Jon Myers

Jon Myers passed away peacefully on January 8, 2020 at Hospice of Lenawee. He was born in 1943 in Lansing, Mich. to Edward and Caroline Myers.  After graduation from Charlotte High School he attended Lansing Community College and continued his studies at Michigan Technological University where he received a BS degree in Forestry in 1968, and at Lake Superior State University where he received an MBA in 1989.

He married Rebecca Ruth Gladden in Owosso, Mich. on September 10, 1966 and they made their home in Houghton, Mich., until he received his degree. The couple had two children: Charles (Raina) Myers of Blackshear, Ga. and Rachel Myers (Ronald) Moore of Fargo, N.D.  Jon is survived by his wife of 53 years, his children, several grandchildren, his brother Fred (Sherry) Myers and sister Martha (Charles) Powers. He was predeceased by his parents.

Jon’s professional career was as maintenance manager at the Lafarge cement plant in Alpena and the Holnam cement plant in Dundee. Jon served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Charlevoix Lodge 282 F.&A.M. He loved flying and was a certified flight instructor.  At home he enjoyed stained glass work and woodworking, even building his own sailboat.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be shared on American Cremation Events Facebook page.

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