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Township loses a friend

Published 9:33am Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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By JESSICA SIEFF
Niles Daily Star

Former Niles Charter Township supervisor Bill Myers died at his home late Tuesday evening.
He was 77.

Though arrangements are still pending, Brown Funeral Home in Niles was able to confirm the passing of Myers, who served as a representative for the township for 10 years.

He retired last November, after a very closely watched election that had three candidates competing for his seat.

At the time of his retirement, Myers told the Star that in his 10 years with the township, “we’ve done a lot,” and said he had learned a lot during his time as supervisor. He said he and his wife were looking forward into possibly spending more time in Arizona.

“I liked it out here,” he said, when asked what kept him dedicated to the township for so long. “I enjoy my work and I enjoyed working with the people.”

But asked if he was worried about the future of the township as he stepped down, Myers was emphatic. “Oh no,” he said. “The future of the township is going to be great.”

Arrangements are still pending.

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  1. October 7, 2009 at 10:22 am <Link>

    Sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Myers family! Bill was a wonderful person and did so much for our communitee…you should be proud of his accomplishments and the wonderful person that he was!

  2. October 7, 2009 at 11:41 am <Link>

    Bill was a real good guy, he truly cared and tried to give his best all the time. Gonna miss him that’s for sure.

    Dave Fisher

  3. October 7, 2009 at 12:04 pm <Link>

    Thanks for all you did at the township. May God bless your family while you rest in peace.

  4. October 7, 2009 at 1:55 pm <Link>

    Niles Charter Township has indeed lost a friend and a great advocate. Our best to his family. Bill will be missed

    Mike Armstrong

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