MYERS, Louis A. (Lou) Jr.

Louis A. Myers, Jr. Lou 1/8/1922 - 3/19/2011 My love is gone, Saturday night with a full moon. He was born in Glendale, Arizona. Graduated from High School and came to the U of A. Received his B.S.B.A. in 1943, his M.S. in 1950 and became a CPA. During all this time his Military Duties from 1943 to 1946 in 16th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron. 6th Army Headquarters in San Francisco. He became an Assistant Professor followed by Associated Professor and Full Professor. He was head of Department of Accounting from 1959 - 1966. His Financial Accounting he enjoyed teaching. He received Bobcat Outstanding Faculty Award, Honorary Bobcat Award, U of A Creative Teaching Award. His Professional Organization, American Accounting Association, American Institute of C.P.A.'s, American Society of C.P.A.'s, Beta Alpha Psi (Organized local Chapter), Beta Gamma Sigma (Past President of local Chapter). He served on the University's Intercollegiate Athletics Committee from 1959 to 1980 and served as Faculty Athletic Representative from October 1968 to August 1980. Served as a member of the Western Athletic Conference Council from October 1968 to July 1978 (chairman in 1970 - b1971), and as a member of the Pac-10 Conference Council from July 1978 to August 1980. Served four years (1970 - 1973) as vice-president and member of Council of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Served as chairman of the NCAA Eligibility Committee from January 1975 to January 1978. (Member of Committee from January 1973 to January 1978.) Served as chairman of the NCAA Classification Committee from 1976 to 1980. Served as consultant to Fiesta Bowl Executive Committee, 1971n - 1977. Have served three two-year terms in the University of Arizona Faculty Senate. Have served on numerous University and College ad-hoc committees. member of Board of Directors of Arizona Alumni Association from June 1973 to June 1978. Inducted into University of Arizona Sports Hall of Fame, November 10, 1984. The Louis A. Myers' Professorship of Accounting, an endowed chair, established in September 1987. Retired December 30, 1983. Lou is survived by his wife, Donna; four stepchildren, Theodore W. Marshall II, Grant Marshall, Felicia Marshall and (Lee Witowoski, deceased). Lou had a wonderful sense of humor. Enjoyed tennis, golf and was President of Skyline County Club. Then became a full member of Oro Valley Country Club from 1976 - 2011. He is survived by many wonderful friends. No services at this time. Please make donations to the Accounting Department, U. of A. or your favorite charity. Arrangements handled by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, AVALON CHAPEL