Pete was a gentle man who always demonstrated strength of character, the sincerity of his values and genuine kindness . Pete had a resolve, a quiet will and a steady peace with himself that was admired and respected by all who knew him. Pete's personality was balanced by his quick wit and keen sense of humor.

Pete was born April 1, 1927 in Chicago, and the Meyn family moved to Southern California when he was 5 years old. He grew up in San Marino and graduated from South Pasadena High School and then from Stanford University with a mechanical engineering degree. He married Barbara Flynn September 1, 1949; they would have celebrated their 56th anniversary this year. Pete worked in San Francisco for Byron Jackson Company for several years before he went to work for Leach Corporation. The Meyns later moved to Whittier, where they raised their family. In the early-1960s Pete became an industrial real estate broker with The Seeley Company in Los Angeles. He later opened an office for Seeley in Irvine where he worked until his retirement. He was an active member of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors for 25 years. Pete and Barbara moved to San Luis Obispo in 1996 where he lived at the time of his death.

Pete's greatest loves were his family, golf and railroading. Golf was a lifelong passion, and Pete was an active member of San Luis Obispo Country Club. He was an avid railroad enthusiast and was active in many railroad and model railroad organizations and spent many happy hours with his railroad hobby. Pete also loved Dixieland Jazz, photography and traveling around the world with his wife and friends.

Pete is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara; their daughter, Cathy and her husband, Larry, their son Doug and his wife Linda; his grandchildren Jeff, Kara and Chris; and his great-granddaughter, Coral.

The Tribune, August 25, 2005