Meyers C. Ackerman

Meyers Clovis Ackerman, 88, died Friday, April 17, 2015, with family present at Munson Hospice House. Meyers was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Harriet Agnes Ackerman, his mother, Alice Irene Walker, his father, Meyers C. Ackerman Sr., his brother, Daniel F. Kelley and Daniel's son, Patrick Kelley, his sister, Maxine C. Miller, brother-in-law, Dale Miller, son-in-law, Lawrence P. Johnson and his Aunt and Uncle, Otis and Mary Mead. He is survived by his daughters, Melanie Ackerman (William Stebner) and Roberta A. Walker, his sister-in-law, Vivian Kelley, several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Meyers was born January 23, 1927. He grew up in the small, farm town of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, where he loved spending summers and working in the fields of his Aunt Mary and Uncle Otis' nearby farm. He also lived in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. He honorably served in the U.S. Navy (CBMU #630) Sea Bees, stationed on the island of Okinawa during WWII. To support a family, Meyers began a career in the Weighing Industry. Meyers successfully continued in this field as a salesman, sales manager and design engineer until his retirement. In Columbus, Ohio Meyers met his life-long love, Harriet Streamer. They married December 22, 1950. They lived and raised their family in Columbus and Grand Rapids, and then continued further north to Traverse City. Together, they enjoyed a lifetime of family gatherings and many celebrations. Rarely idle, Meyers and Harriet shared and enjoyed many hobbies and interests, and now, after a brief pause, resume that togetherness. Meyers, sharing his love of life with many, in return is loved by many. With a kind, genuine heart, a spirit light with laughter, an ever present smile and witty humor he cheered and comforted us all. Friends are welcome to visit with Meyers’ family on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI 49684. Right of Committal will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2015, at Oakwood Catholic Cemetery, 1325 E. Eighth Street, Traverse City. Rev. Fr. Raymond Cotter will officiate. Military Honors conducted under the auspices of Cherryland V.F.W. Post 2780. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to Michael’s Place, 1212 Veteran’s Drive Traverse City, MI 49684. Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with Meyers’ family at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Meyers C. Ackerman

January 23, 1927 - April 17, 2015