William Earl Meyers

William Earl Meyers, age 90, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011 at Community Hospital in McCook.

He was born on March 11, 1920 in Wilcox, Nebraska to Albert and Lizzie (Burkholder) Meyers. He graduated from McCook High School in 1937.

Earl served his country in World War II. He entered the US Army in 1942, and following his tour of service in the Asiatic and European Theaters was honorably discharged on February 14, 1946.

Earl married Virginia Petersen in Curtis, NE on July 31, 1949. To this union four daughters and one son were born.

He was a member of the First Congregational Church in McCook where he served on the Board of Trustees and in many other capacities. Earl was elected to the District 8 School Board for several terms, and was also a Driftwood Feeders 4-H Leader for many years.

Earl was a wonderful woodworker, especially gifted in repairing and restoring furniture. He was also proud to have built his family a wonderful home. Earl worked for Allied Oil & Supply from 1969 to 1988 before farming in the area.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia, of McCook; daughters, Linda of Lincoln, NE, Janice (Roy Petersen) of Seattle, WA, Barbara (Pat Shurtliff) of Grayslake, IL, and Jean (Jon Johnson) of Albion, NE; and son, James Meyers (Kathy Steadman) of Seldon, KS. Also surviving is a sister, Elva McBride, of Exeter, NE, fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to the First Congregational Church 212 East E St., McCook, NE 69001.

A memorial service will be held Friday, March 4, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Steve Bales officiating, followed by a fellowship lunch. Private family burial will be held prior to services.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.