Harriet Meyer, 89, of Grinnell died August 4, 2012, at Heritage Manor Care Center in Newton. A graveside service and burial has been scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell, with Mr. Marvin Foss officiating. Visitation with the family present will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Harriet Meyer Memorial Fund. Harriet was born December 13, 1922, in Grinnell, the daughter of Ralph and Jennie Gardner Townsend. She was raised in Grinnell and was a 1942 graduate of Grinnell High School. Following her education she was employed at Grinnell College. On December 21, 1946, she was united in marriage to Clifton E. Meyer, in Grinnell. The couple farmed in Poweshiek County for many years where she was active taking care of her home and raising her family. She later returned to Grinnell College and was employed in the housekeeping department. She retired in 1987. They sold their farm in 1992 and moved to Grinnell. Harriet loved her home life and hosting family gatherings. Her family was her pride and joy and attending her grandchildren's activities was very important to her. She enjoyed scrapbooking, listening to country music, particularly Johnny Cash, and watching sports. Survivors include three sons, Cliff Meyer of Oakland, Tennessee, Gary Meyer of Grinnell, and Duane Meyer of Newton; seven grandchildren, Jeremy, Teresa, Jon and Camille Meyer, Nicki Shepherd, Carrie Bohn and Laura Patton; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1999; and two brothers, Harold and John Townsend.