Cheryl Lynn Wiegand

WIEGAND, Cheryl Lynn, 48 died Friday, July 16, 2010, from a massive stroke at St. Mary's Hospital, Tucson, AZ. Cheryl was born August 10, 1961, in Stockton, CA to James and Gloria Brackin. After living in Virginia and Texas, the family settled in Mountlake Terrace, WA where Cheryl attended grade school through high school and graduated from Mountlake Terrace High School in 1979 with honors. She enjoyed keeping in touch with friends from high school and recently attended her 30th high school reunion. History, teaching children and family genealogy were interests she pursued. She attended the University of WA where she earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in History and received an early childhood education teaching certificate from Edmonds Community College. She compiled an extensive genealogy of both her and her husbands families. Most of her employment was spent in the mortgage industry but she taught preschool for a period of time. She was married to Charles (Chip) Wiegand in 1982 and had three children, David (27), Austin (24) and Amy (still born). They raised their family in Mountlake Terrace, WA. Cheryl was an active church member and was involved in both children's and women's ministry. In 2006, Cheryl and Chip moved to Tucson, AZ, after visiting a couple times. Cheryl was a devoted mother who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends especially during the holidays. She enjoyed reading and watching movies, especially the older classics. She was a Star Wars fan and attended several Star Wars conventions. Cheryl is survived by her sons, David and Austin; her sisters, Debbie Brackin and Patti Berline; and husband, Chip. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Gloria Brackin and by her daughter, Amy. Services will be held in Bothell, WA at the Northlake Christian Church located at 19029 North Road. (the corner of North Road and Filbert Road). Services will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2010. The church phone number is 425-672-8044.