Kansas City Star August 5, 2015
DA Meyers, 90, of Carrollton, Mo., passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015, to be with his heavenly Father. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at St. Mary's Catholic Church Carrollton, with the Most Reverend Bishop Robert Finn as the celebrant. Burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be at 10:30 a.m. prior to Mass. There will also be a visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Meyers Funeral Chapel, Blue Springs, Mo., where the Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jimmy Meyers American Legion Baseball Scholarship c/o Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 West Main St., Blue Springs, MO 64015.
DA was born June 27, 1925, in Kansas City, Mo., to Daniel and Lena (Weller) Meyers.
On June 24, 1952, he married Juanita Mann, who preceded him in death on Oct. 16, 2012, after 60 years of marriage.
DA and Juanita spent their entire life in Carrollton. They owned and operated the Sears Catalog Store in Carrollton for 30 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He was an entrepreneur, handy man, and farmer his entire life. He bought and sold guns, houses, cattle, and had rental property all over Carroll County. He passed on his entrepreneurial spirit to all his children, setting the example of being fair to people treating them as he wished to be treated. His handshake and word was golden. DA had a huge garden and liked to share his vegetables with his friends and family. He loved traveling with his family all over the country every summer, going to destinations that took him to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. His family home place farm and lake was a place of gathering for all the family members and friends, BBQing massive amounts of chickens, steaks, and having fish fry's, sometimes with hundreds of people. DA loved to fish, quail and pheasant hunt, spending time with his sons, and dear best friends, Monte and Gary Davidson going to South Dakota and Nebraska. His infectious smile and attitude toward life was inspiring to all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his wife, DA was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Daniel James "Jimmy" Meyers; daughter-in-law, Barbara Meyers; brother, Emmett "Bud" Meyers and wife Leona; and sister, Florence Fischer and husband Arthur.
Survivors include children, Daniel Meyers of Jacksonville, Texas, Cindy Hanavan and husband Terry of Chillicothe, Mo., Marty Meyers and wife Kimberly of Blue Springs, and Dennis Meyers and wife Julie of Blue Springs; grandchildren, Cody, Erin, Cory, Laura, Kourtney, Chad, Bobbie Jo, Adrianna "AD," Chase, John and Jamie; great-grandchildren, Brett, Charlee, Blake, Morgan, and Rhylee; brother, Travis and wife Rose Mann; and a host of nieces and nephews.
DA Meyers, 90, of Carrollton, Mo., passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015, to be with his heavenly Father. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at St. Mary's Catholic Church Carrollton, with the Most Reverend Bishop Robert Finn as the celebrant. Burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be at 10:30 a.m. prior to Mass. There will also be a visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Meyers Funeral Chapel, Blue Springs, Mo., where the Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jimmy Meyers American Legion Baseball Scholarship c/o Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 West Main St., Blue Springs, MO 64015.
DA was born June 27, 1925, in Kansas City, Mo., to Daniel and Lena (Weller) Meyers.
On June 24, 1952, he married Juanita Mann, who preceded him in death on Oct. 16, 2012, after 60 years of marriage.
DA and Juanita spent their entire life in Carrollton. They owned and operated the Sears Catalog Store in Carrollton for 30 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He was an entrepreneur, handy man, and farmer his entire life. He bought and sold guns, houses, cattle, and had rental property all over Carroll County. He passed on his entrepreneurial spirit to all his children, setting the example of being fair to people treating them as he wished to be treated. His handshake and word was golden. DA had a huge garden and liked to share his vegetables with his friends and family. He loved traveling with his family all over the country every summer, going to destinations that took him to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. His family home place farm and lake was a place of gathering for all the family members and friends, BBQing massive amounts of chickens, steaks, and having fish fry's, sometimes with hundreds of people. DA loved to fish, quail and pheasant hunt, spending time with his sons, and dear best friends, Monte and Gary Davidson going to South Dakota and Nebraska. His infectious smile and attitude toward life was inspiring to all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his wife, DA was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Daniel James "Jimmy" Meyers; daughter-in-law, Barbara Meyers; brother, Emmett "Bud" Meyers and wife Leona; and sister, Florence Fischer and husband Arthur.
Survivors include children, Daniel Meyers of Jacksonville, Texas, Cindy Hanavan and husband Terry of Chillicothe, Mo., Marty Meyers and wife Kimberly of Blue Springs, and Dennis Meyers and wife Julie of Blue Springs; grandchildren, Cody, Erin, Cory, Laura, Kourtney, Chad, Bobbie Jo, Adrianna "AD," Chase, John and Jamie; great-grandchildren, Brett, Charlee, Blake, Morgan, and Rhylee; brother, Travis and wife Rose Mann; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Kansas City Star August 5, 2015
DA Meyers, 90, of Carrollton, Mo., passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015, to be with his heavenly Father. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at St. Mary's Catholic Church Carrollton, with the Most Reverend Bishop Robert Finn as the celebrant. Burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be at 10:30 a.m. prior to Mass. There will also be a visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Meyers Funeral Chapel, Blue Springs, Mo., where the Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jimmy Meyers American Legion Baseball Scholarship c/o Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 West Main St., Blue Springs, MO 64015.
