William Guenther Myers

William Guenther Myers February 16, 1946 - August 24, 2015 William "Bill" Guenther Myers, 69, passed away at his home in St. Augustine, Florida, on August 24, 2015 after battling pancreatic cancer for almost 3 years. He was born on February 16, 1946, at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He graduated from University City High School, a suburb of St. Louis, in 1964, where he ran track and was a member of the varsity track team that won three Missouri state outdoor track championships in 1962-1964. He was a Boy Scout for over 5 years earning his Eagle Scout award in 1960. He dearly loved his scouting experiences. He graduated with a BSBA in accountancy in 1969 from the University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri; an AS in computer programming in 1978 from Missouri Southern State College, Joplin, Missouri; and a MBA in 1978 from Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas. He served as a lieutenant in the U. S. Army Finance Corps for 2 years in Germany from 1970-1972. Before moving to St. Augustine in 2005, Bill served on the board of directors of the St. Louis area high school Mid States Club Hockey Association for over 13 years (1991-2005), as Vice President for 3 years (1993-1996), and as President for 6 years (1996-2002). It was his way of giving back to his community. He was a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and a CAE (Certified Association Executive) working for several corporations and non-profit organizations throughout his career, the most recent being the American Culinary Federation in St. Augustine, Florida. He enjoyed spending time with his family, eating out at restaurants overlooking the water, going to the beach, kayaking, and playing bridge. We will remember him always for his loving ways, courage and determination, integrity, wry sense of humor and that great, big smile that lit up his entire face and brought so much light into this world. His family and friends were very blessed to have known him and to have loved and been loved by him. He will be so very deeply missed. Bill is survived by the "love of his life", his wife of 19 years, Kathleen "Kathie" Ann (Schiffler) Myers; his daughter, Claire Michele Harvey (Scott), grandson, Ryan Scott Harvey, and granddaughter, Lindsey Claire Harvey of Cincinnati, Ohio; his son, Joseph Charles Myers (Dawn), grandsons, William Joseph Myers, Grant Henry Myers, and Luke Charles Myers of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina; a sister, Elizabeth Kilby of St. Louis, Mo., a sister in law, Karin Kirk (Jim) of Wichita, Kansas, brother in law, Mark Schiffler (Sheryl) of Denver, Colorado, sister in law, Ellen Horsch (Dave) of Wichita, Kansas, sister in law, Joanie Nicholas (Joe) of Leawood, Kansas, cousins, Tim (Tudy) Kennedy of Prairie Village, Kansas, Elaine St. James of Lawrence, Kansas, 11 nephews, 4 nieces, 4 great nephews, and 4 great nieces. A celebration of Bill's life will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Reef Restaurant, 4100 Coastal Highway. Following in his father's footsteps, Bill donated his body to science for use in medical education. If willing, please consider donations to help fight pancreatic cancer. They can be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at www.pancan.org or to the Lustgarten Foundation for pancreatic cancer research at www.lustgarten.org. He would be honored and his family comforted if you would perform a random act of kindness in his name. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.