Homer Cherk

Homer Cherk 1930-2011 Homer passed away on Sept. 26, 2011 at peace and in the comfort of his own home. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Veronica (Roni) Cherk. He leaves daughters Diane Lord and Susan Cherk, a son David Cherk, daughter-in-law Dianne Chun, sons-in-law Thomas Lord and Paul Vranjes, grandsons Nicholas and Steven Lord, granddaughters Erika and Katrina Cherk. Also surviving is a sister Dorethea Louie, a brother Dartmond Cherk and his wife Esther Cherk. He considered Roni's siblings and their families as his very own. There are many nieces and nephews. He had many friends. Homer graduated from UC Berkeley and its School of Optometry. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and enjoyed being stationed in Tokyo, Japan. After his discharge, he worked for several optometrists and Kaiser Permanente. He began his own practices in 1967 in partnership in San Rafael and his own office in Vallejo, CA. Loving his work, he reluctantly retired in his 70's. He was a gentle, kind and very cheerful person and shall be missed by all who knew him. A service has been planned for Oct. 15, 2011 at the Full Life Christian Center, 3535 Balboa St., San Francisco at 11:30 am. Memorial donations may be made to the Berkeley Chinese Community Church Senior Center, 2117 Acton St., Berkeley, CA; any food bank, pantry or the charity of your choice.