Richard Lawrence Meyers

Richard “Dick” Lawrence Meyers passed away peacefully, on December 22, 2020, in Post Falls, Idaho, one day after his 86th birthday. He was born in Grand Lake, Colorado on December 21, 1934 to Ruth (Kauffman) Meyers and Ira William Meyers. The family moved to Poulsbo, Washington, when he was seven years old. From this little town on the bay, he developed his love of the sea and forest. He graduated from North Kitsap High School in 1953, the year he met the love of his life, Camille Carriere. They were married June 18, 1954, being constant companions until her death in 2013 after 59 years of marriage. Side by side, they cleared their land and built their home where they raised two children. He started his apprenticeship with Stetson-Ross Machine Co in Seattle in 1953 which was completed at the end of 1957 and in January of 1958, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He was assigned to Fort Sill, Oklahoma where Camille joined him. They lived there until January 1960 when he was reassigned to the Reserves and moved back to Poulsbo, working for Stetson-Ross. In January 1965, he went to work for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington working his way up to foreman in the nuclear department in 1980, overseeing nuclear machining and repair. While in this capacity he was sent to various other facilities to supervise the nuclear work until retiring in 1993. He carried with him his love of machining and repair throughout his life. Dick’s shop was always open to anyone who needed something repaired. They stayed for friendly conversation and often left a lifelong friend. Dick had an adventurous spirit prompting him to accept an offer in 1962 to help navigate the ship “Nordic Maid”, 6,000 miles from Poulsbo to Valparaiso, Chile, South America, traveling over the equator and including a stop by the Galapagos Islands. Another adventurous challenge he took on was backpacking into the remote parts of the Olympic National Rainforest. Choosing to go in the winter months, he and a friend looked forward to these demanding trips and extreme conditions, overcoming many challenges and obstacles and being rewarded with the beauty and solitude of the ocean he loved. Among his many diverse interests, Dick loved cars and motorcycles. Together with a close friend, he built a custom racing car. Ten times between the years of 1996 and 2006 they loaded up and headed down to race at the Bonneville Salt Flats. He also enjoyed many motorcycle adventures with his son, including traveling to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota. He enjoyed many trips with his favorite traveling companion, Camille. Together they logged many miles in their RV, on cruise ships and in the air. They also enjoyed many day trips together, sitting by the water, perusing a museum or having a picnic lunch in the woods. Many of their trips included visiting their children and grandchildren. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Camille. He is survived by his daughter, Catherine Marquis (Dennis) of Post Falls, ID; son, Brian Meyers (Kathy) of Issaquah, WA; and sister Elaine Anderson (Win-deceased) of Anacortes, WA; as well as 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He will be missed by many including extended family and great friends who have become like family. The family would like to thank Guardian Angel of Post Falls and Hospice of North Idaho for their dedicated care in his last days. He loved the history of Poulsbo and volunteered his time at the Martinson Cabin and the Poulsbo Historical Society. Donations can be made to the Poulsbo Historical Society in Richard’s name.