By any definition Bernice D'Abadie was a remarkable individual. At an age when most people plan to retire, Bernice returned to college and fulfilled her life-long ambition of earning a law degree and practicing law.
Bernice Santheson D'Abadie was born in Roswell, New Mexico to Stig S. and Jessie Mapes Santheson. After graduating from Roswell High School she received a Bachelor's Degree from Louisiana State University, and furthered her education with graduate work at San Diego State University. She joined the pioneering family business, Roswell Floral Company, one of the oldest businesses in the city.
At age 60 Bernice pursued her dream of becoming an attorney by attending the University of Wyoming Law School, graduating in 1988, and passing the New Mexico Bar exam in 1989. Her first job was as the law clerk for the 5th Judicial District Court, and later she became a staff attorney for the Child Support Division of New Mexico. She also had a pivotal role in a major case involving water rights for the Pecos River, when the Roswell Artesian Basin was challenged by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
Bernice was also a wife, mother and grandmother; A world traveler; A friend to many. An ardent supporter of Roswell, she was always interested in preserving the art and history of New Mexico. She is missed by all of us who knew her, but her positive influence lives on.
Bernice Santheson D'Abadie was born in Roswell, New Mexico to Stig S. and Jessie Mapes Santheson. After graduating from Roswell High School she received a Bachelor's Degree from Louisiana State University, and furthered her education with graduate work at San Diego State University. She joined the pioneering family business, Roswell Floral Company, one of the oldest businesses in the city.
At age 60 Bernice pursued her dream of becoming an attorney by attending the University of Wyoming Law School, graduating in 1988, and passing the New Mexico Bar exam in 1989. Her first job was as the law clerk for the 5th Judicial District Court, and later she became a staff attorney for the Child Support Division of New Mexico. She also had a pivotal role in a major case involving water rights for the Pecos River, when the Roswell Artesian Basin was challenged by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
Bernice was also a wife, mother and grandmother; A world traveler; A friend to many. An ardent supporter of Roswell, she was always interested in preserving the art and history of New Mexico. She is missed by all of us who knew her, but her positive influence lives on.
By any definition Bernice D'Abadie was a remarkable individual. At an age when most people plan to retire, Bernice returned to college and fulfilled her life-long ambition of earning a law degree and practicing law.
Bernice Santheson D'Abadie was born in Roswell, New Mexico to Stig S. and Jessie Mapes Santheson. After graduating from Roswell High School she received a Bachelor's Degree from Louisiana State University, and furthered her education with graduate work at San Diego State University. She joined the pioneering family business, Roswell Floral Company, one of the oldest businesses in the city.
At age 60 Bernice pursued her dream of becoming an attorney by attending the University of Wyoming Law School, graduating in 1988, and passing the New Mexico Bar exam in 1989. Her first job was as the law clerk for the 5th Judicial District Court, and later she became a staff attorney for the Child Support Division of New Mexico. She also had a pivotal role in a major case involving water rights for the Pecos River, when the Roswell Artesian Basin was challenged by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
Bernice was also a wife, mother and grandmother; A world traveler; A friend to many. An ardent supporter of Roswell, she was always interested in preserving the art and history of New Mexico. She is missed by all of us who knew her, but her positive influence lives on.
Bernice Santheson D'Abadie was born in Roswell, New Mexico to Stig S. and Jessie Mapes Santheson. After graduating from Roswell High School she received a Bachelor's Degree from Louisiana State University, and furthered her education with graduate work at San Diego State University. She joined the pioneering family business, Roswell Floral Company, one of the oldest businesses in the city.
At age 60 Bernice pursued her dream of becoming an attorney by attending the University of Wyoming Law School, graduating in 1988, and passing the New Mexico Bar exam in 1989. Her first job was as the law clerk for the 5th Judicial District Court, and later she became a staff attorney for the Child Support Division of New Mexico. She also had a pivotal role in a major case involving water rights for the Pecos River, when the Roswell Artesian Basin was challenged by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
Bernice was also a wife, mother and grandmother; A world traveler; A friend to many. An ardent supporter of Roswell, she was always interested in preserving the art and history of New Mexico. She is missed by all of us who knew her, but her positive influence lives on.
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