Avis Meyer
March 6, 1932 ~ June 7, 2015
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Avis Meyer, 83, of Faulkton and formerly of Miranda, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls surrounded by her family.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 12, 2015 at the United Church of Faulkton with Pastor Bill Hoffman presiding. Inurnment will be in the Miranda Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 11, 2015 with a 7:00 p.m., prayer service, all at the church.
Avis was born on March 6, 1932 to John and Dora (Thompson) Steiner in Cresbard where she also attended school.
On March 6, 1949, Avis married Wilbur Meyer in Northville, SD. They made their home and raised their children in Miranda. Avis worked for Dakota Best in Redfield for 15 years, she mowed the Miranda Cemetery for many years, and was an RSVP Volunteer at the Faulkton Healthcare Center. In 1994 she lost the love of her life, and in 1995 she moved into Faulkton.
Family meant the world to Avis and she was a very dedicated mother, always making sure her kids were able to attend all of their activities. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Miranda and the United Church of Faulkton. Avis was an avid sports fan and especially loved watching the Cubs play. Some of her hobbies included bowling which she did for 52 years, playing cards, bingo and darts. She was Elvis’ #1 fan and had an extensive collection.
Grateful for having shared in her life are her six children: Donna (Tom) Russell of Paris, TX, Ronnie Meyer (Kem) of Iberia, MO, Daryl (Marilyn) Meyer of Colby, KS, Cindy (Brian) Beard and Teresa (Lonnie) Lewis all of Aberdeen and Terry (April) Meyer of Parkston; 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
She was greeted in Heaven by her parents; husband Wilbur; sisters: Mavis Rose (her twin), Rose Grau, Phyllis Richards and Alberta Koskovich; and brothers: Elmer and Jack Steiner.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Avis’ arrangements.
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We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Avis will be greatly missed in our community. She was always full of fun! May our thoughts and prayers bring you comfort. In deepest sympathy.
Donna and family,
Please know of my thoughts and prayers during the loss of your mother. She was a great lady and I remember here always having such a beautiful and welcoming smile.
God Bless all of you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Shirley Schwab
So very sorry for the loss of Avis! I have many fond memories of Avis and will miss her. Prayers to your family for comfort during this time but know you have a special angel watching over your family!
Donna and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Meyer was such a sweet lady and always there for her family….always making those "trips to Texas". Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all of you.
Cindy & Brian plus extended family,
Extending our very deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom, Avis. May God’s grace and the hope of His promises embrace you now and always. May God Bless of You.
Your friends,
Marge & LeRoy
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful person and I have many fond memories of her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our condolences to the entire Meyer family. We have so many memories of Avis over the years—the fun act she and her friends put together for Wild West Days—her obsession with everything Elvis (!)—visiting when she would come into the drug store—always making sure we had an Elvis valentine candy box every Valentine’s Day!! She was quite a gal and so glad to see the family celebrating her memory. God Bless.
We are so sorry for your loss.