Dr. Ray Herbert Meyers, DDS, born June 13, 1940 in Los Angeles to Herbert and Carmen Meyers died Tuesday. April 5, 2016 of complications of congestive heart failure and recurrent prostate cancer. Ray was trying to get ahead of what he thought was severe nerve pain but turned out to be more complex and severe than his body could survive. He fought the good fight for over a month in the hospital, rehab centers and eventually home when his prognosis was certain. The whole time he charmed his doctors, nurses and home care assistants in the way only Ray could, stealing smiles, kisses and hugs while putting everyone else at ease.
He can now join his parents, his son Scotty and Adrian in heaven where they are continuing to play his favorite games of liar's dice, casino, and gin rummy while watching any UCLA team sport, pro golf, NASCAR , soccer, the Giants, Warriors and the 49ers. I'm sure all the angels have lined up to join the party!
Ray had the midas touch in terms of his profession, as he made dentistry look easy and made all the teeth he touched turn to gold, both literally and figuratively. He made even the most fearsome patients comfortable, through his good looks, charm or that back room cabinet that made all his patients look forward to their appointment. Each and every patient knew he cared and felt happy that he or she was his best friend.
Ray's sense of humor and zest for life will be especially missed by his surviving children: Jeff, Greg, Ray, and Erika Meyers. He also leaves his loving sister, Rose (Tootsie) Gavica Meyers and her husband Joe, plus his former spousal units and close friends, Iris Meyers, Alma Meyers, and Rosa Sandoval Meyers.
Ray made the smile of everyone he knew brighter due to his outstanding dental work and unforgettable, quirky and kind persona.
He wouldn't want us to be upset now but rather to toast his new adventure and smile. We can just hear him telling us his favorite saying during difficult moments- "Rax " meaning just relax, it will be okay. We're all trying, right?
In lieu of flowers , please send any donations in Ray's memory to the incredible Marin Hospice by the Bay team.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Apr. 7 to Apr. 10, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Ray Meyers

24 Entries

ERnie Giachetti

April 1, 2025

A memory: EVERY time I have a cup of tea,I think of Ray.When we were in dental school he taught me how to get that last drop from the tea bag. Place the soaked tea bag in the spoon and wind the string twice around the bag, squeezing it. Thanks for the tip ,and your dear friendship.

Sherri

October 31, 2024

He was my dentist when I was a kid - I loved him so sad to hear he is gone. He was a special man dentist and friend. He made me feel special. Not sure

Sherri Murdah

Jules & Yvonne Weiss

April 3, 2023

Ray was a mensch, a great guy, a funny fellow & a
very capable dentist....We miss you dear Ray....!!!
Jules & Yvonne

jules weiss

July 26, 2022

My wife, Yvonne, was a patient of Ray's for well over
30 years, loved Ray, and thought highly of him. I was his patient for 20 some years, and his dentistry was virtually pain free, for his jokes &
upbeat style took one's mind off of any discomfort........................

Curtis Roe

February 1, 2022

He was the best! I miss him very much. My teeth miss him too.

Ernie Giachetti

April 2, 2021

Your email reminded me of a unique clinical experience Ray had when we were seniors. Ray was taking a final upper jaw impression on a denture patient that had but ONE very wobbly tooth left. Well, when Ray removed the impression tray . . . out came the tooth in the impression! Ray's immediate comment : "Do I get credit for an extraction?" I was there and saw the tooth sticking out of the impression.

Paul Springer

March 13, 2019

I am shocked. He was a friend since I was maybe twelve years old. I am just schocked. What an outstanding human being! He was a friend of my father too. Requiescat in pace.

JULES WEISS

June 15, 2016

Ray lit up the whole room......Been going to him

for over 35 years and he definitely practiced

'painless dentistry'.....I'm talking about his

jokes and irrepressible personality...(actually

I told him a lot jokes too...we made each other

hysterical with laughter). Ray was a sweet,

wonderful guy we will all miss.

