In Memoriam:Pierce L. “Boots” Myers – 1936 - 2006
SPRINGFIELD TWP., OHIO – Pierce L. “Boots” Myers, resident of Springfield Township, Ohio, passed away suddenly Oct. 11, at the age of 70. He began his career with ADESA in December 1993.
SPRINGFIELD TWP., OHIO – Pierce L. “Boots” Myers, resident of Springfield Township, Ohio, passed away suddenly Oct. 11, at the age of 70. He began his career with ADESA in December 1993. In May of 2004, he transferred to ADESA’s Cincinnati/Dayton location and held national sales director position. He was also a member of Northside K of C Council #1683. "For those who had an opportunity to meet Boots Myers you will always remember him," said Harold Varvel, ADESA Cincinnati general manager. "Once he met you, he always remembered the most important things in your life, even if they only mattered to you." Myers, husband of 48 years to Jean V. Myers (nee Federle), father of David, Dan, and Don (Carla) Myers, grandfather of Bruce, Amber, Brandon, Heather, and Trevor Myers, great grandfather of Brianna, Brenton, and Brylee, brother of Deanna (Bill) Woodard, and brother-in-law of Dick (Jan) Federle, Betty Jo (Herb) Schroeck, and Millie (Al) Kling. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Glenmary Missioners, P.O. Box 465618, Cincinnati, OH 45246-9988, or charity of donor's choice.
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