Name:
Jona "Jiggs" Duane Meyer
Date:
June 7, 1931 - April 22, 2012
Obituary:
Jona (Jiggs) Duane Meyer Jiggs Meyer passed away Sunday, April 22nd 2012 at Lake Ridge Solana Care Center. Jiggs was born the youngest of four brothers to Jona A and Rose (Eubanks) Meyer on June 7th 1931, at home, in Arkansas City, Kansas. Jiggs got his nickname from his older brothers at the young age of 4. They would tease him after their mother tethered him to the clothes line for taking off through the neighborhood all the time. Later they would feel sorry for him and turn him loose. Jiggs was an outstanding athlete in high school, quarterbacking the football team, playing center in basketball, and playing tennis. Jiggs married Patricia Janice Williams on May 23, 1950. They resided in Ponca City, OK where their only son Jona Dominic (Nick) was born. The family moved to Pasco, WA in 1954 where they resided for 45 years before moving to Moses Lake. Jiggs was owner of the Meyer Pump Company for 30 years before his retirement in 2002. He was an avid golfer and passionate about his music. He played bass for decades throughout the Tri City area with various groups such as The Richland Light Orchestra, Bell Tones, Armand Boatman Trio, Jiggs Meyer Quartet, and backed up touring Jazz greats Doc Severnson and Sara Vaughn among others. Jiggs is survived by his son Nick Meyer and wife Becky of Moses Lake, grandchildren Joshua Meyer (Avon, Co), and Keytra Meyer (Eureka, Ca) He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, parents, and brothers Kay, Delphus, and Paul. The family would like to thank the staff at Lake Ridge Solana Care Center for their wonderful care for the past 2 years. There will be a private inurnment at Guarding Angels Cemetery, Moses Lake Wa.

Cemetery:
Guarding Angels Cemetery
2595 Road L N.E.
Moses Lake, WA 98837 (map/driving directions)
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