After her marriage the couple moved to a farm north of Hooper. Years later Anona went back to school and received her Bachelor's Degree from what is now Midland University. In 1974 the couple moved to a smaller farm closer to Hooper then in 2004 Anona moved to Nye Square in Fremont.
Anona was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church north of Hooper and her County Extension Club. After the move to the farm closer to Hooper she became a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper and had been very involved in the life of the church. She also had been a volunteer at the day care at Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Survivors:
Sons - Dr. David and wife Dora Meyer of Omaha
Dr. Mark and wife Jayne Meyer of Kearney
Dr. Philip and wife Jane Meyer of Council Bluffs, IA.
Dr. Paul Meyer and wife Suzanne Reich of Winston-Salem, NC.
Daughter - Sarah and husband Don Wallace of Craig
Grandchildren - Dr. Katherine Meyer, Jonathan Meyer, Julie and husband John Brestin, Erich and wife Stacy Meyer, Alex and wife Jennifer Meyer, Lindsay Meyer, Dr. Suzanne and husband Tom Tucker, Leslie Meyer, Daniel and wife Amanda Meyer, Rachel Meyer, Grant Wallace, Benson Wallace, Adam Wallace
9 great grandchildren
Anona was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence, 1 sister and 2 brothers.
The memorial service will be 10:30am Friday December 30, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. The Rev. Joel Schroeder will officiate. Memorials are suggested to Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(10)
Karen (Havekost) Licht
Lincoln, NE Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Love and Prayers are extended to the Meyer family. Your mother and my mother, Alice Havekost were very good friends through Church and Extension Club. Our families have been friends through the years growing up in the farming neighborhood north of Hooper. May the Lord bless you with the peace and comfort only He can give, and may it comfort us to know our loved ones are safe in the arms of the Savior in that glorious place called heaven. Sincerely, Karen (Havekost) LichtRenae L Zimmer (Dave Zimmer)
Kearney, Ne Saturday, December 31, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family at this time. Cherish the memories always. Your mother will be your bright shining star in this new year. God Bless you!Rick Myers
Fremont, Ne Friday, December 30, 2011 Dave, Mark and family: I hope knowing how proud Anona was of all of you helps ease your burden. Many years ago I had the pleasure of listening to her pride on the careers and accomplishments of her children. Know your friends are thinking of you.Lois Timm
Hooper, Ne Friday, December 30, 2011 Meyer Family, I would like to express my sympathy at the loss of your mother. I enjoyed my visits with your mother and I know how proud of you she was. Your accordion teacher. Submitted by Ludvigsen Mortuary on behalf of Lois TimmShirley Muller Paulus
Suffield, Oh Friday, December 30, 2011 I went to school at Dist #18 with her boys. She was a friendly, strong, intelligent women who lived a full life. My sympathies to all of youNeal Meyer
Bay Center, Wa Thursday, December 29, 2011Dan Meyer
Raleigh, NC Wednesday, December 28, 2011 Love you grandma.MARVIN & DOTTIE SMITH
hooper, ne Thursday, December 29, 2011 ANONA AND LAWRENCE WERE VERY GOOD NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS .COULD ALWAYS DEPEND ON THEM TO HELP. SHE MADE THE BEST FRUITCAKES OF ANYBODY. MISS THEM . OUR SYMPATHY TO THE MEYER FAMILY. MARVIN & DOTBobbie Gahan
Oakland, NE Thursday, December 29, 2011 I always enjoyed visiting with Anona. She seemed to enjoy life and I'm sure she now is even better. It's hard to lose someone so special. My sympathies to all of you. BobbieNancy Harms
Elkhorn, NE Thursday, December 29, 2011 Please accept my sympathy in your loss. It was always good to see Anona at various Midland events. Her pleasant smile was always very welcoming. Regardless of the age, it is always hard to lose someone who has been special in your life. Nancy Harms, Chair Emeriti of Midland Nursing program