In Loving Memory of Natalie Jayne Meyers (“Lolly”)

Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend

May 14, 1939 – January 23, 2026

With the beauty, grace, and strength that defined her life, Natalie Jayne Meyers—affectionately known as “Lolly”—returned to her heavenly home on Friday, January 23, 2026. She was 86 years old.

Born in Keshena, Wisconsin to Rhoda and Fred House, Natalie was the youngest of sixteen children. Growing up in such a large lively family meant she was never without company. Surrounded by siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, her world was filled with noise, laughter, and love. She cherished that sense of togetherness her entire life. Pretty, smart, and witty with a passion for stylish clothes, Jackie O sunglasses, and her signature pixie haircut, her cousins and nieces remember her fondly as “their own personal movie star.”

Natalie attended Shawnee High School and was voted Prom Queen in 1956. She graduated from High school in1957 and went on to earn her nursing degree at St. Elizabeth’s Nursing School in Chicago, Illinois in 1960. She became a surgery nurse at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, beginning a career defined by compassion and service. Natalie relished her time in Chicago, forging treasured friendships with her nursing schoolmates that would last the rest of her life. Her later nursing career focused on private and convalescent care and she retired after 16 years as the Director of Nurses at Chateau Lake San Marcos Community Care Center.

In 1968, Natalie’s brother Reg, a U.S. Marine, must have known exactly what he was doing when he sent his handsome Marine Corps buddy Dean Meyers to deliver a car to Natalie. Sparks flew the instant they met. Though Dean was stationed in California and Natalie was living in Chicago, they continued to stay in touch through marathon phone conversations, love letters, and visits. It did not take long for them to realize they belonged together. Anxious to begin their lives together and start a family, they skipped the fanfare, eloped, and moved to California where they continued writing a love story that would span 56 years.

Settling in California in 1969, Natalie and Dean built a life rooted in love, faith, and family, and together they raised four children who were the center of their lives. Natalie had always dreamed of a big family and there was no role more important to her than that of mother and grandmother. She loved her children more than life and she nurtured a unique relationship and unbreakable bond with each of them. She was a sanctuary and a safe space to her kids and they knew they could always count on her for loving support, a listening ear, and a shoulder to cry on. She knew her children better than they know themselves and she loved them all equally and without condition or expectation. 

When the kids were grown, the greatest joy of their retirement years came when Natalie and Dean welcomed their three grandchildren into the world. They poured their hearts into caring for them through their early years, and as the kids grew, they were always there – front row at every recital, cheering from every sideline, and celebrating every milestone with boundless pride and love. Natalie and Dean’s shared love of family and devotion to each other only grew stronger with time and they remained committed to one another in life and love, through the good times and bad, through sickness and health until they had to say goodbye, for now. Dean’s unwavering love and care was Natalie’s biggest comfort during her illness, just as her love and care was for him in the face of losing her.

Devout Catholics, with an unwavering faith, Natalie and Dean were long-time parishioners of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Carlsbad and cherished members of their small church community for 26 years. Natalie’s faith was a quiet strength that guided her life and inspired those around her. She was a daily prayer warrior and she could always be counted on to dedicate a rosary or novena to anyone in her life who may be struggling. Her family was always at the top of that list. Her faith was a constant source of strength and comfort, and it sustained her most deeply in the final chapter of her journey in the face of her illness. The depth of her belief was so profound that she passed that gift on to each of her children, giving them a well of comfort and hope to draw from in their own moments of need.  

Natalie’s talents and passions were as vibrant as her personality. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family, she was a gifted seamstress and quilter, crafting beautiful quilts for everyone in her family – each one stitched with love, patience, and her unmistakable personal touch. She was an avid reader, she kept her mind sharp with Sudoku and crossword puzzles, she enjoyed entertaining, laughing and talking with loved ones late into the night, and listening to music. She shared countless adventures, heartfelt talks, and endless laughter with her dear friend and confidante Donna, sneaking off on Kohl's shopping sprees, meals out, and playful adventures at the Valley View Casino nickel slots.

To her family, she was the glue – the heart of every gathering, the keeper of traditions, the source of comfort, humor, and unconditional love. She went above and beyond to make the holidays magical, birthdays unforgettable, and ordinary days feel special. If she could fix something for you, she would try. If not, she would pray about it. She was a patient, kind, loving, forgiving, and endlessly devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She listened deeply, loved generously, and made everyone around her feel seen and valued. Her loving heart, beautiful smile, and infectious laughter will continue to echo in the hearts of everyone who knew her. The space her absence leaves in our lives and our hearts is profound and unbearably painful, a loss that may soften with time but never truly heal. Her legacy lives on in the family she loved so purely, the lives of those she cared for, and the precious memories she created.

Natalie is survived by her beloved husband Dean; her children Bill, Kathy (Bryan), Annie (Jay), and Mary (Matt); her grandchildren Christian, Luca, and Mya; seven grand-kitties, and three grand-dogs. Natalie was adored by her family and friends and her presence will be deeply missed by all.

A Memorial Service for Natalie will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Carlsbad, CA

10:30 – 11:00 AM: The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy (Rosary) – all are welcome

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Memorial Mass – all are welcome

*The mass will be live-streamed for all those who cannot be with us. The link will be shared several days prior to the event.

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

3821 Adams St.

Carlsbad, CA 92008

Mass will be followed by a Celebration of Natalie’s Life – details to follow

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