Greta Meyer Obituary

Stockton, CA

April 6, 1918 - March 17, 2006

Greta Meyer, age 87, passed away peacefully at Hospice House on Friday, March 17, 2006. She was born in Hordë Germany. In 1947 she immigrated to the United States along with her late husband Fred Meyer. She resided in Stockton and was very active in the community. Greta graduated from the UOP in 1966. She taught German at Lincoln High School and retired in 1981. She was active in AAUW, Hadassah, League of Women Voters and Friends of the Library. Greta had a love for languages and met with her French Group for over 20 years. She is survived by her daughter, Veronica Harr (Bill) of Stockton; granddaughters, Laura and Jennifer Harr.

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, 2737 Pacific Ave. Stockton.

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Published by The Record on Mar. 28, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Greta Meyer

14 Entries

Eleanor Shimeall

March 25, 2019

My dear friend and colleague has been greatly missed. I recall many happy years when we were both teaching languages at Lincoln High School. How very nice to still remember her this way.
eleanor Shimeall

Greta, 2000

April 24, 2006

Peggy Guttieri

April 11, 2006

Greta thoughtfully sent notes which might include a newspaper clipping and affirmed the work/life of others. She always had an article of interest to spark our discussion group and was passionate about her new country.

April 11, 2006

Greta was one of the first League members I met when I joined. She always had throughtful opinions and added a great deal to our discussions. I'll miss her.

Barbara Walker

Eleanor Shimeall

April 10, 2006

To Veronica and girls

We have lost a dear friend, and a world citizen. We've known her through AAUW, LWVSJV, Peace groups, Lincoln High school faculty and staff, and hundreds of students. She cared for so many and I feel honored to have called her good friend. We met for at least breakfast when I returned to Stockton just to see each other and exchange hugs. Otherwise our short notes kept us in touch as if I had not left her 10 years ago. You three "girls" have a great lady to emulate.

Kathy Schick

April 10, 2006

Greta was an inspiration and encouraged me while I pursued a higher degree in biology as an adult. We also shared an intense interest in international issues.

George & Bev Blum

April 9, 2006

We knew Greta as a gracious, kind and generous person, a friend for many years, a teacher, and a passionate supporter of many groups working for a better world - AAUW, Planned Parenthood, the Unitarian Church, ACLU, and League of Women Voters (we licked many stamps together for the newsletter.)She always kept her mind active, reading and enjoying a book discussion group.I recall her sharing her war experiences at the S.J.Storytellers Guild. She and George regularly swapped French and German periodicals for the joy of keeping up foreign languages. She spoke often of you, Veronica, and her precious granddaughters. She made the world a better place.

George and Bev Blum

Nancy Brownlow (Papais)

April 1, 2006

I met Greta Meyer when I attended Jack and Jill nursery school with her daughter in 1956. I always enjoyed my times at the Meyers' home during play times with Veronica and remember that Greta always had something thought provoking to say. I remember how funny their dog "Cookie" was. I also remember family get-togethers to go sledding or boating and how much fun it was. Even though I was a child, Greta always treated me with respect and consideration. I will always remember that. Nancy Brownlow (Papais)

Marit Mortensen-Bird

April 1, 2006

I remember Greta Meyer as the mother of one of my neighborhood playmates (back in the very early 1960's)who joined in the fun of our imagination. I recall mudpies and other delights that she participated in. Thank you for the memories, Greta.

Cecilia and Eberhard Schwierzke

March 30, 2006

We will always remember Greta for being a good friend. She enjoyed coming to our house for lunch and listening us playing the piano and accordeon. I am glad I saw her several times in the Hospice and said good bye to her before she passed away. We love her and miss her . Cecilia and Eberhard Schwierzke

Janet Bonner

March 28, 2006

Greta was a member of the Humanist Discussion group at the UU Church. I will always remember her devotion to the Dalai Lama and his books. The world will miss her as an advocate for peace.

Carolyn Martin

March 28, 2006

Greta's life inspired us. She had a wonderful mind and enjoyed life every day. I knew Greta through AAUW and always enjoyed working with her. She lived close to my house and I frequently stopped to talk to her as she was walking her dog or watching life from her garage. My thoughts are with her family and friends.

Danita Davis

March 28, 2006

It was a pleasure to meet Greta. I worked with her from Kaiser. She was so proud of her granddtrs. and she was one of the most interesting, youthful seniors that I have met. She will surely be missed but she has a more perfect home now. Please accept my condolences and may God rest her soul.

Sharon Westafer

March 28, 2006

Greta always had words of praise and encouragement. She never stopped learning and was an inspiration to me. I will miss her.

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