Donald Bryan Myers Obituary (1932 - 2012)

Sunset, Utah - Donald Bryan Myers, passed away at his home on November 25, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was born January 1, 1932 in LaJunta, Colorado to Everett and Mae Myers. He attended various schools due to his dad's job with the AT&SF railroad. He attended McClave, Co with a graduating class of 13 students. In 2000 he attended his first high school reunion; three of the girls had already died of cancer, however the rest of the group got very close and had many memories. Donald enlisted in the Navy July 1950-1954 he was stationed on the USS Prarie during the Korean Conflict. He then enlisted in the Air force from 1955-1972 and served in the Vietnam War as an aircraft mechanic. He was employed at HAFB as an aircraft mechanic and retired from civil service in 1977. That is when he became involved with the VFW Post 8307. He held numerous positions, including state commander. He was a National Council member representing Nevada, Oregon, and Utah. He was chairman of the National Convention held in Salt Lake City, Utah where he was introduced to President and Mrs. George W. Bush. Don was chairman of the VOD program which he chaperoned 54 students from various states. He volunteered for Meals on Wheels, drove DAV Van transport for Veterans to the VA Hospital, President of the Jim Beam Club, and other organizations including, Eagles, American Legion and AFSA. Don was a member of the Catholic Church and attended St. Rose of Lima, in Layton. He was married to his wife Mary Henry Myers for 56 years. They had one son and four daughters. Don and Mary renewed their wedding vows at the monastery in Huntsville, UT September of 1987. His duty stations included Topeka, KS, Vandenberg, CA, Ernest Harmon Newfoundland, Kelly AFB, TX, McGuire AFB, NJ, and finally Hill Air Force Base, UT where he retired. He is survived by his wife, Mary; three daughters, Cindy Barnett, Sabrina (Steve Thurgood) Stuart, Donna Cembrola; his sister, Cathy (Jim) Torrey; nine grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Stephen Myers, daughter Laurie Maselli and two brothers, Harold and Charles Myers. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at St. Rose of Lima, 210 Chapel Street, Layton, Utah at 10:00 a.m. Family and friends may gather Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 250 North Fairfield Road, Layton, Utah and Thursday morning at the mortuary from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Interment will be at Utah Veterans Memorial Park, Bluffdale, UT. In lieu of flowers, please lend a helping hand to Mary for various projects that she needs completed. VisitationMyers Mortuary of Layton 250 N. Fairfield Rd. Layton, UT 84041 November 28, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceSt. Rose of Lima Catholic Church 210 South Chapel Layton, UT 84041 November 29, 2012 10:00 AM CemeteryUtah Veterans Memorial Park 17111 Camp Williams Road Bluffdale, UT November 29, 2012