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Cherie Hamilton Obituary
Cherie Lauren Hamilton, age 20, went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2009. She was taken from us too soon as a result of a tragic 150-200 foot fall at Wishon Reservoir Hell's Hole area.
Cherie was a 2007 Buchanan High School graduate, continuing her education to become a psychiatrist. Cherie worked at Criterion Cinema in Sierra Vista Mall. She had a zest for life, loved family, friends, and her beloved Boston Terrier, Sophie.
Cherie was a loving, honest, compassionate, kind young woman. She enjoyed singing, playing music, oil painting and snow skiing.
Cherie will be missed terribly and is survived by her mother, Michelle Denise Jenkins; step-father, Dan Jenkins; step-sisters, Cori Olsen and her husband Mike, Michele Jenkins and Alana Jenkins; her father, Gary C. Hamilton; stepmother, Tami Hamilton; halfbrothers, Garrett and Griffin Hamilton; and step-sisters, Jen Griffin and her husband David and Kimmie Dearman and her husband Corey; grandmother, Liz Cooper; grandfather, Jim Hamilton; and step-grandfather, Ted Gennuso, along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be held at Boice Funeral Home, on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 from 2:00 till 7:00 p.m.
A Funeral Service will be held at Clovis Missionary Baptist Church, 854 N. Fowler, Clovis, Ca. on Thursday, August 20, at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Clovis Animal Shelter, 908 Villa, Clovis, Ca. 93612, (559)324-2451.
BOICE FUNERAL HOME 308 Pollasky Avenue Clovis (559)299-4372
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Memories and Condolences
for Cherie Hamilton
Jeanette Borilla
August 30, 2009
Michele:
Just heard through the family grapevine about Cherie. I was shocked and very saddened by the news!
Our love, prayers and condolences go out to you during this darkest time in your life.
All Our Love, Jeanette and Angelo Borilla, Elsie Bakeman and David Bakeman.
August 25, 2009
I would like to extend my condolences to your family. "He is healing the brokenhearted ones, and is binding up their painful spots." - Psalm 147:3. Your family and friends are in my prayers.
Laurie Staggs
August 20, 2009
Michelle and family,
We just heard this evening and words cannot begin to express our sympathies. Kendra, Kaila and I are so saddened by your loss. I have never forgotten you Michelle and have such great memories of our years together and our girls spending time with each other. Our prayers are with you and we pray for your comfort and peace.
August 20, 2009
Cherie will always be in our hearts and her loving and giving personality will inspire all those who had the honor of calling her friend.
Emily Wolff & Family
Nicole Argain
August 20, 2009
My condolences to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless you.
August 19, 2009
"We got to know you for a short time but you left a great impact." Aguilar Family
Debby Sevey
August 19, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Rios Family
August 19, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Tara Wilson
August 19, 2009
My deepest sympathies. My prayers are with your family.
Katie Knott
August 19, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Espe Maciel
August 19, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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