Jules Weiss

Ron Barber

May 12, 2016

Ray always made the dentist visit fun! He greeted everyone like family and made us all smile. He will be greatly missed.

Rebecca Dell'Eva

April 21, 2016

May God Be with you all at this time, Loved hearing all the stories of how much mischief he got into with my mother his cousin Martha Carlos, she always talks of their antics !!Although he was my Godfather, I unfortunately not seen him in many , many years ...He had many angels to guide him home, Love to all his Goddaughter Rebecca

Sylvia Bronson

April 17, 2016

Love you, Ray! Such great memories with you and the fam--including my first-ever sleepover at your guys' house at age 2...pancake breakfast! ;) Thinking of you, Erika and (little) Ray.

Alison Foster

April 16, 2016

Ray was a gift to this world. There will never be anyone like him. My condolences to his entire family. His spirit is too powerful to ever truly die and he is brightening smiles in the next life as he did here.

Kim Silva

April 16, 2016

What a legend of a man, dentist, father, and true zesty character Ray Meyers was. Sending love to the entire Meyers family. He and Scotty will always hold such a precious place in my heart. ❤

Samantha Miller

April 12, 2016

In memory of Ray and support of his family. Our love and prayers go out to his sons, Jeff and Greg, and to Iris...you are in our thoughts.

peta cooper

April 10, 2016

To the Meyers Family, I'm very sorry to hear about Ray's passing - he was my first dentist when I was little. My parents Therese & Peter Cooper really liked Ray too. I can still hear Ray's infectious laugh and will always remember his sense of humor. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

ernie giachetti

April 9, 2016

To the Meyers family, Iris, Rosa et. al.
Ray was a truly great guy- our class president and the guy that put together our reunions. A terrific "people person" who was a wonderful dentist(having referred a number of patients to his office). Ray was always upbeat and will be remembered with that perpetual smile. He was "the class" of our class. Ernie Giachetti.

John Mundy

April 8, 2016

Sorry for the loss of Ray. He was the greatest. Caring for all. layHe and I closed his office and went to have a drink and play dice.

Great man and great times.

Henry Hempfling

April 8, 2016

I will miss you and the scotch with the liars dice on the side , every time I watch w.c.fields in the dentist movie I know now where you got your shortcuts in dentistry. You will always be my dentist.......henry a.h

Kathie Lowry

April 8, 2016

He had a way of making us all love going to the dentist. His spirit and his sense of humor always made the day brighter. I'm so sorry. This happened too early. My thoughts and best wishes are with his family.

Bruce Philipie

April 8, 2016

Ray, you always called me your brother and your children uncle thru all our years together since the 70's. The little league years with you and your children was such joy. All the trouble we got into will never be forgotten. I will love and miss you always. Enjoy your time with Scottie and Adrian and save me a place at the table with Panda, Arcima, Walker, and Barry. I love you always Brother....

janet Rydberg-Isely

April 8, 2016

Have so many fond memories of Ray at 490 Post St. I would try and make my appts late to enjoy what was hidden in the back cabinet. My sister and I were going to visit him at his office a few yrs ago then found he had retired already. A charmer he was. He is surely at peace and having a party up there in Heaven

Jane Rydberg

April 8, 2016

Oh, the stories that we his patients could tell. I loved this man who made me laugh, filled my heart and mouth with gold, sang at appointments, wore white bucks and celebrated Hawaiin Fridays and "happy after hours" with my sister and me. When he moved to his "new" office at 490 Post, he asked me if I liked his waiting room chairs. When I replied yes,he said "thanks, you bought them for me".
Oh what a loss to this world.

April 7, 2016

To:
Tootsie and Sonny's children.
I was saddened to hear of Sonny's passing. I will always remember his beautiful smile.
My prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Sandy Dannis Doerr & Dan Dannis

Todd Kniess

April 7, 2016

You will be missed Ray. It was an honor and a pleasure to know you. You were one of a kind! RIP

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