Ursula Myers Obituary

ALBANY Ursula Myers, of Albany, formerly of Plattsburgh, N.Y., died on March 18, 2006 at Villa Mary Immaculate Nursing Home with her loving family at her bedside. Ursula Henriette Alwine Marquardt was born December 18, 1922 in Lubeck, Germany, the daughter of Wilhelm Theobald Julius Marquardt and Henriette Dorothea Elise Bode Marquardt. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Hamburg, where Ursula spent her youth. Following high school, she completed four years of training and began her career as a laboratory technologist. She was married in Germany and moved to Plattsburgh in 1949 with her husband, Harry J. Myers. Ursula resumed working in her chosen field in Plattsburgh at Physicians Hospital and retired as a supervisor of the Hematology Department at CVPH Medical Center after 33 years. Ursula was a devoted and loving mother. She endeared herself to everyone with her kindness and beautiful smile. She enjoyed the company of many dear friends while taking long walks, gardening, attending classical music concerts, operas and museums, and traveling throughout Europe. After her retirement, she became a docent at Plattsburgh State University Art Museum and as a member of Champlain Valley Quilter's Guild, she stitched many beautiful quilts for family and friends with the uniqueness of each recipient in mind. Ursula was preceded in death by her husband, parents and sister, Hannelore Marquardt Buck of Hamburg, Germany. Survivors include children, Nancy Myers (Laurence Pardi) of Altamont, Carol Myers Schaffer of Slingerlands, Thomas Myers of Cohoes, Joseph Myers of Stephentown and Elise (Robert) Biernacki of Glenmont; grandchildren, Kirstan Conley of New York City, Travis Myers of Saratoga Springs, Kyle and Joseph Myers Jr. of Stephentown, Courtney, Robert and Sophia Biernacki of Glenmont; goddaughter, Sarah Van Leeuwen; many nieces and nephews and dear friends in Germany, Hans Buck; brother-in-law, Gabriele Buck Wagner (Peter); niece, Sophie Buck; great-nieces and several cousins. A memorial service will be held at noon, May 20, 2006 at St. John's Catholic Church in Plattsburgh. Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Those who wish may make contributions in Ursula's memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research-Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Apr. 2, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Ursula Myers

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Kirstan Conley

April 30, 2006

My Omi carried herself like a lady, with her shoulders squared, chin up, head held always high. I remember her dignity and grace.

She smiled easily, taught me the chicken dance while laughing with her friends, and took me to Tanglewood and the New York City Ballet. I remember her joy.

She talked about the Black Forest, picked flowers and showed me how to find wild berries. I remember her sense of wonder.

She explained how Vivaldi's Four Seasons represents the stages of our lives. I remember her wisdom.

She knitted and quilted and sewed. I remember her resourcefulness.

She taught me how to thread a needle and stitch in a straight line. I remember her patience.

She let me play with her makeup, try to style her hair and go through a lifetime's worth of personal treasures. I remember her openness.

She would slip my hand into her fur muffler on cold winter nights and let me wear her sweaters in public, even though they were too big. I remember her warmth.

She hid Easter baskets when I was too old to believe but young enough to need the attention. I remember her thoughtfulness.

She bought me my first teddy bear, gave me socks with the words "you're number one," praised my poetry and pretended I could draw and sing. I remember her support.

She said that when life knocks us down, we have to lift ourselves back up, by our own bootstraps, if necessary. I remember her strength.

She took my mother and I into her home when I was still in a crib. I remember her love.

Charles, Tanner Bushey

April 10, 2006

Our condolences to the Myers family for the lost of a wonderful, interesting, kind soul & mother. May she rest in peace knowing what a great job she did with her children & the difference she made in this world.

Sincerely,

Trish, Charles, Tanner Bushey

angie lambert

April 3, 2006

i was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. she was a very special lady. i have a lot of fond memories of her. my prayers and thoughts are with the family.

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