Struck and Killed on Freedom Boulevard Don Meyers: He Cared About Soquel Schools, By Scott J. Turnbull

IN MEMORIAM Don Meyers

He Cared About Soquel Schools

By Scott J. Turnbull

Soquel Union Elementary School District lost a fixture in our school community when our grounds specialist, Don Meyers, recently passed away.

Don cared for our school campuses with expertise, love, and meticulous attention. He treated every field, tree, and plant as if they were his own. He cared about the children of this community and wanted them to have beautiful campuses to attend school.

Don was first hired in SUESD over thirty-five years ago on June 24, 1985.

There has been an outpouring of fond memories shared because Don was so well-known.

One quote from a veteran teacher in our district sums up what many others have said and reads as follows, “I’m so going to miss seeing him and hearing all of his observations about the wildlife he’d notice around all of the schools. He was always so generous with his time and cared so much about keeping our outside spaces beautiful. I remember how proud he was of his family, and I hope they know how much he was appreciated by all of us.”

Don Meyers

Don Meyers at work on the mower.

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Stephanie was an only child and is survived by her parents, Shane and Debi Bell.

All proceeds will be used to support funeral proceedings and the associated educational costs from attending the University of Hawaii. All donations, large or small, are humbly and greatly appreciated by Stephanie’s family.

Stephanie’s memory will live in our hearts forever. n

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So far, more than 440 people have donated to the GoFundMe drive. See https://www. gofundme.com/f/stephanie-bell-memorial-fund

CHP said the driver of the car that hit Steffi was Pinky Higgins, 55, of Aromas. For Stephanie (left) is joined by her parents, Shane and Debi, after graduation ceremonies. a report on the fatal crash, see: https://kion546. com/news/2021/03/09/pedestrian-killed-inrollover-crash-on-freedom-boulevard Kirby School is an independent college preparatory day school in Santa Cruz for grades 6-12.

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