James Paul Meyer

James Paul Meyer was born in Ritzville, Wash., on Jan. 27, 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Meyer and Violet (Snip) Sandbrink Meyer. He died Sept. 26, 2021, in Moscow, Idaho, at age 77.

He is survived by his daughter, Dia Marie Fischer, and son, Jon Michael (Mike) Meyer (Bonnie), brothers Dan (Heidi) Meyer and Mark (Cyndy) Meyer, four grandchildren, and three nieces.

Jim graduated from Ritzville High School, married Vada Koch, and graduated from Whitworth College, where he pitched for the baseball team and played golf for the Pirates. He taught in public schools in Redmond, Cashmere, and Yakima before leaving the United States to teach English and the Bible in China, Taiwan, and India for many years.

After returning to the United States, he drove extensively through the western US, making friends, staying with fellow Christians, witnessing in Emmaus Walks, and playing hymns on the piano. He dedicated his life to his walk with Christ and gently encouraged others to pursue their walk. For the last several years, he lived with or nearby his friends in Deary, Idaho.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to a charity of their choice.