Vicky A. Meythaler

VICKY A. MEYTHALER

Independence

Vicky A. Meythaler, 81, of Independence, Iowa, died on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at ABCM Rehab of Independence-West Campus in Independence. She was born on Sept. 13, 1939, in Aurora, Iowa, the daughter of Earl William and Leona Florence (Schweitzer) Gibson. She graduated from high school in Aurora and then earned a bachelor's degree from Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Mrs. Meythaler taught physical education in Independence, Iowa, and Rowley, Iowa. She was a member of the girls basketball team from Aurora and played in the Iowa Girls Basketball Tournament. She coached seventh- and eighth-grade girls basketball. She retired in 1997.

On Nov. 3, 1962, she and Donald Wilbur Meythaler were married at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. He preceded her in death in 2015. Mrs. Meythaler was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Independence and the Independence Garden Club. She enjoyed her grandchildren, gardening, and making scrapbooks. She and her husband were members of collectable car clubs and they participated in the club tours. She also was able to travel to Europe with members of her family.

Mrs. Meythaler is survived by three sons, Greg Meythaler of Beaverton, Ore., Scott (Laurie Lightcap) Meythaler of Shueyville, Iowa, and Douglas (Jill Smith) Meythaler of Golden Valley, Minn.; five grandchildren; and two brothers, Lanny (Mary Ann) Gibson of Elgin, Iowa, and Joe Gibson of Wadena, Iowa.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, William Gibson.

Private graveside services will be held in Wilson Cemetery in Independence. White Funeral Home of Independence is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.White-MtHope.com.