Marjorie Meyer

Meyer, Marjorie Ellen Marjorie Ellen Meyer, age 86, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017, in Kalamazoo. She was born on September 3, 1930 in Detroit, MI the daughter of the late Edwin and Marjorie (Beer) Keilholz. In 1952, Marjorie received her bachelor's degree from Wayne State University before earning an M.A. in Library Science from the University of Michigan in 1954. She served as a librarian at the Peoria Public Library, as a medical librarian at the University of Michigan, a science librarian at Michigan State University, an Army librarian in Germany, a librarian at the Detroit Public Library, a law librarian at Howard and Howard in Kalamazoo, MI and a volunteer librarian at the Kalamazoo Public Library. During the Korean War, Marjorie entered the Women's Army Corps and attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Marjorie worked to promote education for children, supported the use of Bookmobiles and was a firm advocate of women's rights. She was a Member of KIA in Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University Dames Group, Bradley University Women's Group, Peoria Art Guild, German Club and served on various committees at Bronson Place over the years. Marjorie loved reading, knitting, travel, the arts, the beach and quality time spent with her friends and family. On June 14, 1952 Marjorie married Charles E. Meyer who preceded her in death on December 18, 1992. In addition to her parents, Marjorie was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Keilholz and a son-in-law, Raymond Heiman. She is survived by three children, Heidi A. Heiman of Farmington Hills, MI, Katrina E. (Chris) Vanas of Grand Rapids, MI and Karl V. Meyer of Plainfield, IL; and six grandchildren, Charles Meyer, Kurtis Meyer, William Meyer, Hannah Heiman, Zachary Vanas and Victoria Vanas. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 26th at The Fountains at Bronson Place, with Pastor Larry Brelje, of Zion Lutheran Church, officiating. Memorials may be directed to the or to the Bronson Place Community Life Fund. Please visit Marjorie's personalized web page for directions, online guest book or to leave a condolence. www.langelands.com