Alan Roger Meyer

Alan Roger Meyer reunited with his bride Deanna Martin Meyer on their 58th wedding anniversary October 13th, 2025, after a prolonged battle with health issues, at the age of seventy-nine.

Alan was born in Ogden, Utah, March 8th, 1946, to Roger and Delores Meyer. He graduated from Weber High and Weber State University with a bachelor’s in Speech, where he met his wife Deanna Martin in the drama department when they played Stanley and Stella Kowalski in a scene from A Streetcar Named Desire. They were married on Friday, October 13, 1967. Friday the 13th was intentionally chosen for luck, and they were later sealed for time and eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. They shared a life together for over 48 years until Deanna’s passing in 2015 and have two sons, Jared (Suzanne) Meyer, and Joshua (Patricia) Meyer. Jared and Suzanne gave them four grandchildren, Quinn, Rachael, Kiera, and Eva.

Professionally, Alan had an extensive career as an educator at Bonneville High School where he taught English, drama, debate, journalism, creative writing, computers, and video production. During this time, he received his master’s degree in education from Weber State University and his Ph.D. in Creative Writing from Pacific Western University. He also served as an adjunct professor at Weber State University. Alan was a published writer and a member of SAG-AFTRA. He was involved with theater and film in Utah for many years as an actor, director, and screenwriter.

Alan was a well-read and creative individual with multiple interests and hobbies. Never bored, he fully pursued such passions as, but not limited to art, music, photography, videography, gold prospecting, meditation, fishing, kayaking, mineral collecting, mythology, cross-country skiing, world culture and spiritualism, motorcycles, SCUBA diving, paranormal investigation, family history, guerilla style cooking and was a cat enthusiast. Always a witty and excellent orator, Alan was often specifically requested to speak at gatherings and perform eulogies.

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Alan lived his life with curiosity and courage. Never asking permission and always supportive of the creative endeavors of his family and students. He will be remembered and missed for his wisdom, knowledge, compassion, and love. Especially for his dedication and tenacity during his wife’s final years and his personal strength during his own. Forever loved and forever an inspiration.

Valhalla has received a warrior poet.

Service details are pending and will be announced later.