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Irwin Meyer
In Memory of
Irwin L
Meyer
1923 - 2017
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Obituary for Irwin L Meyer

Irwin L  Meyer
Irwin L. Meyer, 93, of Quincy, WA, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Quincy, WA.
He was born on Oct. 31, 1923 in Buhl, Idaho to Louis Meyer and Matilda (Jagels) Meyer.

He helped on the family farm in Clover, Idaho and attended Clover Trinity Lutheran School. Dad quit school after the 8th grade to take over the farm when his dad became very ill. He enlisted in the US 1st Cavalry Division May 4, 1942. He was a Sargent in the Southwest Pacific Theater and Philippine Theater from May 28, 1943 to January 2, 1945, was wounded at Leyte on Oct. 20, 1944 and discharged Aug. 2, 1945.

Dad married his childhood friend and neighbor, Vivian Reinke, on Feb. 10, 1946 in Buhl, Idaho and they were married for 69 years. They farmed in Idaho for several years and during that time had their daughters, Lanette and Kathy. In the spring of 1955, they moved to Quincy where he farmed until 1982. After dad retired, he and mom spent many years traveling around the U.S. His favorite hobby during those years was paint-by-number pictures which he shared with family and friends, along with his strong faith.

He is survived by daughters Lanette Mansfield of Mesa, AZ and Kathy (Dorsey) Winfree of Quincy, WA, three grandchildren, Tony (Frances) Mansfield, Shawna (Eric) Clowser, Jason (Nikki) Winfree, 11 great grandchildren, two sisters Paula Lutz and Lula Kruger and close friend Shirley Stetner.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, wife Vivian, brothers Edwin and Martin and sisters Buelah and Esther, and grandson Rod.

A celebration of his life will be held Friday, Nov. 3rd at 11. A.M. at Christ the Savior Lutheran Church, 214 Deacon Ave, George, WA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lutherans for Life or a charity of your choice.

Please leave a memory for the family or sign their online guestbook at www.scharbachs.com.
Scharbach’s Columbia Funeral Chapel, Quincy, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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