Sally Claire Myers

Sally Claire Myers

Iowa City

Sally Claire Myers, born on October 31, 1927, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Harold and Mary Sears, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, October 19, 2024.

She spent her early years in Des Moines, a place she always called home. Sally graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1945, where she was active in dance and tennis and was crowned homecoming queen in her senior year. She held dear memories of performing in dance recitals at Tanglefoot Cottage. After high school, Sally attended Monticello College in Missouri for her freshman year before transferring to the University of Iowa. She became a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and, during her sophomore year, met the love of her life, Albert “Sug” Myers. They were married on June 19, 1947, and began their life together.

Their first home was above their small business in Iowa City, known as the Depot Lunch. After two years, they returned to Des Moines, where Sally embraced her role as a mother to their four children: Roxanne, Chuck, Tom, and Jon. Albert’s career took the family to several states, including Missouri, Kansas, Connecticut, and New York, before they ultimately returned to Iowa City in 1966.

Sally and Albert eventually settled in Dallas, Texas in 1973, where they lived until Albert’s passing in 1997. Following his death, Sally returned to Iowa City to be close to lifelong friends and family in both Iowa City and Des Moines.

During their years in Dallas, Sally became deeply involved in 12-step recovery programs. For over 25 years, she and Albert devoted themselves to traveling and sharing their experiences, strength, and hope with others in recovery. Sally continued this work after Albert’s passing, remaining an active and influential member of the recovery community until her death. Many have shared with her family the profound impact she had on their lives through her compassionate support both in Dallas and Iowa City.

Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Myers, her parents Harold and Mary Sears, her brother Bill Sears, her son-in-law Clemens Erdahl and her beloved cousin Betty Rae Koch.

She is survived by her daughter, Roxanne Erdahl, and sons, Tom Myers, Chuck Myers, and Jon Myers. Her legacy lives on through her grandchildren, Cory Haldeman, Chase Haldeman, Lillian Erdahl, Colbin Erdahl, Claire Myers, Jon Myers, Dakota Rogers-Myers, Austin Rogers- Myers, Amber Torres, Micah Myers,10 great-grandchildren and her nieces Sheri Sears, Mary Ann Drapcho, and Bill Sears.

Sally will be remembered for her grace, her love of family, and her unwavering dedication to helping others. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.

Sally will be laid to rest at a private service at the Masonic Cemetery alongside her husband, Albert, in Des Moines. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at the Solon Nursing Center as well as Moments Hospice, for the love and care they provided.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to organizations supporting recovery programs, honoring Sally’s lifelong commitment to helping others. To share a thought, memory or condolence with Sally’s family please visit Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service website at www.gayandciha.com.