Shane Steven Meyer

1989 - 2015

Shane Steven Meyer
May 8, 1989 ~ September 14, 2015
Albert Einstein used a simple image to describe his fundamental insight that gravity was the curving of the fabric of spacetime: "When a blind beetle crawls over the surface of a curved branch, it doesn't notice that the track it has covered is indeed curved," he said. "I was lucky enough to notice what the beetle didn't notice."
Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing Shane Meyer, who tragically died at St. Luke's Hospital on Monday, Sept. 14, felt lucky to have been the recipient of his gentle notice. His happy and fun-loving spirit enriched those touched by it and made those within his universe better people.
Shane was born in Pocatello with the smile, sunny disposition, ability to light up a room, and athletic prowess that he never lost. His love of sleeping, back, head and foot rubs, snuggling, long soaks in the bath, Calvin & Hobbs, Redfish Lake with his dad and brothers, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, animals, his mom's lasagna, and the San Francisco 49ers survived his childhood – as did all things sport.
Shane was a born athlete and excelled at every sport he tried: wakeboarding, snowboarding, softball, golf – which he tried to play every day of the week – and soccer. Especially soccer. Shane loved soccer and played it well – as a youth player and at the Varsity and College level. He continued to play men's league baseball and soccer right to the end.
When Shane was 8 years old, he expressed interest in trying out and playing for only one soccer club: Boise Nationals Soccer Club. His reason? He was convinced BNSC was the only club to own its own charter bus. BNSC did not own its own bus, as it turned out. Undeterred, Shane spent many happy years playing for and captaining his BNSC soccer team. His club team won numerous State Cup titles and represented Idaho at Region IV Soccer tournaments throughout the West.
He went on to captain the Timberline High School soccer team where he received high praise for his leadership qualities. Shane always remained above the fray, elevated the play of the team's weakest players and brought only positive and wonderful energy to team activities. At every level of the game, he made solid friendships that lasted throughout his life and proudly wore his favorite number on his jersey: lucky number 13.
Shane graduated from Timberline High School in 2007 and from the University of Idaho in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Recreation. He was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity and served as academic chair and recruiter where he again made steadfastly supportive and lasting friendships. He participated in as many intramural sports as he could during his years at the U of I and made time to coach youth soccer teams in Moscow.
After graduation, Shane returned to Boise where he interned for Meridian Parks and Recreation and managed youth programs. Last year, Shane joined the salesforce at Bodybuilding.com. He loved sales and was recently promoted to trainer. After receiving his first paycheck, Shane borrowed his dad's car on the pretext that he needed it to deposit the check in the bank, filled it up with gas and returned it with a "My treat!"
His mom, Lori, shared her love of good food and good music with Shane. The Grateful Dead and Dave Mathews Band were among his favorites, surpassed only by "Meyer Music" – the original pieces of music written and performed by his talented older brother, Jason.
Shane's nicknames were many: Shaney, Shaney B., Shaner, Sweet Baby, Shizz, Shizzy, and Sweet Baby Boy.
He was a quiet competitor, remaining calm and determined throughout his life. Shane was a man of character, a stand-up guy who never had an ill word for anyone.
While overwhelmed by the great weight of Shane's passing, we are grateful that he took the time to notice us, care about us, and love us. We will cherish his memory in our hearts and minds as "Sweet Baby" is now gravity free.
Shane is survived by his mother, Lori Ruman (Boise); his father, Robert "Bob" Meyer (Boise); brother, Carson Meyer (Boise); maternal grandmother, Mary Cordes (Carson City); 100 year-old great grandmother, Belinda Jerdon (California); paternal grandmother, Marge Meyer (Pocatello); aunts and uncles: Susie and Unca Jim; Michelle and Bill; Alana and Richard; Rachelle and Mike; numerous cousins; a large multi-generational family in Nevada and California; and, a huge tribe of close friends dating back to grade school. Shane is preceded in death by "Big Brudda" Jason Meyer.
A public visitation is planned at Summers Funeral Home, 1205 W. Bannock Street, Boise, Wednesday, Sept, 23, from 6-8 pm. A visitation is also planned at El Korah Shrine, 1118 W Idaho St, Boise, Thursday, Sept. 24, from 12-1 pm, followed immediately by a memorial officiated by Reverend Ron Matheney and graveside services at Pioneer Cemetery, 460 E. Warm Springs Avenue. Family and friends are invited to reconvene at El Korah Shrine at 4 pm for dinner, drinks, music, games, and memories.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Shane Meyer's name to the Boise Nationals Soccer Club Scholarship Fund. Funds will be collected and distributed through Idaho Independent Bank, Attn: Debbie, 401 W. Front St. Suite 200, Boise, ID, 83702 (208) 947-5334.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Shane's memorial webpage at www.summersfuneral.com.