Shelley Bliss Mayer SAN MARCOS -- On Saturday, April 18, 2009, Shelley Mayer died of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Lt. Col Mayer, USMC (Ret), was born in Erie, Pennsylvania and lived in San Marcos. Shelley spent over 20 years in the United States Marine Corps where she served as both a company and battalion commander. She was one of the first women to serve in Beirut, Lebanon, and was also the first female Marine company officer at the U.S. Naval Academy. Following her retirement from the Marine Corps, she continued to serve her country by joining the Los Angeles Police Department. She patrolled the high profile area of West Hollywood and attained the rank of Corporal. Following her time with the LAPD, she pursued her concern for veterans and service members everywhere by joining the Patriot Guard. She and her fellow motorcyclists escorted and accompanied returning veterans who died in service to their country. She loved golfing, swimming, and people. At age 59, she died too soon, with many "missions" still to carry on. She is survived by her brother, Harry; and her sister, Barbara in North Carolina, and so many friends. She will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Allen Brothers Mortuary, San Marcos Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com
Shelley Bliss Mayer SAN MARCOS -- On Saturday, April 18, 2009, Shelley Mayer died of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Lt. Col Mayer, USMC (Ret), was born in Erie, Pennsylvania and lived in San Marcos. Shelley spent over 20 years in the United States Marine Corps where she served as both a company and battalion commander. She was one of the first women to serve in Beirut, Lebanon, and was also the first female Marine company officer at the U.S. Naval Academy. Following her retirement from the Marine Corps, she continued to serve her country by joining the Los Angeles Police Department. She patrolled the high profile area of West Hollywood and attained the rank of Corporal. Following her time with the LAPD, she pursued her concern for veterans and service members everywhere by joining the Patriot Guard. She and her fellow motorcyclists escorted and accompanied returning veterans who died in service to their country. She loved golfing, swimming, and people. At age 59, she died too soon, with many "missions" still to carry on. She is survived by her brother, Harry; and her sister, Barbara in North Carolina, and so many friends. She will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Allen Brothers Mortuary, San Marcos Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com