DA was born June 27, 1925, in Kansas City, Mo., to Daniel and Lena (Weller) Meyers.
On June 24, 1952, he married Juanita Mann, who preceded him in death on Oct. 16, 2012, after 60 years of marriage.
DA and Juanita spent their entire life in Carrollton. They owned and operated the Sears Catalog Store in Carrollton for 30 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He was an entrepreneur, handy man, and farmer his entire life. He bought and sold guns, houses, cattle, and had rental property all over Carroll County. He passed on his entrepreneurial spirit to all his children, setting the example of being fair to people treating them as he wished to be treated. His handshake and word was golden. DA had a huge garden and liked to share his vegetables with his friends and family. He loved traveling with his family all over the country every summer, going to destinations that took him to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. His family home place farm and lake was a place of gathering for all the family members and friends, BBQing massive amounts of chickens, steaks, and having fish fry's, sometimes with hundreds of people. DA loved to fish, quail and pheasant hunt, spending time with his sons, and dear best friends, Monte and Gary Davidson going to South Dakota and Nebraska. His infectious smile and attitude toward life was inspiring to all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his wife, DA was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Daniel James "Jimmy" Meyers; daughter-in-law, Barbara Meyers; brother, Emmett "Bud" Meyers and wife Leona; and sister, Florence Fischer and husband Arthur.
Survivors include children, Daniel Meyers of Jacksonville, Texas, Cindy Hanavan and husband Terry of Chillicothe, Mo., Marty Meyers and wife Kimberly of Blue Springs, and Dennis Meyers and wife Julie of Blue Springs; grandchildren, Cody, Erin, Cory, Laura, Kourtney, Chad, Bobbie Jo, Adrianna "AD," Chase, John and Jamie; great-grandchildren, Brett, Charlee, Blake, Morgan, and Rhylee; brother, Travis and wife Rose Mann; and a host of nieces and nephews.
DA Meyers, 90, of Carrollton, Mo., passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015, to be with his heavenly Father. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at St. Mary's Catholic Church Carrollton, with the Most Reverend Bishop Robert Finn as the celebrant. Burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be at 10:30 a.m. prior to Mass. There will also be a visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Meyers Funeral Chapel, Blue Springs, Mo., where the Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jimmy Meyers American Legion Baseball Scholarship c/o Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 West Main St., Blue Springs, MO 64015.
DA was born June 27, 1925, in Kansas City, Mo., to Daniel and Lena (Weller) Meyers.
On June 24, 1952, he married Juanita Mann, who preceded him in death on Oct. 16, 2012, after 60 years of marriage.
DA and Juanita spent their entire life in Carrollton. They owned and operated the Sears Catalog Store in Carrollton for 30 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He was an entrepreneur, handy man, and farmer his entire life. He bought and sold guns, houses, cattle, and had rental property all over Carroll County. He passed on his entrepreneurial spirit to all his children, setting the example of being fair to people treating them as he wished to be treated. His handshake and word was golden. DA had a huge garden and liked to share his vegetables with his friends and family. He loved traveling with his family all over the country every summer, going to destinations that took him to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. His family home place farm and lake was a place of gathering for all the family members and friends, BBQing massive amounts of chickens, steaks, and having fish fry's, sometimes with hundreds of people. DA loved to fish, quail and pheasant hunt, spending time with his sons, and dear best friends, Monte and Gary Davidson going to South Dakota and Nebraska. His infectious smile and attitude toward life was inspiring to all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his wife, DA was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Daniel James "Jimmy" Meyers; daughter-in-law, Barbara Meyers; brother, Emmett "Bud" Meyers and wife Leona; and sister, Florence Fischer and husband Arthur.
Survivors include children, Daniel Meyers of Jacksonville, Texas, Cindy Hanavan and husband Terry of Chillicothe, Mo., Marty Meyers and wife Kimberly of Blue Springs, and Dennis Meyers and wife Julie of Blue Springs; grandchildren, Cody, Erin, Cory, Laura, Kourtney, Chad, Bobbie Jo, Adrianna "AD," Chase, John and Jamie; great-grandchildren, Brett, Charlee, Blake, Morgan, and Rhylee; brother, Travis and wife Rose Mann; and a host of nieces and nephews.
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