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Sherrell Berrett Obituary
1938 ~ 2022
On Sunday, October 2nd, 2022, Sherrell Kimball Berrett, our dear husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away surrounded by his loving family.
Sherrell was born November 23, 1938, in Price, Utah to Golden LeRoy Berrett and Caroline Roberts Kimball. He graduated from Jordan High in 1957. He married Sharon Ann Morgan, August 30,1962 in the Manti, Temple. They later divorced. On September 29, 1988, he married his sweetheart, Linda Heaton Bench. He affectionally referred to her and their beloved pets, Miss Maggie and Ellie Mae as "his girls."
He lived in several cities throughout Utah, California, and Georgia over the course of his lifetime. His influence was felt and revered by his friends, neighbors, and work and church associates.
If you asked a hundred people who Sherrell Kimball Berrett was, they would all give you a different answer. Farm Boy. Beet digger. Basketball Star. Student Body President. BYU Cougar. National Guardsman. Australian Missionary. Mormon Yankee Basketball Team. World's Best Salesman. Workaholic. Jokester. Teaser. Latter-day-Saint. Son. Brother. Husband, Father. Grandfather. Great Grandfather. Friend.
Sherrell was all these things and more. From the time he was young, he was a people person. He had a gift to connect with others in whatever circle he was in. He loved life, and while we may have all known him in a different capacity, he unites us forever and connects us through our thoughts, feelings, and memories we share of him.
He loved Linda. In their early years, they enjoyed attending Utah Jazz and BYU games as well as going to a good movie and a yummy dinner. Serving in the Joseph Smith Memorial together will always be treasured as well as their trip to Nauvoo.
Sherrell is survived by his wife, his children – Lisa (Russ) Minnick, Jill (Paul) Klein, Rick (Kristi) Berrett, Kyle (Jenn) Berrett, Tami (Jay) Minnick, Troy (Kim) Bench, Matt Bench, Mark (Jodi) Bench. He is also survived by his siblings Golden (Connie Berrett), Merilyn Whittenburg, LeRoy (Mary) Berrett), Carolyn (Mitch) Green, Brenda (Dan) Dahlgren.
Preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Chad and Vaughn, father-in-law, LeRoy Heaton, brother-in-law, Raymond Whittenburg, sister-in-law, Hallie, sons, Chad and Doug.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 11th at Crescent Ward House located at 89 East 11000 South, Sandy, Utah. Viewing from 9:00-10:45 am and Funeral immediately following at 11:00 am. A Zoom option is also available at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3661480497 Password: Charity. Burial will be at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, Utah 84092.
Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S Bluff St., St. George, Utah, (435) 673-2454.
Friends and family are invited to leave a memory on Sherrell's obituary page at www.spilsburymortuary.com.
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Kathy Brooksby
October 27, 2022
Sherrel and Linda were friendly to everyone. They were good neighbors. Sorry for your loss, Linda.
Angelo Mascaro
October 16, 2022
I was 2 grades behind Sherrell from Union K,E,&JH and Beetdigger High. At Union it was no surprise to me when our Union Bulldog paper announced in print that he had been drafted by the Minneapolis Lakers. He was legendary to us and his backyard hoop was a players' shrine. My belated condolences to his family,
Angelo Mascaro
sherman r.day
October 6, 2022
Rest in Peace Brother. I knew Sherrell for over 70 years, Beetdigger together, missionary together, friends together,. You could not help but love him . Talented in so many ways. Lord Bless his Family.
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