Laurel I. Meyer (Orchard)

Private family services for Laurel I. Meyer age 78 of Orchard were held Thursday December 1, at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in rural Royal. Visitation was held Wednesday November 30th at the Ashburn Funeral Home in Orchard. Laurel passed away Nov. 27, 2011 at the O’neill Hospital.

Laurel was born April 9, 1933 four miles south or Orchard to parents Corwin and Mabel Jones. Laurel was one of six children brothers Leon, Loris and Lennis. Sisters Leola and Laretta. Laurel spent her early years on family farms between Royal and Clearwater, NE. Laurel attended country school through the 8th grade the attended Neligh High School.

Laurel married Robert D. Meyer in December of 1950 while he was in the U.S. Army. Laurel and Robert had Five children Michial who died at birth in Jan. of 1952, William, Richard, Frank, and Judy. After Robert was discharged from the Army in September of 1952 they spent the rest of her life in the Orchard Area.

Laurel is survived by her Husband Robert, sons William, Richard, Frank and daughter Judy and grandchildren.

Laurel was preceded in death by her parents Corwin and Mabel Jones, 1 son Michial, 2 brothers Leon and Lennis, 2 sister Laretta and Leola.

Laurel will be deeply missed by her family and friends.