Obituary of Meredith Somers

Meredith Catherine Somers December 16, 1976 – July 17, 2016 It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Meredith in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Sunday July 17, 2016. Meredith was predeceased by her Mom, Maureen and grandparents Walt and Marion Gibson and George and Mary Somers. She is survived by her immediate family, father Don (Georgie Partridge), brother Jon (Eileen) and their children Walter and George and her sister Marnee. Meredith was born in Toronto and grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She graduated from Walter Murray Collegiate in Saskatoon. In her early years, she found a love of sports, in competitive swimming with the Saskatoon Goldfins, volleyball, basketball and later on soccer. She loved playing, coaching and watching sports. Meredith’s generosity and love for people led to her pursuit of nursing. She received her RN designation from Kelsey Institute (SaskPolytech), B.Sc. in nursing from University of Victoria and M.Sc. (Nurse Practitioner) from St. Francis University in Chicago. Meredith’s nursing experience was varied and extensive. She worked in Pediatrics at Royal University Hospital and at the northern nursing station in Buffalo Narrows. In 2001 she accepted a position in the trauma centre at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This was followed by a period as a flight nurse with Lifeguard Air Ambulance Emergency Services in Taos, New Mexico. She returned to Albuquerque as a nursing instructor at the Central New Mexico Community College while she completed her graduate degree. Following graduation as a Nurse Practitioner she worked with the Manzano Medical Group in rehabilitation and occupational medicine. When Meredith was not working she spent time with her dogs, expanding her love of music or enjoying an adventure in the great outdoors. She led a very dynamic life that unfortunately was mixed with health conditions. In recent months, Meredith’s health was compromised by the disease Myasthenia Gravis. Meredith was a kind, generous and supportive daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Her time with us was cut short but her accomplishments and the lives she touched is endless. She will be sadly missed.