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OBITUARY
MAYERS, Erma “Pat” - Passed away peacefully at the age of 100. Beloved wife of 54 years to David Mayers, loving mother to John, Judy (Allen), Janet and Joyce (Jim). Devoted grandmother to nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Pat’s life was filled with adventure and joy. She spent her childhood in Michigan with her parents and two brothers and cherished her memories of being at the lake in the summer, ice fishing with her... see more
MAYERS, Erma “Pat” - Passed away peacefully at the age of 100. Beloved wife of 54 years to David Mayers, loving mother to John, Judy (Allen), Janet and Joyce (Jim). Devoted grandmother to nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Pat’s life was filled with adventure and joy. She spent her childhood in Michigan with her parents and two brothers and cherished her memories of being at the lake in the summer, ice fishing with her dad, sailing with her brothers and clowning around with her best friend Babe. She left home in her late teens for Hollywood where she found an apartment complex with a pool, met movie stars and the love of her life, David Mayers. She and David raised their four children in San Mateo, California. Pat became a member of The Assistance League of San Mateo where she managed the Turnstyle Thrift Shop, attended charitable events and became an avid golfer and domino player. In retirement Pat and Dave loved traveling across the US and Canada in their motorhome and traveling to many other countries, visiting friends and family and making new friends along the way. She was a valuable member of her community and a loving and caring presence in the lives of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Special thanks to the staff at the MS Care Home in San Mateo for their care and compassion over the last 2 years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Assistance League of San Mateo and Mission Hospice.
Dear John, Judy, Janet & Joyce,
Your Mom was a beautiful, one-in-a-million, wonderful woman and will be dearly missed!
We have such wonderful memories of Aunt Erma (and Uncle Dave)! Even though our "CA Family" lived more than half way... moreDear John, Judy, Janet & Joyce,
Your Mom was a beautiful, one-in-a-million, wonderful woman and will be dearly missed!
We have such wonderful memories of Aunt Erma (and Uncle Dave)! Even though our "CA Family" lived more than half way across the country from us, your Mom and Dad had such a positive impact and influence on our lives!
There was much excitement and anticipation when the Mayers' were coming to Michigan for a visit - absolutely loved our time spent with all of you and I remember many tears when it was time to say good-bye until the next time!
This is a photo of Aunt Erma and her "baby brother," Charles in 1974. A couple of good looking people, wouldn't you say! less
Pat was born in a small town in Michigan on July 12, 1921
The second child born to her mother, Marguerite, and Father, John.
She had an older brother, Cliff, and ten years later a younger brother, Chuck was born. She calls herself the pickle in the... morePat was born in a small town in Michigan on July 12, 1921
The second child born to her mother, Marguerite, and Father, John.
She had an older brother, Cliff, and ten years later a younger brother, Chuck was born. She calls herself the pickle in the middle. In this photo, she is 2 and Clifford is 4. Those Eyes!!!!! less
Her maternal relatives were farmers. Her mother, Marguerite lost her mother, Jennette, when she was very young, 6 years old. Marguerite’s father was not able to take care of the 5 children so Marguerite was raised by her aunts.
Pat's father, John and... moreHer maternal relatives were farmers. Her mother, Marguerite lost her mother, Jennette, when she was very young, 6 years old. Marguerite’s father was not able to take care of the 5 children so Marguerite was raised by her aunts.
Pat's father, John and her mother were very different. He was jolly, always laughing and singing. Her mother was more reserved and quiet. They loved each other very much and had a good life together. Mom likes to sing little ditties. And then she laughs. She has a lot of her dad in her. She idolized him. She loved when he took her ice fishing in the winter...he would say…Polly Put the Kettle On…we’ll have a cup of tea! Here he is in his in his Streetcar Conductor uniform. And John and Marguerite in their older years. And Grandpa holding his namesake John (our brother) and his big wonderful smile that goes on and on! less
Her best friend, Babe, and Pat were inseparable and had a lot of fun and adventures. Doubled over laughing. That about says it all. These two loved to have fun! They performed a Laurel and Hardy routine for the local PTA. And they put on plays in Babe's... moreHer best friend, Babe, and Pat were inseparable and had a lot of fun and adventures. Doubled over laughing. That about says it all. These two loved to have fun! They performed a Laurel and Hardy routine for the local PTA. And they put on plays in Babe's mom's store. They were very popular! They loved riding to Babe's Grandpa's house on their bikes. She says it was many miles! Customers from Babe's family store would pick them, and their bikes up, on the road and help them out with the long ride. Mom loved Babe's grandpa too. less
She left Michigan when she was 20 and headed west to Hollywood. She had a friend whose sister, Cookie, lived there and invited them to come for a visit. The friend left but Mom loved it so much that she stayed.
