Sally Meyers peacefully passed
away August 25, 2011, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital from sudden
heart failure. She was hospitalized the day before with a bruised
and swollen leg from a fall. The fall was characterized by Sally
as a "pickle" she had gotten into by herself . She
was preceded in death by her husband Oliver and left three children,
Nancy, Jody and Bruce as well as numerous relatives and friends.
We know Sally as a gifted porcelain
painter, member and teacher. She had a unique gentle and gracious
style suiting her personality. Did you know she hummed quietly
when she painted? Also, remember the times she said washes
were essential and do not overdo your painting. Though she
would wear a face mask when using solvents, golds, lusters and
enamels, they were all considered "stinky stuff".
She was kind when offering criticism, but yet feisty when she
felt an injustice.
Sally trained as an art teacher at
the University of Minnesota. Teaching art to junior and senior
students was both rewarding and "challenging", especially
to those who took art as an easy credit. During her time as
a substitute teacher, she was assigned everywhere - even the
boy's PE class with locker room duty. You should have heard
her opinion about that!
Besides the raising of three children
and caring for elderly relatives, Sally volunteered at the Institute
for the Blind. She played the piano and organ at church while
holding other jobs and volunteer positions. In addition to her
porcelain memberships, she was Eastern Star and supported activities
at the Shrine and all her husband's WW II Air Force Squadron
activities.
Sally's entire painted porcelain collection
(and there was a lot) was distributed among appreciative family
members.
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