Cheryl Lynn Berry

1948 - 2017

July 7, 1948 - July 7, 2017 Cheryl Lynn Berry (nee Granfors) passed away peacefully on her 69th birthday July 7, 2017, at her home in Lake Goodwin Estates after a courageous battle with oral cancer which had been re-occurring for the past seven years. Cheryl was born July 7, 1948, to Carl Edwin and Nellie Granfors in Snohomish, WA. She is survived by her husband, Michael; daughter, Michelle Berry of Vista, CA.; daughter and son-in-law, Nicole and Kris Sharrett of Mill Creek, WA.; and granddaughter, Paris Sharrett. She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Anna Lee and Ray Kirtley of Snohomish, WA; sister-in-law, Susan Swan of Pullman, WA.; and numerous nieces, grandnieces and one nephew. Cheryl grew up in Lake Stevens, WA; was confirmed as a member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church and graduated from Lake Stevens High School with the class of 1966 as class valedictorian. After graduation in the summer of 1966 she met the love of her life, Michael Berry at the dance at Silvana, WA. They went together for six months, became engaged and were married one year later on April 6, 1968. Cheryl's grandmother taught her how to knit when she was eight years old and she became a very accomplished knitter. In September of 1968, Mike and Cheryl took her sweaters to the Evergreen State Fair where she won several blue ribbons and one sweater won the coveted National Rosette. This sweater was sent to New York City and out of 500 entries it took 25th place. Cheryl worked a variety of jobs over the years which included a non-foods brokerage representative, fragrance sales at Bon Macy's, and most notably as a grocery checker for Olson's foods. Most recently, she worked with her husband, Mike in a housekeeping business and they both retired about four years ago. Everyone knows who the boss was! Cheryl was a gentle person who loved everyone she met and all animals especially cats and hummingbirds. Now that she has entered God's Kingdom, she is certainly enjoying being reunited with family that has passed before as well as her favorite cats: Punky, Tuffy and Missy. Cheryl loved many summer days at their home on Lake Chelan which included entertaining family and friends, waterskiing, swimming and boating. She also loved traveling to Hawaii and Mexico thanks to the guidance from our daughter, Michelle. At this time we would like to thank Providence Hospice for all of their wonderful care especially the following nurses: Lastinia, Deana, Colleen and Kathy; the bath aid, Lisa; and the social worker, Patty. There will be a memorial service in celebration of Cheryl's life on Saturday August 5, 2017, at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Lake Stevens, WA. at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of sending flowers, please consider making a donation in Cheryl's name to Providence Hospice: Everett, WA or Purrfect Pals: Arlington, WA.