Cookie managed an... moreHollywood bound!!!
She left Michigan when she was 20 and headed west to Hollywood. She had a friend whose sister, Cookie, lived there and invited them to come for a visit. The friend left but Mom loved it so much that she stayed.
Cookie managed an apartment complex and was able to get Mom her own apartment. There was a swimming pool in the middle of the
building. Mom has lots of great stories about that phase of her life. What a time to be in Hollywood! She was awe struck!
Cookie got her a job at Schwab’s Pharmacy. Schwab's Pharmacy was a drugstore located at 8024 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California, and was a popular hangout for movie actors and movie industry dealmakers from the 1930s through the 1950s.
She was in the thick of it and loved every minute of it. She met very interesting people there. One such friend was a photographer who made several photos of her captured her beauty and glamour less
Her next job was for a Radio Station, KHJ. She was an excellent secretary and had a good command of the English language. She worked for a lot of bosses and most especially the President of KHJ, who later became the President of CBS in New York. They... moreHer next job was for a Radio Station, KHJ. She was an excellent secretary and had a good command of the English language. She worked for a lot of bosses and most especially the President of KHJ, who later became the President of CBS in New York. They remained good friends through their lives. less
She was swept off her feet by a charming man shortly after she arrived. They were married. He was a traveling salesman and so she got to see the country a bit as he took her with him on business trips. He was somewhat estranged from his family. When he... moreShe was swept off her feet by a charming man shortly after she arrived. They were married. He was a traveling salesman and so she got to see the country a bit as he took her with him on business trips. He was somewhat estranged from his family. When he brought her to meet them, they loved her and it was a happy time for them all. The marriage didn’t work out and she divorced him (big deal for the 1940’s!) However she kept in touch with his family all her life. The Landsburgh’s were a prominent San Francisco family. G. Albert Landsburgh, was an American architect largely known for his work on luxury cinemas and theaters. He was the principal architect of theaters on the West Coast, including the San Francisco Opera House, from 1900 to 1930. She loved “Pop and Muzzy” and they loved her. They were close to us all, surrogate grandparents. less
And then she met David, another man that lived in her apartment building. A kind and funny man. He gave her rides to work and they became close. They were meant for each other. Her father was also kind and funny and David Mayers, was the same. They made... moreAnd then she met David, another man that lived in her apartment building. A kind and funny man. He gave her rides to work and they became close. They were meant for each other. Her father was also kind and funny and David Mayers, was the same. They made each other laugh a lot. It was a very good match. less
They had lots of great friends and went to a lot of parties, from Halloween to Opera. They married and laughed and loved each other for 60 wonderful years! They adored one another.
And along came 4 kids…..all in a row...almost
Pat and Dave had 4 children rather quickly. John, Judy, Janet and Joyce! At one point Mom had 3 children in diapers, we were that close in age. Imagine that! She has 9 grandchildren and 9 great... moreAnd along came 4 kids…..all in a row...almost
Pat and Dave had 4 children rather quickly. John, Judy, Janet and Joyce! At one point Mom had 3 children in diapers, we were that close in age. Imagine that! She has 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren! They lived in San Mateo and raised the kids there. Pat was very involved with the Assistance League in San Mateo. less
As the kids got older, Pat and Dave travelled the world. Australia, New
Zealand, Europe, Panama were a few places they visited. They also loved traveling around in their RV all across the United States.