Marion Meyer

Marion Meyer, 95, formerly of Holcombe and Dorchester, passed away peacefully at Stoney River in Marshfield, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023.

Marion was born May 30, 1927, in Ogema.

She worked as a nursing assistant at Medford Hospital, where she met the love of her life, Arthur “Art,” and they were married 60 years. Together, they started Meyer Lumber Co., of Dorchester, along with two of Arthur’s brothers.

Marion initially worked in the office and even did the books at home, on a card table, with a borrowed typewriter. They retired in 1977, and moved to Holcombe.

She very much enjoyed living on the lake in Holcombe. Marion loved visits from her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed playing cards, water skiing, pontooning, fishing, gardening and trips to the casino.

Marion swam every day, in the lake, during the summers, and could be seen scraping the snow off the roof into her 90s. Marion was blessed with many friends and neighbors, who continued to watch over her after Art’s passing.

She is survived by her three children – Bruce Meyer, Duane (Jane) Meyer and Marcia (Joey) Garcia; five grandchildren – Holly (Drew) Martin, Amy (Erich Kliewer) Meyer, Daniel (Cassie) Meyer, Joey Garcia Jr., and Kody Meyer; seven great-grandchildren – Braxton, Delaina and Cadence Meyer, Avery and Bodhi Martin, and Marlo and Norah Kliewer.

She was preceded in death by her husband – Arthur; her parents – Marie (Dahl) and Alvin Nelson; brother – Conrad Nelson; and sister – Irene Knippel; daughter-in-law – Karen Meyer; and her beloved cat – Benny.

Services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established for Marion’s favorite charities.