Obituaries

March 2, 1920 to August 23, 2011

FRANCESVILLE - Rachel Myers, 91, of Francesville, passed away at 8:12 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 23, in White Oak Health Campus, Monticello.

She was born March 2, 1920, in Santa Barbara, CA, to the late William and Mary Rogers Bosse. She married Virgil "Bud" Myers on July 15, 1941 in Winamac. He survives. They were married for 70 years.

Survivors include:
Jennifer (Neil) Anderson, West Lafayette, Daughter
Kathleen Woodworth, Angola, Daughter
Laurel Myers, Francesville, Daughter
Kristin (Brad) Chesterman, Granddaughter
Brian (Diana) Anderson, Grandson
Jessica Anderson, Granddaughter
James (Heidi) Woodworth, Grandson
Anthony Woodworth, Grandson
Jenna Chesterman, Great Granddaughter
Ty Chesterman, Great Grandson
Cole Anderson, Great Grandson
Kade Anderson, Great Grandson
Allen (June) Bosse, Lowell, Brother
James (Marjorie) Emerich, Michigan City, Brother
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Gerald Emerich, Infant Brother
Ruth Ryan, Sister
Harold Emerich, Brother
Betty Anne Gudeman, Sister

Mrs. Myers was a 1939 graduate of Medaryville High School, Medaryville, and a graduate of Rudae's Beauty School, Lafayette. She and her husband owned and operated the V&R Market in Francesville for many years. She was an active member of the First Christian Church of Francesville. 
She was a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary Jesse Engle Post #228, Francesville. She was also a former member of the Pulaski County Republican Women. She was a former Brownie and 4-H leader. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, gardening, painting and reading. She especially enjoyed collecting and sewing period costumes for antique dolls.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday (Aug. 26), at the First Christian Church of Francesville, with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be in Roseland Cemetery, Francesville.

Memorial donations may be given to the First Christian Church of Francesville.