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Ionemary Williams Myers ’27

Ionemary Williams Myers ’27, July 25, 1995, in Ashland, Oregon. Ionemary was a librarian and teacher at Catlin Gabel School, in Portland and an active volunteer throughout her life. In 1931, she married Frank E. Myers ’27, physicist and professor of physics. In 1946, the couple moved to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She was president of the Lehigh Faculty Woman's Club, served with the local Girl Scout Council, and was active in the American Association of University Women. After retirement, the couple moved to Ashland, where she continued to be involved in the AAUW and was named Woman of the Year by the Ashland branch of the organization in 1976. They enjoyed international travel, reading, and raising African violets. Survivors include her sisters Vesta Coffin and Catherine Luginbill. Frank died in May 1995.

Appeared in Reed magazine: December 2013