David Meyers

David Lee Meyers (Big Dog) 64, of Englewood peacefully passed on October 6, 2022. He was born, March 26, 1958 in Bay City, Michigan to Tom and Deniece Meyers.

Dave’s early years were spent between Michigan, Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas, and Florida. The family moved to Denver right before Dave’s seventh grade year. Dave attended Euclid Junior High, Arapahoe High, and then graduated from Cherry Creek High School in 1976.

Dave was an exceptional athlete participating in football, basketball, swimming, diving, and track and field. During his high school years at Arapahoe, Dave focused on football and basketball. His gridiron days at Arapahoe were nothing short of phenomenal and he was a 2-year varsity starter earning All-Centennial League honors. During his senior year, David transferred to Cherry Creek to join the dominant, “Creek” basketball squad and was a key member of the 1976, Colorado Class 5A Basketball State Runner-up team. Dave was very involved in the Arapahoe alumni affairs and remained so right up to the time of his death.

After high school, Dave took his football talent to perennial, national Junior College powerhouse, Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona. He earned starting position as wide receiver and helped lead the MCC T-Birds to a Top 5 - National Ranking and a victory at the Wool Bowl in Roswell, NM. After a successful 2-year stint in Junior College, David was recruited to the University of Northern Colorado on a full-ride athletic scholarship. During his senior year, David was named Team Captain of the 1979 UNC Bear Football Team. He played tight end for the Bears and was a major force in their aerial attack strategy. The Big Dog was nominated to the 50-Year University of Northern Colorado Football “Dream Team” (1951-2000) as a tight end representing the very best of UNC Bear Football Athletes of the half-century. He prided himself as a “Forever Bear” and traveled extensively to attend his alma mater’s football program over the past 35 years. This man was an unforgettable teammate, everywhere he went.

After graduating UNC in 1982 with a BS/BA degree in marketing, David embarked on a 40-year professional career. Initially, he was drawn to the field of athletics working for Gart Brothers Sporting Goods and Rawlings Sports. David then pivoted into his career in Technology working for US West Communications and then serving as a Senior Executive for Random Access Computing in Denver. He was the consummate Sales Leader. David also spent time in high-tech with Viking Components and Apple Computer serving in Sr. Leadership roles before moving into the structured cable, fiber and wiring business helping companies, large and small, advance their communications networks. David most recently was engaged in the security business. Throughout his professional tenure, he was regarded as a trusted leader, an accomplished executive and David was loved by all whose careers he touched. The scores of women and men whose lives were impacted by Dave Meyers are impossible to record. Truth be known, it was the many great co-workers across the years that were the real secret to Dave’s unwavering love for his work. An incredible speaker and presenter, Dave gave many professional and personal addresses to groups of people that were nothing less than inspiring and motivational. Dave was extremely proud of his community work after leaving the Greeley Campus of UNC. He was a 15+ year regular at the UNC Bear Football Spring Training “Captain’s Breakfast” and loved addressing the scores of young football athletes with his magic delivering motivational messages. He was honored to speak at the memorial service of UNC Coaching Legend Bobby “Buck” Rollins and was an instrumental figure in the planning committee to build UNC’s Nottingham Field Stadium complex in 1995, supporting the football and track and field programs.  This passion to give back unconditionally was a hallmark of David’s legacy. He guided countless athletes in their pursuit of collegiate glory and accomplishment.

Later in life, he spent countless hours walking and biking around Denver’s historic Washington Park, often taking his favorite pal and dog buddy, Judge, in tow. Dave also enjoyed golf, fly-fishing, and making art. He was in the middle of writing two children's books, and had many sketchpads full of drawings and doodles. The constant entrepreneur, Dave was never without the next big idea, and he had many passion projects going at all times. Dave loved music and could be found constantly burning CDs, blasting music in his home, and attending concerts as often as he could. He spread love by sending music and art, and he passed this along to his vast network of loved ones. Dave was the sharpest dresser, and he had many different looks that ranged from urban cowboy with boots and a hat, cool and casual with the freshest tennis shoes, or high-class in a sharp tuxedo. He participated in a Men’s Fellowship where he mentored, listened, and supported those around him in unforgettable ways. He had a huge personality, an infectious grin, a kind heart, and a soothing word. People simply gravitated to the Big Dog in the most remarkable ways. David will be remembered for his fierce, unwavering loyalty and commitment to family and friends alike, and he lives on in the hearts of the many people's lives he touched.

Dave was a family man and took great pride in his relationships with his siblings, and his nieces and nephews. He was always scheduling gatherings to get everyone together and always brought pictures and gifts a plenty. As the self-proclaimed “documentarian” he made sure to capture life with photography, and ensured that there was always a photo shoot at every event. Above all, he was the proudest father and grandfather anyone could know. God graced David with two beautiful daughters,  Lannie Marie and Jessie Lee, with their mother Cindy Meyers. His joy of being the father of these women simply knew no bounds. He mentioned every opportunity he got the immense gratitude he had for watching both of his daughters marry great men that he bonded with on a personal level. And on June 12, 2022 God blessed David with his precious granddaughter, Remi Lee Meyers – born to proud parents Jessie and Cody.

Dave’s “happy place” was at Daniels Park just south of Highlands Ranch. Colorado. He loved that place and frequented it often, both in hard times and in good. His heart and soul remain deeply imprinted on everyone who shared this spot with him. He would take his daughters and family out to Daniels for special events, and celebrations. It was his slice of Heaven on earth.

Dave was preceded in death by father, Thomas Meyers. He is survived by daughters Lannie Ferbend (Matt) of Lakewood and Jessie Meyers (Cody) of Highlands Ranch; his granddaughter; Remi Lee Meyers;  his mother Deniece Meyers in Winter Haven, FL; his brother Jeffery Meyers (Terree) of Winter Haven, FL and their children Cooper and Taylor; his brother Robert Meyers of Gig Harbor, WA; and sister Claudia Lawrence of Lone Tree, CO and her children Carissa, Cort, and Dalton.

Memorial Service Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 11:00 AM, Mountainview Christian Church, 40 E. Highlands Ranch Pkwy, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126. https://www.mtnvw.org