Donald Eugene Myers, 91, of 525 S. Michigan St. Plymouth , died of natural causes in Pilgrim Manor Nursing Home at 3:15 a.m. on Wednesday, January 22, 2003. A former Dickson St. resident, Donald moved to Plymouth from Rochester in 1938. He was born in Culver, Ind. , on July 15, 1911 , the son of William J. and Daisy Oyler Myers. He attended Rutland School and additional studies in the field of electronics. On September 17, 1931 , in Culver, Donald and Sylvia Irene Polley were married. He first worked at Black and Bailey Hardware in Rochester. He then came to Plymouth with Montgomery Ward, afterwards working at John Meck Industries and the South Bend Bendix Corp. where he invented and improved production parts. Locally he had operated Myers Appliance Sales and Service, he was quite comfortable in sales with the various businesses he was involved in through the years. He had a passion for electronics, fixing, learning and passing on his knowledge. He loved vintage radios and was an active member of the Indiana Historical Radio Society. Having never really retired, he last worked in sales for Hammel Motors in Rochester . Donald and constant companion, his wife Sylvia enjoyed traveling in the southern states. Very patriotic, he loved his country and was a member of both the Marshall and Fulton County Historical Societies. He attended the Rochester First Church of God and the Plymouth Wesleyan Church . Donald is survived by Sylvia, his loving wife of nearly 72 years, and by their three daughters: Joyce E. (Max Wayne) Parsons, North Liberty ; Janet L. Bixel, Argos and Judith A. (George) Brown, Punta Gorda , Fla. Eleven grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren also survive his death. Donald was preceded in death by his parents and by an infant daughter, Betty Jean Myers. A sister, Edna Paquette and two brothers, Clarence and Milburn Myers have also died. Friends may visit with the family and celebrate his life from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2003 , in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St. , Plymouth . Funeral services for Donald will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2003 , in the Plymouth Wesleyan Church , 11203 S. Michigan St. , Plymouth , where friends may call one hour prior to services. The Reverend Robert Vardaman, retired pastor and Pastor Les Kephart, both of the Wesleyan Church , will officiate. Burial will be in New Oakhill Cemetery , Plymouth . Memorial gifts in Donald’s memory may be made to the Plymouth Wesleyan Church .
John Gilbert says
To anyone who may read this, I had not found out about Don’s passing for many years after the event. He was my mentor, giving me my first job in the field of antique radio repair when I was 12. Don was a good man and he and Sylvia took care of (and tolerated) me for many years of my childhood. I can only say ‘goodbye’ Don, and thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
John Gilbert says
To anyone who may read this, I had not found out about Don’s passing for many years after the event. He was my mentor, giving me my first job in the field of antique radio repair when I was 12. Don was a good man and he and Sylvia took care of (and tolerated) me for many years of my childhood. I can only say ‘goodbye’ Don, and thanks for pointing me in the right direction.