Audrey Jean Meyer
September 15, 1933 - September 07, 2019
Obituary
MADISON - Audrey J. Meyer, age 85, of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept.r 7, 2019, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, Wis. She was born on Sept. 15, 1933, in Bear Valley, Wis., the daughter of Harry and Dorothy (Oldenburg) Flamme and was raised by her maternal grandparents, William and Susanna Oldenburg. She married Durwood "Woodie" Meyer on Dec. 30, 1955, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hillpoint, Wis.
Audrey worked as an Administrative Assistant for the State of Wisconsin for many years. She was an active member of Monona Evangelical Lutheran Church. Audrey loved reading, playing cards and board games, bird watching, and gardening especially flowers. She loved the outdoors, enjoyed spending time with her family, and going up north to the family cottage.
Audrey is survived by her husband, Durwood “Woodie” Meyer; son, James (Nicole) Meyer; daughter, Cynthia (Trevor) Marvell; two grandsons, Jeffrey (Mary) Meyer and Zachary (Lora) Meyer; two granddaughters, Ashley (Shaun) Barksdale and Samantha Marvell; step grandson, Jeremie (Tera) Cribben; great-grandson, Liam Meyer; two great-granddaughters, Makenzie Barksdale and Aryia Barksdale; three step great-grandsons, Mason Cribben, Xander Cribben, and Brodie Cribben; sister, Shelbey Gillingham; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; and her son, Jeffery Meyer.
Funeral services will be held at MONONA EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4411 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, with the Rev. Thomas Nowak presiding. Burial will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Hillpoint, at 3 p.m. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Monona Evangelical Lutheran Church Endowment Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
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Visitation
Wed Sep 11, 2019 @ 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Thu Sep 12, 2019 @ 10:00 AM CDT
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Thu Sep 12, 2019 @ 11:00 AM CDT
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John & Judy Kompsie
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Dear Woodie & Family:
We just learned over dinner this evening that Audrey had passed away. We extend to you & your family our deepest condolences. She was a wonderful lady & she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. We will miss our many conversations at the restaurant that we have had over the years.
We will remember all of you in our prayers during this very difficult time. Hold onto to your memories, as they will get you thru in the future.
In Deepest Sympathy,
John & Judy Kompsie
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Debbie McCann
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Dear Woodie and family, I was very sad to read of Audrey's passing.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Debbie
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James Whitney
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Dear Woodie and Family,
I just read Dan Thofne's email about Audrey's passing. Sharon and I extend our condolences to you and your family. Due to a family matter we will not be able to be with you Thursday, but we will be thinking of you, and remembering you in our prayers. Love and Sympathy, Jim and Sharon Whitney
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Debbie Beich
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So very sorry for your loss.
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Susan Bartlett
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Audrey will always be my dear friend--so kind and often lifted my spirits and made me laugh. A beautiful lady and a role model. I am so thankful for her. We'll see her again--she's doing just fine now. Woody and all her loved ones, you are in our prayers every day. Call us anytime for anything. --Susie (& Neil)
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Paul V Ervin
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Dear Woody, It was so sad to hear your wife passing we will keep you in our prayers wish you and your family the best. I remember how fun it was playing cards with you guys learning shit on your neighbor.
Love Fran and Paul Ervin Sorry we couldn't make it to the services it's hard for Fran to walk in crowds.