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1954
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2019
Cheryl Lutes Obituary
- - Cheryl Jean (Novak) Lutes passed away peacefully on June 3, 2019 at St. Joseph's Medical Center due to complications of breast cancer.
Cheryl was born at South Bend, Indiana August 18, 1954. She is the youngest daughter of H. Wayne Novak and Gloria J. Novak of Port Orchard. Cheryl graduated South Kitsap High School in 1972 and pursued a career in customer service and retail sales until 1989 when she began working for Kitsap County as an administrative assistant. Cheryl retired to travel and garden in September, 2017.
Cheryl enjoyed reading, a good movie, travel, family gatherings and her YaYa sisters. She was admired for her flower gardens. Cheryl married Donald Lutes in December, 1984. They have two children, Bradley R. Foster of Auburn and Katie J. Canada (Chris) of Gig Harbor. Cheryl's caring and good natured personality drew people to her. She became lifelong friends with many who will miss her greatly.
She is survived by her husband Donald and their children; parents Wayne and Gloria Novak or Port Orchard, sister Nancy J. Lewis (Denny) of Lacey; and two grandchildren, who she adored, Jordin and Christopher (CJ) Canada plus cousins and extended family.
Friends are getting together on the beach at Manchester State Park on Friday, June 14 at 3:00pm.
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Memories and Condolences
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Susie from Tweten´s (bartender)
July 15, 2021
Just heard of this!! So sad and Cheryl was a wonderful kind hearted person. An Angel you were and a Angel you will remain! !
Elly Boni
June 15, 2019
Always a smile and kind words, such a beautiful lady! My prayers are with her family, so sorry for your loss
Pete Ball
June 14, 2019
WE will send prayers for you family
Annette Misiurak
June 14, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear what happened to Cheryl, and she will be so dearly missed. I looked up to her as a mentor, and no matter how difficult the day, she was always smiling, always laughing, and always upbeat. And I know she is now flying amongst the dragonflies.
Douglas Bear
June 14, 2019
Sincere condolences to the family. Cheryl was always a bright light at work, and genuinely cared about people. She will be missed by us all.
Cathie Simpson
June 13, 2019
Cheryl will be missed my many. A loving wife, giving mother, wonderful friend. I will cherish great memories and am thankful Cheryl was in my life. Don, Brad and Katie, may you find peace in knowing how very much she loved you.
Wanda Napora, Vitale
June 13, 2019
As I read your obituary and read such beautiful things people have said, how you have touched so many lives...my heart hurts for your loved one. You are not in pain any longer and the pain we feel is solid love and that we miss you. Missing how loving and caring you were. Always smiling and giving. Your father's Father and my grandmother are brother and sister. I enjoyed going over our family history with you. Such a small world. Nancy and i were neighbors in Bremerton, your mom and dad are wonderful people. I love to sit with them at the casino and visit. You were too young to leave us, you'll always be in our hearts. Love you!
Linda Gibson-Gomez(Atkins)
June 13, 2019
She was a wonderful friend and school mate during our years together at SK. She will be missed dearly by so many.
Cie Cie tillett
June 12, 2019
We went to High school together..Condolences to family..CC Tillett
Linda Pendleton
June 12, 2019
Don,
So sorry for your loss. You and Your family are in my thoughts and prayers....
Gretchen Olsen
June 12, 2019
Cheryl and I worked together for Kitsap County Public Works for many years. I always appreciated her calm and helpful attitude no matter what kind of storm might be brewing around us. We loved comparing our gardening plans and successes. I missed her good work when I changed jobs and often wished she still worked with me. I'll have to keep missing her sweet spirit forever.
Kathryn Chapman
June 12, 2019
This place seems a bit smaller without her. Thinking of you all at this time.
Robert Zornes
June 12, 2019
Condolences to the Lutes and Novak families.
Marsha Richards
June 12, 2019
My love and condolences to everyone who knew and loved Cheryl. She was such an amazing friend. I think I will miss her laugh most of all.
Alice McDevitt
June 11, 2019
Cheryl. So sorry.
I will always fondly remember our shared times at family get togethers so long ago. I always enjoyed your company. To Cheryl's family,, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Lisa Clark
June 10, 2019
So many memories of Cheryl. I will truly miss my friend.
My heartfelt sympathy to Cheryl's family. She lives on in your heart and memories until you meet again. May eternal peace be with her.
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