Meyer, Henry T.
Service: Friday, November 21, 2008 11:00AM to 12:00PM at Sun City, California
Visitation: Thursday, November 20, 2008 04:00PM to 08:00PM at Sun City, California
HENRY "HANK" MEYER
Henry "Hank" Meyer died at home November 14, 2008. He was born September 30, 1931 in Staten Island, NY to Henry Sr. and Elizabeth Strobel Meyer, the oldest of nine children. He graduated from Port Richmond High School in 1948 and attended NY City College before enlisting in the Navy where he served aboard the Pacific Fleet during the Korean War. After discharge he worked for the Army at Ft. Wadsworth, Staten Island and attended several technical schools. He accepted employment at Burroughs Corp. in Pasadena, Calif. in 1957.
He returned to college, receiving his AS from Pasadena City College and BS from Calif. State University, LA. In 1979 he married Ellen Kemmeter, accepted a job as a computer marketing director in Silicon Valley, and moved to the Santa Cruz Mountains, where they lived for 17 years and had a son. In 1996 the family moved when he accepted a job in Fort Collins, Colorado. He suffered a brain stem stroke in 2004 and moved earlier this year to Menifee, Calif. to be closer to family members.
He was active in the Boy Scouts, Knights of Columbus, Right to Life, various parish activities and taught religious education classes.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen of Menifee, sons Thomas of Pasadena, and Matthew of Burbank and daughter Yvonne (Ed) Tejada of Menifee, two grandsons, Jason and Shawn, and a great-grandson. He is also survived by brothers Harold of Corona and Ray (Wendy) of Carson City, Nevada; and sisters Lorraine (Gerardo) Ramirez of Murrieta, Evelyn (Bob) Corrigan, Ruthann (Michel) Barrette, Karen Meyer, all of Carson City, Nevada; Agnes (Roger) De La Cruz of Molokai, Hawaii and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Dorothy Corrigan.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 29, 2008 from 4 to 8 pm at Miller-Jones Mortuary Sun City and Funeral Mass will be held at St. Vincent Ferrer at 11 am on Friday, November 21, 2008 followed by burial at Crestlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Hope Hospice, 29798 Haun Rd. St. 102, Sun City, CA.
Henry "Hank" Meyer died at home November 14, 2008. He was born September 30, 1931 in Staten Island, NY to Henry Sr. and Elizabeth Strobel Meyer, the oldest of nine children. He graduated from Port Richmond High School in 1948 and attended NY City College before enlisting in the Navy where he served aboard the Pacific Fleet during the Korean War. After discharge he worked for the Army at Ft. Wadsworth, Staten Island and attended several technical schools. He accepted employment at Burroughs Corp. in Pasadena, Calif. in 1957.
He returned to college, receiving his AS from Pasadena City College and BS from Calif. State University, LA. In 1979 he married Ellen Kemmeter, accepted a job as a computer marketing director in Silicon Valley, and moved to the Santa Cruz Mountains, where they lived for 17 years and had a son. In 1996 the family moved when he accepted a job in Fort Collins, Colorado. He suffered a brain stem stroke in 2004 and moved earlier this year to Menifee, Calif. to be closer to family members.
He was active in the Boy Scouts, Knights of Columbus, Right to Life, various parish activities and taught religious education classes.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen of Menifee, sons Thomas of Pasadena, and Matthew of Burbank and daughter Yvonne (Ed) Tejada of Menifee, two grandsons, Jason and Shawn, and a great-grandson. He is also survived by brothers Harold of Corona and Ray (Wendy) of Carson City, Nevada; and sisters Lorraine (Gerardo) Ramirez of Murrieta, Evelyn (Bob) Corrigan, Ruthann (Michel) Barrette, Karen Meyer, all of Carson City, Nevada; Agnes (Roger) De La Cruz of Molokai, Hawaii and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Dorothy Corrigan.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 29, 2008 from 4 to 8 pm at Miller-Jones Mortuary Sun City and Funeral Mass will be held at St. Vincent Ferrer at 11 am on Friday, November 21, 2008 followed by burial at Crestlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Hope Hospice, 29798 Haun Rd. St. 102, Sun City, CA.
17 Comments
To a dear old friend I say "farewell".
Henry and I have been dear friends since childhood days on Staten Island, NY. In recent years our friendship has grown even closer. Thanks to the aid of the cyber-space
e-mails.
I shall miss him deeply but I know now he has found eternal peace with his Lord.
I had the privelege to faithshare with Hank at our parish in Fort Collins, CO for two years (2002-2004). He was a man of faith and dedicated to family. He was seeking the Kingdom of Heaven - and I pray that he found his comfort upon death in the Arms of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He has remained in my prayers these last 4 years and I will continue to pray for him and his family. Ellen - may you find your comfort in the Heavenly Father's gentle embrace!
Jeff and I just want to express our condolensces and to let you know that you and Hank are in our thoughts and prayers. God will comfort you. I know because I lost my mom this year too. It's not easy and we are thinking of you. We miss you at St. Elizabeth and hope you will come back for a visit someday.
Gail and Jeff Spencer
Ellen,
Suzanne and I would like you to know that you have our deepest sympathies. We are grateful to have known you and Hank. You enriched our lives and the northern Colorado community.
Dear Ellen and family,
We were deeply saddened with the "passing" of Henry, our dear friend for so many years. Our heartfelt sympathy go out to you and your family.
We know he now rests in eternal peace.
Ellen,
My deepest sympathy for you and your family. I know it's been tough the last few years. We were sad to see you leave the community here in Fort Collins, but we knew that it was the best for Hank to be closer to family.
God bless and know that he is no longer in pain.
Ellen,
We send our sympathy to you and your family. We know that it was a struggle the last few years. Each one of us would be blessed to have someone like you to care for us.
Take great care,
John and Janene
My Dear Hank, It is very difficult to think that you have had to leave this world so soon. It has been very difficult for you and Ellen the last few years. She is a jewel. I know you are in a wonderful place. I will fondly remember all our work together at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. You and I rushing around with all those roses for Mother's Day brings a smile. You have been a good soldier for the unborn and I will dedicate my work here in your memory. Rest in peace dear friend. All my love, Margaret
Dear Ellen,
We were so sad to hear the news of Hank's death. It has been a rough few years for you since his stroke. May he rest in peace. God bless you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Saxton, Charleen, Laurel and Austin
I keep all those very special faith sharings with Hank at the parish. Also with you Ellen specially at your home. May your heart be filled with the gentle presence of Mary and all my prayers for both of you and your children.
I keep all those very special faith sharings with Hank at the parish. Also with you Ellen specially at your home. May your heart be filled with the gentle presence of Mary and all my prayers for both of you and your children.
I keep all those very special faith sharings with Hank at the parish. Also with you Ellen specially at your home. May your heart be filled with the gentle presence of Mary and all my prayers for both of you and your children.
I keep all those very special faith sharings with Hank at the parish. Also with you Ellen specially at your home. May your heart be filled with the gentle presence of Mary and all my prayers for both of you and your children.
I keep all those very special faith sharings with Hank at the parish. Also with you Ellen specially at your home. May your heart be filled with the gentle presence of Mary and all my prayers for both of you and your children.
I keep all those very special faith sharings with Hank at the parish. Also with you Ellen specially at your home. May your heart be filled with the gentle presence of Mary and all my prayers for both of you and your children.
Dear Ellen, I am a St. Joseph's classmate. Jack Brauer has been keeping me up to-date on you. I just wanted you to know I am sorry to hear about your husband Hank. I want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.