Mark A. Meyers
October 30, 2013
Mark A. Meyers of Ankeny, a retired Polk County Sheriff Deputy, passed away on October 30, 2013 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. He was born April 4, 1953 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2013 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Sunday evening from 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.
In 1975, he married his wife of 38 years, Margaret. Together they have two children.
After graduating from the Police Academy in 1978, he joined the Polk County Sheriff’s Office where he served loyally for 39 years, retiring in May this year as Lieutenant. During his time at the Sheriff’s Office, he worked on the Patrol Division, as a Detective and until retirement with the Office of Professional Standards.
Mark was a long time member of the NRA, Za-Ga-Zig Shrine, Scottish Rite, and Ankeny Izaak Walton League. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially Sunday family dinners, spoiling his granddaughter, going on cruises with his wife, Western movies, and a good cigar.
Mark is survived by his mother, Harriette; his loving wife, Margaret; children, Jenny (Brian) Wise of Altoona and Kim Meyers of Pleasant Hill; grandchild, Hailey Wise; brother, Gary (Jan) Meyers of Urbandale and many nieces, nephews and beloved friends.
Contributions can be made to the family to establish a memorial in his name at a later date.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Brown, his nurse, Deena, as well as the Hospice nursing staff.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Julie and Mike Haggerty
10/31/2013
Mark always had a way of making sure there was laughter in the room. You could never take yourself too seriously if he was around! There was never any doubt that Margaret and the girls were his top priority. May the memories you shared help you through this difficult time. He left us all too soon and he will be missed! God bless you!
Terry Brauch, retired, Clive PD
10/31/2013
My sincere sympathy in the loss of a great guy. May God give you the strength that you need in this time of sorrow as well as the days, weeks and months ahead.
Cammie
10/31/2013
Mark was a wonderful man and a great friend. I always enjoyed listening to him talk about his wife and daughters so fondly. And how he always joked about being in charge of three women. I am so very sorry for your loss and hope that you can find some comfort in this sad time knowing he was such a wonderful man. God Bless.
Mark Shepard US Marshals Office
10/31/2013
It is a sad day when our loved ones are taken too soon.......My condolences and prayers for Mark and his family.........
77-91
10/31/2013
My son thought pretty highly of Mark, as did I.
Denny & Suzi Weber
10/31/2013
Mark was a great guy! He helped out so much at all the Saydel games. He will be missed.