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Born May 24th 1946 Cheryl spent her entire life dedicated to the children and families of Seattle. A proud graduate of Franklin High School Cheryl then went to WWU and became a well- known educator and administrator in many Seattle Public Schools. Cheryl sat on the board of various non-profits, volunteered for 30 years as a girls' basketball coach and spent over 40 years as director of the Seattle Chinese Community Girls Drill team. In 1990 She was elected to the Seattle City Council and served two terms. After retiring (again) from SPS in 2002 Cheryl then spent a decade working for the Girl Scouts of Western Washington. She was also elected to the Seattle School Board where she served one term. Cheryl died on March 29th, 2013 after a two year battle with CNS lymphoma. She was 66. She is survived by her wife Sarah Morningstar, her daughter Liliana Morningstar-Chow, Four brothers Ed, Shelton (Jeannie), Brien (Marcia) and Mark (Carol) and countless nieces, nephews and extended family.
Services will be held on Saturday April 20th at Town Hall on 8th and Seneca at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Seattle Chinese Community Girls Drill Team to or the Liliana Morningstar-Chow Trust to 901 5th Ave, Suite 4100, Seattle WA 98164
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Denise Brown
April 22, 2013
Cheryl, you were always a true friend to me and encouraged me to be the best person I could and to always be there supporting the youth.
Janine (Shinkoskey) Brodine
April 14, 2013
As an interim Principal of Franklin High School, Cheryl began the renaissance of the FHS community. She brought a sense of purpose, dignity and joy in an era where leadership had lagged. She inspired staff and students alike. I'm honored to have been a teacher under her leadership.
Melissa (Morningstar) Jordan
April 7, 2013
Cheryl, our entire family mourns the loss of you. From as far away as Ohio, we reach to our family in Seattle. Her spirit, kindness and memory will continue on. And Sarah, if you're reading this, know your sister and family love you and Liliana.
Karen Liang
April 7, 2013
You are so missed.
Cheryl LaVergne
April 7, 2013
Cheryl was deeply respected within the "community" and throughout Seattle. She definitely made an impact on the City Council. May God Bless her and her family.
Kim Hardy
April 6, 2013
Mrs. Chow taught me to run the high hurdles on the track behind Asa Mercer. She was my J.H. School P.E. teacher. She was a very sweet person. My condolences to her entire family.
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