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Cheryl Diane DeBoer

1962 - 2016

BORN

1962

DIED

2016

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Cheryl DeBoer Obituary

Cheryl Diane Deboer

Cheryl Peterson DeBoer was born on May 23, 1962 in Seattle, WA and died Feb. 2016 in Mountlake Terrace, WA. Cheryl graduated from Mountlake Terrace High School in 1980 excelling in both track and cross-country. She graduated from Eastern Washington University in 1985 with a degree in Chemistry. With a passion for her work and research, Cheryl was employed by the Center for HIV/AIDS Research and Prevention (SCHARP) at Fred Hutchinson in Seattle for the past 15 years. Cheryl enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, hiking, fishing, and spending time at their cabin. She is preceded in death by her father Ervin Peterson and is survived by her mother Lenore Peterson Taylor (Jim), husband Michael, son Eric (Amy), brother Carl Peterson (Christy), sister Karen Coragiulo (Mike), niece Alicia Coragiulo (Chris Adkins), nephew Chad Coragiulo and great niece Erin Coragiulo Adkins.

The family requests that those who wish to honor Cheryl with a gift may do so with a donation to The Cheryl DeBoer Memorial Fund at Fred Hutch. fredhutch.org/memorial

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Published by The Seattle Times on Feb. 21, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Cheryl DeBoer

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22 Entries

J Manning

March 9, 2016

RIP

Kimberly VanOvereem

March 7, 2016

may Cheryl be in peace now my heart goes out to her familey and to her freinds

Darlene Hutchison(Feller)

February 24, 2016

Love sent your way, sorry its been so long and under these circumstances. Praying for you all.

Karen Coragiulo

February 24, 2016

Cheryl was gentle soul. She loved her family deeply. She was the middle child and a peace keeper. She had a brilliant mind just like her brother Carl. She made each person she knew feel genuinely cared for. She took an interest in knowing each of her nephews and nieces on a personal level. She was very much looking forward to retirement and someday being a grandmother. They had plans to possibly move to Montana or Spokane in retirement. Cheryl was the best sister I could have asked for. When we got together, we could laugh and laugh. She will be so deeply missed. I was so touched by the out pouring of support we have received as a family from the community. This is not just a loss to our family but a huge loss to the research that she was doing and to all who knew her.

Janis Murphy

February 23, 2016

I have waited on Cheryl for many, many years at the QFC. She was always so kind and sweet. A genuinely nice person. I'm so sorry for your tragic loss. She will be remembered always.

Eri DeBoer

February 22, 2016

Banff

Eri DeBoer

February 22, 2016

Cheryl & Nice Erin share the same Birthday

Eri DeBoer

February 22, 2016

Kelly Askew (Ross)

February 22, 2016

I could never forget that kind smile. I knew Cheryl for a very short time many years ago, my first year in cross country and track at Everett Community College, as well as competing against her in highschool. She was a great runner! She may have even been in confirmation class with me at Gloria Dei. I remember Cheryl as a truly good, sweet, soft spoken, mature young woman. She was always so kind, I recall. My heart has been aching for you, her family. I know she is in the arms of Jesus. But I pray, and have been praying, that you all will feel that He is carrying you also. He will work all things for good. I will keep you in my prayers.

Lynnette Norton

February 21, 2016

Cheryl was a member of our church in the 90's. Her son Eric was in my husband and my Sunday school classes. A tragic loss, our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Sandra Aramburu

February 21, 2016

Praying that God gives the family peace.

Jennifer Hafterson

February 21, 2016

I worked in a different Division from Cheryl at Fred Hutch. I wish I had known her. I've learned that she was a special person. I'm sorry for her loss.

Jan Manning

February 21, 2016

So sorry for the loss of Cheryl. She sounds like a lovely person. Prayers to her family & Friends.

Micala Armstrong

February 21, 2016

My condolences to Cheryl's family and friends after such a sudden and tragic loss. God needed another beautiful angel.

Donna Greene

February 21, 2016

Such a tragic loss, my thoughts and prayers are with her family. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

February 21, 2016

So very sorry to hear about Cheryl. My heart goes out to you all. Please accept my condolences. I cant imagine what you must be going thru. Hugs and prayers. Wendy Frankenberg

Teresa Demarce

February 21, 2016

I never knew Cheryl her passing has really bothered me .I am so sorry for your loss

February 21, 2016

Sending love and light to all of you.

Gary & Sue Forbes

February 21, 2016

We are so very sorry for your tragic loss. We remember the Peterson family from the early days at Gloria Dei Lutheran and especially, Cheryl as a tean!. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family. The Gary and Sue Forbes Family

Maxine Hanger

February 21, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. Cheryl left a huge footprint in this world in such a short time. Thank you Cheryl. She will be always in your hearts until we all meet in Heaven.

Lauie Carpenter

February 21, 2016

My condolences and apologies for not being able to attend the memorial. I pulled out my yearbook and read her comments and looked at her accomplishments on the track team. She was an amazing person. Praying for answers, although it does not take from the hurt it will be some closure into this horrific event.