Vera J. Meyer, 93, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones. Memorial Services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021, with a bell ringing after at West Des Moines United Methodist Church, 720 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines, IA 50265. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at the church.
Vera was born July 6, 1928 on a farm near Galva, IA and was one of ten children. She graduated from Galva High School in 1945, where she met the love of her life Robert “Bob” Meyer. Bob enlisted in the Air Force and they married in March 1951. For three of his service years they lived in Anchorage, AK where many fond memories were created. They moved to West Des Moines in 1958 to start their family. Vera was a selfless, loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. After graduating high school, Vera got into banking as a teller and continued until her youngest son was born. Later she returned to the workforce as a bookkeeper until retiring in her 70's. She was a lifelong member of West Des Moines Methodist Church where lifelong friendships were made. Vera enjoyed sewing, embroidery, quilting, and baking if chocolate was involved. She loved playing board games and cards with her children and later in life playing Bridge became her passion.
Left to cherish her fulfilled life are her husband of 70 years, Bob; sons, Keith (Dave) and Wade (Diana); granddaughter, Teryn; brother, Eugene; and many nieces and nephews. Vera was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey; parents; eight siblings; and a niece and nephew. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Des Moines United Methodist Church Endowment Fund, Wesley Life Hospice 4328-114th St., Urbandale, or to American Parkinson Disease Association of your choice.
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