Resa Louise Meyers' Obituary
Mrs. Resa Louise (Alford) Meyers, age 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, April 12, 2026 in Fruitport, Michigan. She was born in Hayti, Missouri on July 22, 1941 to William and Mary (Mitchell) Alford. On December 5, 1958, Resa married Clifford Leroy Meyers. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and proud great-grandmother. Known for her compassion, kindness, and generosity, she touched the lives of all who met her. Resa’s greatest joy was her family, who remained at the center of her life. She also found happiness in her many hobbies, including artwork and painting, gardening, playing bingo, and enjoying her scratch-off tickets. She also took special delight in her elephant collection. Resa will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Clifford; children, Cathleen (Harry) Hewitt, Bonnie (Jay) Allen, Jason (Wendy) Meyers, and James Meyers; 10 grandchildren, Michelle, Chad, Laurel, Zachary, Faye, Cory, Emily, Amy, Sophia, and Olivia; eight great-grandchildren, Keaton, Kassidee-Lee, Gavin, Hayden, Evelyn, Aiden, Carter, and Jax; and brother, Robert (Janice) Alford. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Clifford Meyers Jr.; brothers, Thomas and Sammuel Alford; and sisters, Mary Gay Jester and Helen Stoy. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 3:00 PM Friday, April 17, 2026 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444. Burial will be in Fruitport Pine Hill Cemetery. MEMORIALS in memory of Resa may be directed to the Harbor Hospice Foundation - Poppen Residence. You may sign her online guestbook at https://www.sytsemafh.com
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