Obituary of Ida L. Meyer

Ida Meyer, 95, formerly of Galilee, died Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Wayne Woodlands Manor in Waymart. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Meyer in 1986. Born on July 31, 1916 in Baldwin, NY, she was the daughter of the late George and Agnes Carmen Winant. Ida worked with her husband in the family business, MEYER'S DELI and other delicatessens in New York State. In later years, Ida helped raise beef cattle at the family farm in Galilee. She was active with the United Methodist Church, and was a member of the Abrahamsville United Methodist Church. Ida was a member of the Unity Grange No. 1710 in Galilee for over 50 years. She will be remembered for her love of crocheting, knitting, and her ability to cook. She is survived by two sons: Bill Meyer and his wife Billie of Brandon, Mississippi, and Bob Meyer and his wife Dixie of Oakdale, Connecticut; a sister, Louise Winant of Galilee; four grandchildren: Sheryl Roach and her husband Jeffrey, Eric Meyer and his wife Danielle, Ray Meyer and his wife Ashley, and Beau Meyer; five great-grandchildren: Alyssa, Derek, Montana, Gabriel, and Jacquelyn. She was also preceded in death by two brothers: George and Raymond Winant, and a grandson, Bobby Meyer. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. in the Abrahmsville United Methodist Church with Rev. Jean Blackie officiating. Spring Interment with Graveside Services will be held on Friday, May 11, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Galilee. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Unity Grange No. 1710, Galilee, c/o Melissa Rutledge 133 Galilee Road, Tyler Hill, PA 18469. Arrangements are attended by the Arthur A. Bryant Funeral Home 1228 North Main Street, Honesdale, PA 18431. www.bryantfuneralhome.com