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John Meyers Obituary
John "Jack"
Meyers
SPRINGFIELD - John "Jack" Meyers, 75, of Springfield, IL, died at 11:00 pm Thursday, April 28, 2011 at his home. He was born on July 22, 1935 in Springfield, IL to Oliver and Goldie Martin Meyers. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother; William Meyers and one sister; Betty Hollis. He married Gertrude "Trudy" Duckworth on November 8, 1958 and she survives. Also surviving are one daughter; Trudy Ann (Eric) Thompson of Valrico, FL, two sons; John Meyers of San Diego, CA and Thomas Meyers of Springfield, two grandchildren; Isabella and Gabriele Thompson and several nieces and nephews.
A resident of Springfield most of his life, Jack retired from the State of Illinois Department of Mental Health after 30 years of service. He attended Trinity United Methodist Church. Jack played with Spammy's Golf League and Wild Wednesday Golf Group and coached many youth baseball and basketball teams in the Northend of Springfield.
Visitation: 10am – 12 noon Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Staab Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 12 noon Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at Staab Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Thompson officiating.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Meyers
GARY & DEBBIE NEWELL
April 25, 2019
jack was one of are best friends ! what a very kind & nice man !!!!!!!!
Tom McCarthy
May 3, 2011
Trudy & Family
You have my condolence. I worked with John and he coached my sons John & Phillip.
Tom McCarthy
Joe Crifasi
May 3, 2011
Tommy,
I just heard about the passing of your father,our prayers are with you and your family. Your father was a good friend and neighbor. May God Bless your family during these difficult times.
debbie newell
May 2, 2011
Trudy & Family
We are soooo sorry to hear about Mr. Meyers(remember on 22nd he always told me not to to call him Mr.Meyers of course that was years ago)Never forget all the games we attended together with Bill & Midge, starting at Fairview w/Basketball. Remember Gary & Jack at the Basketball game with their "Here's the Beef" t'shirts . Ohhh-sooo many memories. I remember when Jack loved my fried zucchini I used to send over. You both were great neighbors and we will never forget those times
Gary & Debbie Newell
May 2, 2011
Tommy,
We were very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Thinking of you and praying for your family.
Jeff and Heather Reeves
Brad & Kathy Herring
May 2, 2011
John and Family,
Our Prayers and our hearts go out to your and your family.
Helen J Pokora
May 2, 2011
Trudy and family, I am so sorry to learn of Jack's loss. We used to be one big family when we worked together at Mental Health for all those years. We also had some good times at Troopers Lodge. My thoughts and prayers will be with you in the coming days.
Brad & Marlo Wallace
May 2, 2011
Tommy,
Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Find strength in all those great memories of this one of a kind individual.
Kim Smith
May 2, 2011
Tommy,
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
May 2, 2011
Trudy and family. I will never forget the "good old days". Please accept my deepest condolences. Janice Arnold
Margie Woodcox-Johnson
May 1, 2011
My thoughts & prayers are with the entire family. I have great memories of growing up across the street from you. He will be missed.
May 1, 2011
Tommy and family. I am sorry for your loss. The Derek Hughes family.
Jeremy Lowe
May 1, 2011
To the Meyers family, I am so sorry for the loss of John. He was a great man and a great friend to my Dad and family. I know it is so hard to lose someone you love so much, and our prayers are with you. If it gives you any comfort, I would like to think that my Dad and John are reunited again. We are praying for you in this difficult time. -Jeremy, Amy and Christian Lowe
May 1, 2011
Trudy - John was an exceptional guy - one of the best!
I so enjoyed working with him and you at Mental Health and in later years, our visits at Shop and Save. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Andy and Carolyn Patterson
James Van Houten
May 1, 2011
Trudy and family. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian Angel to watch over you. I still have fond memories of the evenings spent in Woody's front yard. Jack will always be in my memories. Jim & Sandy Van Houten
Sonny Day
May 1, 2011
I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought, and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love! My deepest condolences!!!
Joy Hammuck
May 1, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Meyers family. I have great memories of Jack as a pretty permanent guest of the Meyers house. He was like a second dad to me as a young teenager. You are all in my prayers.
Joy (Dilbaitis) Hammuck
May 1, 2011
Trudy and family: I don't know if you remember us or not its been a long time but Jack and my husband Michael were cousins. Michael has been gone now 13 years. Jack's dad, Ollie and Michael's dad, Mike, were brothers. So sorry to hear about Jack and our sympathy goes to you and yours. Michael is my guardian angel and now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you and yours. God Bless You. Donna Meyers and family.
Lorene and Bob Nika
May 1, 2011
To Ms. Meyers, Trudy and Tommy, it would be hard to find a more kind and compassionate person than
Mr. Meyers. The time we spent on 22nd Street as neighbors allowed us to get to know him and we were the ones that benefitted from that friendship the most. Heaven is celebrating the arrival of a wonderful person. God Bless the Meyer's Family.
Gary Moser
May 1, 2011
Trudy and family
We lost a very good person in Jack. I still remember fondly the days spent at baseball and football practice with the dogs watching the boys. I think we enjoyed that more than the games. He will be in my prayers.
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