Search by Name

Search by Name

Cheryl Darlene Chirhart

Cheryl Darlene Chirhart obituary, Lake Havasu City, AZ

Cheryl Chirhart Obituary

Cheryl Darlene Chirhart, age 76, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed peacefully at home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona on August 9th, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her mother Virginia (Kleinert) Elsner, her father Rawling Smith, and her son David Michael Wright.
She is survived by her husband , Gary James Chirhart, her son, Thomas Tyrone Wright, daughter-in-law, Patrice (Boschert) Wright, her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and her sib-lings Joanne, Diana, Clem and Richard.
After retiring from Cisco Systems, she devoted her time to hosting family and friends at home, boating on the lake, hanging out with the Elks, and embarking on the road with Gary in their RV to visit loved ones around the country.
Cheryl will be remembered for her boundless love, thoughtfulness and generosity. Her spirit lives on in our love for her and the cherished memories she left behind. Her family takes comfort know-ing she has been reunited with loved ones that went before and she continues to watch over us. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Today's News Herald from Sep. 10 to Sep. 11, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Cheryl Chirhart

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Cheryl Chirhart's name

Memorial Events
for Cheryl Chirhart

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Cheryl's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Cheryl Chirhart's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more