Lindette Lee Mayer

Lindette Lee Mayer, age 79, of Jupiter FL, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2018. Born August 2nd 1939, in Waynesboro Penn to Vivian and Ralph Minnich, Lindette was the second of two children. In her early years she resided in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, graduating from Waynesboro High School, and spending much of her time between her family in Hagerstown Maryland and Pennsylvania. Following her graduation she attended Shippingsburg State University earning a Bachelors degree in Political Science. Her professional career began as a senatorial aide in Washington D.C. Following her stint in politics she began her career in education as a teacher, professor in political science, and guidance counselor beginning in Maryland and continuing through West Virginia, Puerto Rico, Canada, New Hampshire, and North Carolina. Meanwhile furthering her education earning two masters degrees, at Queens University Toronto and the University of New Hampshire, Dr. Mayer finally graduated from Purdue University with a doctorate of philosophy. She was mentor to many and frequently presented at professional conferences. Up until her retirement, she was employed as a Vocational Expert with the Social Security Administration. While serving selflessly as a Board Member of the American Board of Vocational Experts, she also was its journal and newsletter editor. She conducted scientific research and was often published in peer review journals. Her professional accolades are too many to mention. Ultimately, Lindette was a very passionate professor, guidance counselor and vocational expert who helped many young people become successful in life. She met her loving and devoted husband, Anton K. Mayer, during the winter of 1968 in Hagerstown Maryland. She then followed Anton to San Juan Puerto Rico where they were married in the summer of ’69. Shortly thereafter they welcomed their only child, Christopher S. Mayer, who later graduated from Emory University. She and Anton enjoyed life and travel all over the world. Through the years she was able to visit every continent; among her favorite places were Switzerland, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, and England. She absolutely loved cruising the world, and her summers were spent in Pontresina, Switzerland. Besides counseling and teaching political science, Lindette also participated in many political and charitable activities. She was always a wonderful compass in life to those around her. Lindette was an inspiring and giving teacher, mother, grandmother, wife and partner for 50 years. Her humor, zest for life, and capacity for discussions on any subject will be greatly missed.Lindette was much loved by her family and friends, and during her last few months she spent quality time with many of them. She is survived by her husband Anton, her son Christopher and his wife Arlene, her grandchildren Ilu and Antonella, and her beloved dogs Mona and Tiki. Relatives and friends are invited to her Celebration of Life commencing at 11am on Oct 20, 2018 at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 400 Seabrook Rd., Tequesta FL 33469, followed by a reception and lunch at Tequesta Country Club at 12:15pm, 201 Country Club Drive. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Lindette’s name to the Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997; 772-403-4500; treasurehealth.org.

Lindette Lee Mayer

August 2, 1939 - October 12, 2018