Obituary of Gilbert Lee Myers

Myers, Gilbert Lee Long Lake, Michigan formerly of Clio Mr. Myers, age 82, passed away Saturday May 16, 2015 peacefully at his home. Gilbert was born in Mt. Morris on November 30, 1932 to the late Charles and Reva (Rossman) Myers. He was a 1951 graduate of Clio High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a Flint police officer and later worked for the IMA where he retired from. He also spent some of his retired life "guarding the sugar beets" at Monitor Sugar-Bay City. He is survived by his wife Doris (Parker), his daughters Lee(Jim) Matherne, Nancy (Randy)Matteson. Also surviving are step children; Debra (Harris) Dabideen, Diana Hillier, Brad Donovan, and Matt Donovan, his grandchildren and great grandchildren will always hold a special place in his heart. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean Rose Poag and his sons Charles Alvin Myers, and Jeffrey Lee Myers. " Remember not the sorrows of my life, but rather the joys and know that I am at peace". Military honors and interment will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday June 10, 2015 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, Michigan. A memorial to celebrate his life will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Those considering an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to Heartland Hospice of West Branch, 417 W. Houghton Avenue, P.O. Box 667, Suite E, West Branch, Michigan 48661. To sign online guestbook visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com. IF USING THE SYMPATHY STORE PLEASE SEND ALL SYMPATHY ITEMS TO THE FAMILY'S HOME.