David A. Meirs II VMD, 87, of Walnridge Farm, Cream Ridge, NJ passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 surrounded by love and family.

He is survived by his wife, Caroline W. Meirs; his children, David A. Meirs, III (Robin), Dr. Richard S. Meirs (Sherri) and MaryAnn Meirs, BSN, CRRN; 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his wives, Lois Aaronson Meirs and Joan K. Meirs.

After attending Rutgers University with honors and the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Meirs established Walnridge Equine Clinic in 1965. In addition to starting the equine clinic, Dr. Meirs was involved in many professional affairs.
Served as the president of the NJ Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

President of the "RUBEA" (Rutgers University Board for Equine Advancement)

Member Veterinary Advisory Committee to the NJ Dept. of Higher Education

Member and founder, New Jersey Equine Practitioners Assoc.

Member and former director, American Association of Equine Practitioners

Member and former director, Society for Theriogenology

Member and past president, New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association

Appointed to Sire Stakes Board of Directors by Governor Jim McGreevy

Member and past president, Veterinary Medical Alumni Society, University of Pennsylvania

Member American Veterinary Medical Association

Past president, Central Jersey Veterinary Medical Association

Former member, "representing private equine practice", American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education 1989- 1995

Chairman Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates 1994

Member, Committee to create the Compendium of Equine Biologics, A.A.E.P., Chairman, Committee for Infractions of Racing Rules, A.A.E.P., 1992-1993

Honors and Awards:

New Jersey Association of Equine Practitioners.
Veterinarian of the Year Award, 1983
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Centennial Award of Merit, 1984

Monmouth County Board of Agriculture "Man of the Year", 1990

Bordentown High School, Outstanding Alumnus Award, 1992

Citation from State Board of Agriculture for Distinguished Service to N.J. Agriculture, 1997

The Governor's Trophy, Horseperson of the Year, 1998

Alumni Award of Merit, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania 1999

George H. Cook Award, Distinguished Alumni, Cook College, Rutgers University, 2000

A visitation with the family will begin at 10am on Saturday, April 1st at the Crosswicks Friends Meeting House- 15 Front Street, Crosswicks, NJ 08515. A Friends Memorial Meeting for Worship will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in David's name to

1. Rutgers University Foundation Equine Science Center, Administrative Services Building II, 57 US Hwy 1, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, Attn Dr. Karyn Malinowski.
2. Standardbred Retirement Foundation, 353 Sweetmans Lane, Millstone Twp., NJ, 08535
3. SBOA Trotpac, 64 Business Rt. 33, Manalapan, NJ 07726