age 83, of Dover, died Wednesday, April 14, 2021, while in the Inn at
Northwood Village at Dover following a period of declining health. Born on
May 15, 1937, at Uhrichsville, Ohio Dave was a son of the late Dorwin V. and
Stella M. Roth Myers. He was a member of the class of 1955 from the former
Tuscarawas-Warwick school and furthered his education by earning a
Bachelor Degree in Earth Science from Muskingum in 1959. Just out of
college, Dave proudly served his country as a member of the United States
Army. On June 25, 1960, Dave married the former Juanita Estelle Murray and
together the couple raised four children. In 1973, Dave obtained his Master's
as a Guidance Counselor from Xavier University. Dave was a longtime
educator and coach for the New Philadelphia City Schools. Not only did he
serve as a Science Teacher and Counselor, he coached, football, wrestling
and track and retired from Buckeye Career Center. He was an active member
of the Broadway United Methodist Church at New Philadelphia where he
sang in the choir and served as Sunday School Teacher and Lay Leader.
After his retirement, Dave enjoyed working as a crossing guard, teaching at
the Tuscarawas County Jail, delivering Meals on Wheels, long-distance
cycling, collecting trains, and traveling. He was also a longtime Reserve
Deputy with the Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office Dive Team. Anyone who
knew Dave knew of his kindness, generosity, and willingness to help anyone
in need.

In addition to his wife, of 60 years, Dave is survived by four children, Diane
(Dave "Buzz") Bell, Eric (Laura) Myers all of Port Washington, Kurt (Darcey)
of Qatar, and Mark (Mandy) of Uhrichsville; eight grandchildren, Dominic
(Cori) Bell, Devin (fiancée, Lucas Ripley) Bell, Sarah Myers, Matthew Milligan,
Adam Myers, Brennan Gambs, Braxtyn Myers, and Braylin Myers; a greatgrandson, Jaxson Ripley and an expected great-grand child due in July. Completing the family is a brother, Larry (Pat) Myers of Marysville, Ohio and
a niece and a nephew.