He made his mark on Idaho through 10 years in the state Legislature, fighting for causes including education and the Spokane Valley/Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer. But Wayne Meyer wanted to be remembered as a farmer. That was the message delivered to more than 500 people who packed St. Pius X Catholic Church in Coeur d’Alene on Friday to say goodbye to a man whose name became synonymous with bluegrass farming on the Rathdrum Prairie. Meyer died Tuesday of colon cancer. He was 59. The service was short, and there was no eulogy. When it ended, a procession of cars traveled across Meyer’s precious prairie to Evergreen Cemetery in Post Falls, where he was buried/Alison Boggs, SR. More here.

Question: It was unusual that the service for respected farmer/ex-legislator Wayne Meyer was short. And there was no eulogy. That says something about the man. As does the full house. Have you ever thought what you’d want your funeral service to be like?

Item: Idaho loses a great friend: Former legislator Meyer dies after battle with colon cancer/Brian Walker, CDA Press

More Info: Wayne Meyer, 59, died Monday after a long battle with colon cancer. Meyer’s name is synonymous with farm survival on the Rathdrum Prairie. He took that same grit and work ethic to Boise as a legislator, and lately took on the role of giving back to the rural community by furthering educational opportunities for local students.

DFO: Wayne was a good man and one of the best representatives that northern Kootenai County has produced. Please feel free to use this thread to remember him.