Michael James Meyer

Michael James Meyer 1945 – 2023 St George, Utah. Mike (Mic) Meyer, age 78, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family on September 6, 2023. Mic had been battling multiple myeloma for the past 6 years. He fought this battle without complaint, and we are heartbroken that what we hoped would give him a good year to enjoy the last phase of his life, didn’t turn out how the doctors hoped. Mike was born May 5, 1945, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Catherine Urbank and J.B. Tolbert. His mother married Hank Meyer who adopted and raised him and his siblings in California. He married Patricia Gallagher in 1968 and later divorced, they had their son Sean. Mic married Joyce Grange on Aug.6, 1989, he cared for Joyce until her passing June 2006. Mike moved to Utah in 1969, where he worked for Continental Baking Company for 30 years as a route driver, selling and delivering fresh baked goods across Utah County. Ater retiring from driving he and Joyce moved to St George in 1999. Mic was a devoted service man. He served over 27 years in the military, including 5 years with the Navy, with active service in Vietnam. In the late 80’s he joined the Army National Guard. He had two active deployments post 9/11, with the last one resulting in an injury which required a year of rehabilitation in Colorado Springs. Upon recovery he decided to retire from the military after serving 22 years in the Army and National Guard with the rank of Sergeant First Class. Prior to his military retirement he joined the Washington County Sherrif’s Department as a Deputy Sherrif, where he served for 12 years, he was also a martial arts instructor. Mic was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where he held many service callings. Mic was always willing to help others. He was very handy and could fix anything, or at least give it a good try. He was positive and calm and such a pleasure to be around. Mic loved to golf, dance and sing. He met the love of his life in the fall of 2006 and after a diligent pursuit, he married Jeri Granger Meyer and together they did all the things they loved. They traveled across the country, went on cruises, camped, and golfed at Mt Carmel for many summers. They frequently visited the Elks Lodge or went to Mesquite to dance and karaoke. Mic had a beautiful voice, and we will really miss his singing. Mic and Jeri had a lovely home together, which Mic immaculately maintained. Mic visited his son and his family in Alaska several times over the past 15 years. He treasured his time with Sean and his family, enjoying fishing, hunting and the grandkids. Survived by his wife Jeri Granger Meyer, son Sean and his wife April Meyer, grandson Talon (Jennifer} and granddaughter Misty, and his bonus family, that he loved very much, Carole Rae Cranston, Gene & Teri Schneider, Lynn and Robyn Schneider, Joni Simmons, and many grand and great grandchildren. We hope you are surrounded by all the dogs and golf courses in heaven Mic! A celebration of Mic’s life will be held later this fall, after which his ashes will be laid to rest in Provo, UT. Details will be shared once available. Friends and family are invited to share condolences online at www.SerenityStG.com.

Michael James Meyer

May 5, 1945 - September 6, 2023