St. George, UT - Donald H. Meyers, 81, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2010 in St. George, UT after an extended illness. He was born May 29, 1929 in Pocatello, Idaho to Harry and Margaret Smith Meyers. He married Martha Knollema, May 5, 1952, in Salt Lake City, UT. He was raised on the Smith family farm in Aberdeen, Idaho. He attended Brigham Young University with as athletic scholarship. He later attended University of Utah College of Engineering. He performed military service, Sixth Army Artillery Division, from 1951 through 1953 in Fort Lewis, Washington, and reserve service until 1958. His time spent in Washington State, inspired a lifelong pursuit in nautical, navigation, and aviation. His military service afforded him the opportunity to study with the specialized Explosive Research Department at the University of Utah. The Army introduced him to a lifelong profession in engineering and land surveying. He was a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in the states of Utah and Nevada. In 1989, he was appointed a United States Mineral Surveyor by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management. He co-founded an engineering, mapping, and surveying company a with his lifelong colleague, Peter Stavros, that was prominent throughout the Intermountain West for expertise in aerial mapping, surface, and underground mining control surveys. One of his most complex and renowned engineering accomplishments was the Henderson Project near Empire, Colorado which created a tunnel 9.6 miles long under the continental divide and ranks as the third longest railroad tunnel in the world. This project was unique in that it was performed underground, in adverse environmental conditions, and in total darkness. He will be remembered by all that knew him for his integrity, commitment, and character. He was a generous mentor for many individuals throughout his life. His love of ships and water lead to his passion for watercraft which became a family endeavor and included wide circle friends and colleagues. He retired to Kanab and later to St. George, Utah. He is survived by his wife, Martha; daughter Linda King of Ft. Worth, TX; son, Gregg of West Valley City, UT; daughter, Audrey Meyers of Midvale, UT; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and his mother, Margaret Yanksey of St. George, UT. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of St. George Care and Rehabilitation for their compassion, dedication, and attentive care. A tribute to his life will be held Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah. Interment will be at the Tonaquint Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221.