Jonathan Samuel Meyers, a Denver native and world traveler-adventurer, passed away March 14, 2010, in Ashland, Oregon. Rabbi Bernard Gerson and Cantor Saul Rosenthal officiated at the March 21 graveside service at Mt. Nebo Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Just go for it was Jonathans theme, the family said. A man of action, he loved and enjoyed life to the fullest.
Jonathan was a warm, caring, compassionate, sensitive and generous person. We will always remember ?his beautiful smile, laugh, and personality, which sparkled with kindness and humor.
Mr. Meyers was born April 8, 1967, in Denver. He particularly enjoyed ?the early years he spent at Shwayder Camp.
He attended Abington High School in Clark Summit, Pa., and earned a BA from Pennsylvania State University.
Mr. Meyers also lived and worked on Kibbutz Grofit.
An entrepreneur involved in several business ventures, Mr. Meyers worked at Meyers Distributing Co., Espinoza Cartage, Altec Lansing and Seemor Enterprises.
He was married to Jackie Meyers Eckl from 1993-2004.
The family said that Mr. Meyers was happiest camping, hiking, technical climbing, biking through Moab and the Rockies, and white-water rafting down the Arkansas, Rouge or Selway Rivers.
His travels took him throughout the US and the world, including Baja, Israel, Holland, Paris, Belgium, Marina di Andora, Madrid, the Caribbean, Costa Rica and Puerto Vallarta.
He most recently tackled parts of the Andes and the Amazon River.
A terrific chef, Mr. Meyers loved music, animals and throwing birthday parties.
Mr. Meyers is survived by his father Marvin L. Meyers of Denver; siblings Andrea L. (Todd Ewalt) Meyers of Highlands Ranch, Michele S. Meyers of Denver and Dr. Joel S. Meyers of Longmont; and nephews Jeremy and Jarryd Meyers.
He was predeceased by his mother Nancy Charney Meyers.
Contributions may be made to the Rodef Shalom Preschool, 450 S. Kearney St., Denver, CO 80222.
