[Genealib] Patty Barthell Myers, 1930-2008

[Sandy Day]

Tom and others
While I did not know Patty nor had I heard of her, I find it very comforting 
to know that she is being remembered on this list. None of us will get out 
of this life alive so it helps to think that some of us on this list will be 
remembered by others once our Day comes. I also liked how her obituary 
stated her life's work was genealogy. Definitely well said and one can tell 
by reading this that Patty was devoted to this subject. I specifically liked 
that it was stated she wanted donations made in her name to any local 
library. Isn't that even more fitting a tribute to a person like her than if 
it stated donations were to be made to HER favorite library! Makes me feel 
good to read her obit so Tom thanks for forwarding this to our list.
Sandy Day
Genealogy Librarian
Schiappa Library
Steubenville OH

PS I would like to go down in genealogy history known as The Indexer as I 
index anything I can get my hands on!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Kemp" <thomas.j.kemp at gmail.com>
To: "Librarians Serving Genealogists" <genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu>
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 8:30 AM
Subject: [Genealib] Patty Barthell Myers, 1930-2008


> Her obituary simply stated her "life's work was genealogy."
> Well said.
>
> I wrote more about her work and included her lengthy obituary at:
> http://blog.genealogybank.com/2008/10/patty-barthell-myers-1930-2008.html
>
> I particularly liked the closing comment: "Her life was an example of
> overcoming enormous challenges, and making a difference in the world,
> patiently, quietly--and then there was the occasional wild rumpus. "
>
> Her late husband was at the "Hanoi Hilton" the same time as John McCain.
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