Lawrence Foster Meyers

Larry Meyers, 71, passed away unexpectedly on May 17 at home in Gearhart, Oregon.

Larry was born in Portland, Oregon, on December 13, 1941, to Rosalie and Foster Meyers. He grew up in Portland and graduated from Cleveland High School in 1959, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and an outstanding sprinter on the school track team. He attended Oregon State University, where he affiliated with Sigma Chi fraternity, and graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Education. After college, Larry served stateside as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps.

Larry began his career in the automotive industry by working at Riviera Motors in Beaverton, rising to Vice President/General Manager at the dealership. In 1980 he moved on to become President/General Manager of Larry Meyers Porsche-Audi Inc. During this time, Larry was appointed President of the Metro Portland Auto Dealers Association and elected President of the Portland Metropolitan Business Association. In 1989 Larry moved to Gearhart and recently retired from the State of Oregon Department of Transportation.

Larry also devoted his time and energy to a variety of civic and volunteer activities, including his participation as Board Member/Sponsor of the LPGA Portland Golf Tournament and appointment as Chairman of the March of Dimes Oregon Chapter. He particularly enjoyed his work with youth athletic programs at Boys Club of Portland Metropolitan Area and West Sylvan Grade School. Recently, his love of animals drew him to volunteer at Clatsop County Animal Shelter.

An avid tennis player, Larry was a member of The Racquet Club of Portland, where he won numerous tennis awards and championships. He was also a member of the Multnomah Athletic Club.

Larry enjoyed a huge following of friends from all walks of life and possessed a smile that drew people to him like a magnet. Those close to him will always remember his humor, generous spirit, and humility …. Larry was a real “people person.”

Larry is survived by his wife Mary Donnelly Meyers, daughter Kristina Geary (Frank), grandchildren Knute and Hannah Geary, stepdaughters Kirsten Larsen and Stephanie Allenbaugh and their families, and sister Janet Terpstra (John).

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Clatsop County Animal Control and Shelter, 1315 SE 19th St., Warrenton, OR 97146.

Private family memorial service.