Meredith Erin Vance
October 2, 1982 - April 23, 2024

Meredith passed away peacefully at home on April 23 at the age of 41. She was a warrior, and she fought a fierce and long fight with leukemia before passing. She was a beloved wife, mom, daughter, sister, auntie, niece and friend.

Meredith will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 20 years, Joey; her son Caden; her parents Debra and Stan, Michael and Rebecca; her sisters Emily, Annie and April; her brother Tieran; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

Meredith was born in Fortuna in 1982. She was universally known as beautiful, kind and brilliant. She excelled in school, loved art and was an amazing artist. She graduated from Humboldt State with a degree in Graphic Design. She excelled at every job she had, including graphic designer, to later store manager at Target. Her employees remember her as the kindest and best boss.

Meredith was a strong beautiful woman who loved her boys more than anything. She was the best mom, never missed any of Caden’s baseball or basketball games, and just loved being with Joey and Caden. Most people can’t say they’ve been with the love of their life since 16, and Mer and Joey can, and made the best of it, and have the coolest son to show for it.

Mer enjoyed being at the beach, or being out on the ocean. Mer loved going out with Joey on his boat. He would fish and she would read for hours. She loved to travel, play games and do puzzles (especially The NY Times crossword).

Mer was truly an angel here on earth. She always made the best of a situation, saw the best in other people and took joy in the little things. She saw beauty everywhere and she brought the best out in others. Her family and friends will miss her every moment; every day, but take great comfort knowing that she is at peace and no longer in pain. She spent her last days surrounded by her loved ones, talking about how she would get to read through heaven’s library, explore heaven’s best beaches and check out the best fishing spots for Joey.

A celebration of life will be held on June 15, 2024 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Old Growth Cellars at 1945 Hillfiker Lane in Eureka. Please join us.

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