Edwin L. Myers
– July 20, 2016
EDWIN L. MYERS
Edwin L. Myers died peacefully at Aperion Care on July 20, 2016, in Kokomo, Indiana at the age of 88. Captain Myers was formerly a U.S. Navy Pilot, and Chicago Public School teacher/administrator. He completed graduate degrees from Northwestern University in Child Guidance and Educational Administration. Throughout his life, Ed enjoyed fishing and tennis. In retirement he took pride in the Organ Club, the Men’s Choir and pickle ball in Sun City Center, Florida.
Edwin is survived by his son Robert E. (Stacey) Myers of Muncie, Indiana; one daughter Laura A. (Keith) Stamper of River Grove, Illinois; grandchildren Savannah and McKenna of Muncie,Indiana.
He is preceded in death by Barbara A. Myers of Deerfield, Illinois, father Edwin L. and mother Fannie M. Myers of Chicago; also two sisters Margaret Riedel of Lombard, Illinois and Susan Eng of Harris, Minnesota.
A memorial service and military service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, August 13, 2016, at High Street United Methodist Church, 219 S. High Street, Muncie, Indiana. Pastor Dale Mendenhall will officiate. A visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. All are welcome to attend and celebrate. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to <a href="http://www.munciehighstreet.com" target="_blank">High Street UMC Foundation</a> at 219 S. High Street, Muncie, IN 47305. Ellers Mortuary, Kokomo, Indiana is handling arrangements. You may read Ed’s obituary at <a href="http://www.ellersmortuary.com/obituaries" target="_blank">ellersmortuary.com</a> where you can sign the guestbook or share a personal message to the family.
Edwin L. Myers died peacefully at Aperion Care on July 20, 2016, in Kokomo, Indiana at the age of 88. Captain Myers was formerly a U.S. Navy Pilot, and Chicago Public School teacher/administrator. He completed graduate degrees from Northwestern University in Child Guidance and Educational Administration. Throughout his life, Ed enjoyed fishing and tennis. In retirement he took pride in the Organ Club, the Men’s Choir and pickle ball in Sun City Center, Florida.
Edwin is survived by his son Robert E. (Stacey) Myers of Muncie, Indiana; one daughter Laura A. (Keith) Stamper of River Grove, Illinois; grandchildren Savannah and McKenna of Muncie,Indiana.
He is preceded in death by Barbara A. Myers of Deerfield, Illinois, father Edwin L. and mother Fannie M. Myers of Chicago; also two sisters Margaret Riedel of Lombard, Illinois and Susan Eng of Harris, Minnesota.
A memorial service and military service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, August 13, 2016, at High Street United Methodist Church, 219 S. High Street, Muncie, Indiana. Pastor Dale Mendenhall will officiate. A visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. All are welcome to attend and celebrate. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to <a href="http://www.munciehighstreet.com" target="_blank">High Street UMC Foundation</a> at 219 S. High Street, Muncie, IN 47305. Ellers Mortuary, Kokomo, Indiana is handling arrangements. You may read Ed’s obituary at <a href="http://www.ellersmortuary.com/obituaries" target="_blank">ellersmortuary.com</a> where you can sign the guestbook or share a personal message to the family.