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Cheryl Riley Obituary
Cheryl is survived by her husband of 56 years, Joseph Riley, her daughter Laura Riley, her sons Brian Riley and Christopher Riley, her sister Sheila Cook, 2 sisters-in-law, 7 nieces and nephews, and numerous grand nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Charles S. Morrison, her mother Ellen A. Morrison, her sister Connie A. Morrison, her brother Lonnie D. Morrison, and her brother C. Dale Morrison.
Cheryl attended Solomon High School in Solomon, KS, and later pursued higher education at Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina, KS, and Lane Community College in Eugene, OR. Throughout her career, she held various customer service positions, including with the US Census Bureau and GMAC.
In her free time, Cheryl enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, woodworking, engaging in do-it-yourself projects, watching TV and movies, and reading. A memorial service is being planned for mid-July near the burial location.
In lieu of flowers or other gifts, the family requests considering donations to Hearts for Hospice in Springfield, Oregon (https://www.heartsforhospiceoregon.org/donate.html) or another charity of your choice in Cheryl's memory.
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Coleen Neaderhiser Seim
May 3, 2024
Cheryl was a friend in my class at Solomon. I remember her positive attitude and friendly smile. I grew to love her family as I spent many a night at her house. She had a television which was a treat for me not having a TV myself. As we watched the Mickey Mouse Club, I was amazed how she knew all the "actresses/characters." Sometimes Cheryl worked at a small phone building near her home. Occasionally, I would go with her and was fascinated how she knew where to plug in the correct cords to connect a call. Cheryl was an excellent seamstress in high school and we shared band experiences. She and I played the graduation march on two separate pianos. I can't remember if it was for an 8th grade class or a senior class for which we played, but after much practice we succeeded playing the same notes at the same time. Now that I live near where Cheryl grew-up, I think of her and our friendship every time I drive by.
Anne Kohman Lagerda
May 2, 2024
Cheryl was a special friend at my time in the Solomon schools. Unfortunately we both went different ways after marriage. There is a special place for her kindness and beautiful smile in my memories.
Anne Kohman Lagerda
Penny Scarff
April 26, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all her family and friends. May you celebrate in heaven with all who have passed before you.
Gina (Morrison) Weigel
April 26, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We are thinking of you here is Kansas.
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