1966 saw the passing of Compatriot Lee Meriwether on March 12th. A special memorial meeting was held at the University Club on May 7th 1966 in his honor. The invocation was given by Reverend Lynnewood Martin, and the Daughters of the Confederacy in attendance were welcomed by Commander Charles Via. Adjutant John B. Peters served as the Master of Ceremonies. Also in attendance were Dr. Gerald Anderson of the Kansas City SCV Camp, and Mrs. Henry Frost Chadeayne, and G. Edward (Gus) Budde Public Information Officer for the St. Louis Bi-Centennial Commission. Lee Meriwether had been an esteemed member of the Camp for over 50 years.
Membership had increased to 23 by 1966 and included: