Myron Gerald Myers passed away surrounded by his family, on Oct. 24 at the age of 82, following a courageous battle with cancer. Myron was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on Dec. 14, 1942, to Reuben and Harriet Myers. Myron was the older of two children. He attended Hope High School in Providence, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Brown University, where he achieved a Ph.D. in economics.
When he was 21, he married the love of his life, Susan Kransberg, and they were constant companions until his passing. They first settled in Providence while he attended Brown, then in New Jersey where he taught and wrote his dissertation, and ultimately in Potomac, where they raised their two daughters, Lisa and Jennifer.
After teaching at Rutgers University from 1968 to 1973, Myron spent his career consulting at Logistics Management Institute in the Washington, D.C., area. He was a patient and thoughtful leader, finding great joy in mentoring young professionals and empowering everyone he worked with.
After he retired from LMI in 2005, Myron and Susan split time between Boynton Beach, Florida, and Potomac. He loved to play tennis and golf, travel with Susan, watch the Red Sox and the stock market, and find fine wines, great bourbon and good food. He especially beamed with pride witnessing his grandchildren’s achievements.
Myron was a brave fighter until the end. He battled a rare form of thyroid cancer for almost 20 years. He was proud, worked hard to remain independent and never complained once.
Myron is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Susan Myers (nee Kransberg); their beloved daughters, Lisa Myers Burman and Jennifer (Les) Bookoff; and his four adoring grandchildren, Danielle Burman, Taylor Burman, Emma Bookoff and Luke Bookoff. He was predeceased by his devoted parents, Reuben and Harriet Myers, and his beloved sister Gayle Sock.
The family would like to extend its sincere appreciation to Myron’s caregivers from JSSA. Donations may be made in Myron’s memory to JSSA.
Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.
