Betty Meyers died this evening at Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Betty Lou Meyers, age 83 of Chippewa Falls died peacefully on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at the Spring Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Betty was born on January 25, 1929 in Freeport, Illinois. She was the daughter of Alfred and Ruby (Shank) Stewart. Betty grew up in Freeport and went to school there. Betty married Robert Herman Meyers on September 6, 1947. She worked for W. T. Raleigh and Micro Switch before retiring. Betty and Bob moved to Chippewa Falls in 1978 and bought their dream cabin on the Yellow River near their daughters.
Betty was an avid fisherman, bowler and member of the Women's Archery Club and enjoyed all sports, especially when her grandchildren were participating.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband Robert, daughter Rita Ann, parents, brothers Alfred Stewart Jr. and Lester Stewart, sisters Priscilla Hudgins and Vivian Krogull.
Betty is survived by two daughters; Linda Meyers of Chippewa Falls, Sandy (Delmer) Blegen of Spring Valley, four grandchildren; Rob (Kate) Leiby of West Lafayette, IN; Aaron (Trisha) Zimbelman of North Fondulac; Dana McCoy and Angie Papenfuss of Menomonie; Cynda McCoy (Jeff Sanders) of Star Prairie; four great grandchildren; Alayna and Payton Bahr, Mason Zimbelman, Ella Leiby.
A memorial service will be held in Freeport, Illinois on Monday, June 18 at 10:00 a.m. at Open Bible Church. Graveside service will follow at Oakland Cemetery.
Keehr Funeral Home (www.keehrfuneralhome.come) in Spring Valley is assisting the family with arrangements.