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From:
Sherry Clark
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Thursday, January 12, 2017
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Hello to Miike and all who loved Cheryl,
I am so sorry I won't be able to attend your celebration on Saturday. I think about Cheryl every day and am shocked at how much I miss her. I will be thinking of all of you all day Saturday. I would love to meet all of you and hear your stories and memories.
Cheryl often told me that Shawshank Redemption was one of her favorite movies. I have never seen it, so I am going to watch it on Saturday and remember and appreciate her.
Cheryl was my sister-in-law for a long time. I didn't meet her until she had been married to my brother for several years because I was traveling out of the U.S. When I returned I stayed with my parents for awhile. When Cheryl came to visit, she got curious about the "quiet, weird sister" who was always hiding in her room. If you had met my family, you would have looked for a place to hide too! Cheryl sought me out and helped me learn to laugh.
We stayed in touch all these years. We spent many hours discussing and processing all the family trauma. She always left me uplifted and laughing. She had amazing insights into people and would see things I couldn't see. The funny comments that would roll off her tongue would have me laughing for weeks. I always appreciated our friendship.
I am so deeply saddened by her passing. I send deepest sympathy to all of you. I feel very grateful to have known Cheryl. Have a wonderful time together on Saturday.
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From:
Jane Greer
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Wednesday, December 21, 2016
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My Sweet and greatest friend! What am I going to do without you? Our weekly phone calls, sometimes, back in the day, daily calls.. Where we either shared life's stresses or laughed until our sides hurt! Mostly the latter...Mike and I have spoken every day since you left us. And just like You and I, we have cried and laughed sharing certain memories of you together.. This world will not be the same without you Girl! I know I won't. But until we meet again, Rest in Peace my Cheryl... I will think of you every day, with every Rolling Stones songs, or Eagles, or Dylan, ..... And anytime I am reminded of Chariots of Fire, I will laugh, and laugh until my side hurts... Love you so much Cheryl!!!
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From:
Eric Gessler
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Monday, December 19, 2016
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Cheryl was such a kind, wonderful lady who loved her job and making a difference. She was so dedicated and hard working. Her absence will be felt every day. Such a tragedy to lose such an amazing soul too soon. Rest In Peace Cheryl.
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From:
Maria Lyall
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Saturday, December 17, 2016
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Dear Mike,
Our hearts are breaking as we read your beautiful poem that you and Cheryl both loved.
We were so saddened to hear of the loss of Cheryl. She was the life of our book club gatherings, always laughing and sharing her keen insights with us.
Our prayers and deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Love
Maria & Randy Lyall
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From:
Cherbury Hunt
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Thursday, December 15, 2016
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Mike, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Cheryl. She was always full of smiles and life. It was so wonderful to know you both in years gone by, I am so thankful for Cheryl's friendship and neighborly love, you were both wonderful to know when I was in Norfolk on Yarmouth. Prayers and thoughts of peace to you and the family. Sending you love and wishes for loving memories to fill your heart. Thank you for sharing the e.e.cummings poem.
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From:
Michael Millam
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Thursday, December 15, 2016
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Cheryl and I both carried this with us, and it was very special to her:
By E. E. Cummings
i carry your heart with me (i carry it in
my heart) i am never without it (anywhere
i go you go, my dear; and whatever is done
by only me is your doing, my darling)
i fear no fate (for you are my fate, my sweet) i want
no world (for beautiful you are my world, my true)
and it’s you are whatever a moon has always meant
and whatever a sun will always sing is you
here is the deepest secret nobody knows
(here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud
and the sky of the sky of a tree called life; which grows
higher than soul can hope or mind can hide)
and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart
i carry your heart (i carry it in my heart)
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