sherlyn Fortlage

March 14, 2012

Linda,
Mark and I were deeply saddened to hear of Tony's passing. He was a devoted husband to you and a dear friend to all of us.
We will cherish his memory. We know your sorrows are very great at this time, and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

Sherlyn and Mark Fortlage

David Gelfund

March 2, 2012

I met Tony at TRAA in the late 1980's. He ran a tight ship for sure and a model for others to follow. He will be sorely missed! Wishing the family comfort in this time.

Myers Family

March 19, 2012

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Bethany Freiburger

March 5, 2012

Chris,Lynn, Michelle and Jill, So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time. Take comfort in all the good memories. Love, The Freiburger Family, Tom, Bethany, and kids.

Paula Bradfield

March 3, 2012

Chris, Lynn, Michelle and Jil, My deepest sympathies and thoughts are with you at this news. He was a big part of my life for most of my childhood,as were all of you. Praying for you all. With loving thoughts, Paula (Baumgartner) Bradfield

March 3, 2012

Sorry to hear about your Tony's death. I was a boyhood friend of Tony's. We extend our deepest sympathy to the family.

Mike Schlink
Plano, TX

March 3, 2012

Linda and family, so sorry for your loss, glad you are back close to family.
Love, Gloria and Jack

Lou Mowan

March 3, 2012

I knew Tony in the 60's & 70's. He was a great guy. I am very sorry to read this

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