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Name:: Steven D. Myers
Date of Death:: Jan 17, 2012
Location of Service:: O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home - Novi
Category:: Current Obituaries

Myers, Steven D., age 70.
January 17, 2012
Passed away from an aneurysm.
Beloved husband of Izumi Suzuki Myers.
Proud father of Ken (Ting) Myers and Jun Myers.
Brother of Duncan and Andrew Myers, and Elizabeth Charron.
A visitation with friends and family will take place at O’Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, MI (248) 348-1800 on Saturday, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.
Mr. Myers was a graduate of Grand Haven High School (‘59), Lawrence University B.A. - Physics (’63) and Wayne State Law School (J.D. ’70). He was an active and happily contributing member of many organizations, including the Novi Rotary Club, the Greater Detroit/Windsor Japan-America Society, the White Pine Glee Club (where he sang bass) and the Board of Hinoki International School in Livonia, MI.

Mr. Myers had varied and interesting occupations over his life, including as a teacher at the American School in Japan (ASIJ) High School in Tokyo, as the Deputy Executive Director of American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ), as an Attorney/Manager of International Public Affairs for Amway Corporation, as the Chief Executive Officer of Amway (Japan) Ltd. and as the founder and principal associate of Suzuki, Myers and Associates, Ltd. Online condolences can be sent to the family at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Location of Services:: O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home
Street:: 41555 Grand River Ave.
ZIP:: 48375
City:: Novi
State:: MI
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South side of Grand River West of Meadowbrook Road

Condolence Messages

#11 Wakako Maeda 2012-01-21 05:50 Dear Izumi-san,
My sincere condolences to you and your family, however words cannot express the shock and sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Steve will be sorely missed. Quote

#12 Robert Michmerhuizen 2012-01-21 06:54 So Sad to read about Steve's passing. I first knew him in the 1960's when we both lived in Grand Haven and Steve worked as a lifeguard at the State Park. Quote

#13 Max Printing 2012-01-21 08:28 Dear Izumi, We were all saddened by Steve’s sudden passing. He was a wonderful man always coming into the shop to do little projects for family or friends. Always knowing the feelings he wanted to convey to the recipient of the gift or the message he was trying to get across. Always with a smile and a good word he would sometimes stop by just to say hello or pass on a little bit of knowledge. He will greatly missed. Quote

#14 Angela Boyer 2012-01-21 09:06 To the Myers Family:
A little poem of comfort by Helen Steiner Rice
We feel so sad when those we love
Are called to live in the home above.
But why should we grieve when they say good bye:
And go to dwell in a cloudless sky?
For they have but gone to prepare the way.
And we'll meet them again some happy day.
For God has told us that nothing can sever
A life he created to live on forever.
So let God's promise soften our sorrow
And give us new strength for a brighter tomorrow. Quote

#15 AHMED ELSAYED 2012-01-21 09:39 Dear Izumi,

My deepest sympathy for the loss of Steve. My wife, children and I met with him during one the MITIN’s event and they all noticed his kindness and courtesy. I am in DC now. Otherwise, I will come in person to extend my condolence to you, Ken and Jun.

Ahmed Elsayed Quote

#16 Jane Batte 2012-01-23 03:18 The Grand Haven High School,Michigan ,Class of 1959 will miss Steve very much. He came to all the reunions with his lovely wife and with pictures of his children. He was so proud of his Children's
achievements.

I was in his classes from 7th grade on and always admired what a good student he was and as a teacher later, I wanted Steve type students in my classes.

We enjoyed the high school cast parties at his home after the school plays.

He will be missed by all of us.

Jane Radspieler Batte Quote

#17 Bonnie Nietering Wal 2012-01-24 03:20 Steve was a friend of mine through Jr and Sr high school in Grand Haven. My condolences to his wife and family.

Bonnie Nietering Walker Quote

#18 Richaard Muhl 2012-01-26 07:56 Dear Izumi,

The news of Steve's sudden death came as
a heavy shock. From recent e mails I
know how much he was looking forward to his trip to New Zealand.

Steve took me in tow the first night I arrived in Japan and wisked me off to
the local yakatori shop. I knew immediaely that my time at ASIJ would
be rich and varied.

We taught together in the math department
and I appreciated his willingness to
look at and teach a traditional subject in a new and effective way.

My deep sympathies ae with you in your
suddn loss of Steve.

Dick Muhl, ASIJ 1971 - 75 Quote

#19 Anne Ludlow 2012-01-26 14:54 My heartfelt sympathy to Steve's family. Steve was my Algebra II/Trig teacher at ASIJ in the 70's; he was uniquely suited to that time & place, & was one of my most memorable teachers. We have lost a true individual, & I will always think of him with great affection. Quote

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