Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Meyers, Lewis E.  July 3, 2012
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Ionia Sentinel-Standard - Sat. July 7, 2012

Lewis Edwin Meyers, 90, of Ionia, formerly of Lyons, passed away at Sparrow 
Hospital in Lansing on July 3, 2012. He was born on Dec. 12, 1921 in Sheridan 
the son of Edwin Clark and Lillian Mae (Yeomans) Meyers.

He was educated in Lyons area rural schools and then entered the Navy serving 
his country with pride during World War II. While home on leave he married his 
first wife, Edna Priest on May 24, 1945, who preceded him in death on Feb. 5, 
1964. He married Wanda May Pearl on Feb. 6, 1965 and the couple enjoyed 47 
years of marriage.

Lewis was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. and loved to fish. He enjoyed the 
great outdoors and building things with his hands. He was a great cook, took 
great care of Wanda and attended Shiloh Community Church.

In addition to his dear wife, Wanda, he is survived by his children, Shirley 
(James) Lytle of Lyons, Lillian (Tom) Tefft of Ionia, Sally Lauer of Sheridan, 
Laura (Al) Martin of Lyons and Randy Meyers of Lowell: step-children Carolyn 
(Tom) Kerr of Sheridan and Sandra Smalley of Ionia; 27 grandchildren; 42 great 
grandchildren; 31 great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and 
friends.

In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; 
sisters, Myrtle, Gladys and Madelyn; brothers, James and Fred; and a great 
grandson, Casey Hanline.

A Graveside Service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 13, at Oakwood 
Cemetery in Muir. Pastor Ken Harger will officiate and Military Honors will 
also take place. Those wishing to express sympathy are welcomed to consider a 
contribution in Lewis' memory to the benefit of his wife, Wanda. They may be 
mailed to 621 W. Riverside Drive, Ionia, MI 48846.

For additional information, please contact Verdun Family Funeral, 303 S. Bridge 
St., Belding, at (616)794-1300 or verdunfh.com.



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