Meyer H. Weisman Obituary (1927 - 2016)

Meyer H. Weisman, age 89, passed away on December 13, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Lena Weisman; sister, Jeannette Lurie. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ann; sons, Jeff (Jennifer) Weisman and Scott (Tammy) Weisman; sisters, Barbara Cohen and Becky (Joe) Zoldan; grandchildren, Aaron, Justin, Ethan, Shane, Ella, Liza and Avery Weisman; brother-in-law, George Jacobs; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Meyer was a lifelong resident of Columbus, started working for a local downtown jeweler in 1942 when he was 15 years old to help his family during the Great Depression. When he was 17, he volunteered and joined the Navy to represent the USA in World War II. He spent 2 years in the military and went back home to Columbus and back to work for the same jeweler. Twenty years later, Meyer decided to open up his own store in the Great Southern Shopping Center on the South side of Columbus, and that was the start of Meyers Jewelers. In October Meyers Jewelers celebrated their 50th anniversary at their newest freestanding location in Grove City, OH. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, December 14 at CONGREGATION AGUDAS ACHIM, 2767 E. Broad St. Interment will follow at New Agudas Achim Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at the home of Ann and Meyer Weisman on Wednesday from 6-8pm, Thursday from 8-10pm and Sunday from 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Congregation Agudas Achim or Zusman Hospice in his memory.