Pollyanne H Meyer

Pollyanne J. Meyer, 92, of Grand Island died Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society in Grand Island. Following a private burial in the Grand Island Cemetery, her memorial service will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 11th at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Lisa Ewald officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society or First Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be directed to www.apfelfuneralhome.com.



Pollyanne was born September 10, 1927 to Jarrett and Mary (Coleman) Hare in Madison, WI. She moved with her family to Lincoln, NE, and lived there for 10 years until the family moved to Grand Island. Pollyanne graduated from Grand Island Senior High in 1945 and graduated from UNL in 1949.



On February 2, 1953, Pollyanne was united in marriage to Robert W. Meyer at Grand Island and celebrated 50 years together. The couple lived in Grand Island where she worked as a kindergarten teacher within the Grand Island Public School system.



Among her many interests, she enjoyed gardening, needlepoint, cross stitch, and genealogy. She played bridge and appreciated the many friends found within her bridge clubs. Her lifelong passion was her music and she was an accomplished pianist and soprano. She and her husband sang together in the choir of the First Presbyterian Church for many years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the Retired Teachers Association, and Chapter CK PEO where she served as president.



Survivors include three children: Anne (Bill) Quigley of Valentine, NE, Robert A. Meyer of Omaha, NE, Jim (Carol) Meyer of Grand Island; grandchildren: John Quigley, Bob Quigley, Casey Wiens, Jessica Wiens, Brett Wiens, and a brother: Jarrett J. (Liz) Hare of Lawrence, KS.



Pollyanne was preceded in death by her husband, Robert in 2003 and her parents.