Sherri passed away on January 31, 2023 at her home after a courageous multiyear battle with cancer.
Sherri was born on July 9, 1953 in La Grande, Oregon and was the eldest of 5 children of Doug and Theresa Reinecke. As a young girl her infectious and lively spirit (which she was famous for) was showcased as a song girl for Prospect High School in Saratoga CA. As she grew into adulthood, her passions became forays to the Santa Cruz beaches (especially Sea Cliff beach where she spent many a holiday with her family), raising golden retriever puppies, collecting depression era green glassware, and driving her vintage yellow Toyota pickup truck. During this period of her life, Sherri held a professional career at the Hewlett Packard campus in Palo Alto, California.
On August 31, 1980, Sherri married Ronald Enz, her lifelong companion and best friend. Shortly thereafter in 1982, they gave birth to their son Ryan, whom Sherri would often call the “light of her life.”
In 1987 Sherri, Ron and Ryan relocated to Granite Bay, California. Over the coming years Sherri would engage in several part-time and full-time activities including local community events and organizations, notably the Eureka School District, the Granite Bay Library, and especially her group of “bunko” friends and neighbors whose relationships she treasured immensely. For many years Sherri worked at her favorite store, Nordstrom, both in Sacramento and Roseville, California.
In recent years, Sherri would often spend time with her son’s family in South Pasadena. As a grandmother, Sherri’s warm and loving personality was poured onto her two grandchildren Jonah and Jude Enz. These two boys were her pride and joy. Sherri would drop everything in order to be at their school events, read books to them, walk them to school, play dress up, or just to give a big hug.
Sherri is survived by her husband Ron; her son Ryan and his wife Jolynn; her two grandchildren Jonah and Jude; her brother Damon Reinecke; her two sisters Shawn Morse and Suzanne Schooler; and many nieces and nephews.
As a family, we would like to express how extremely proud we are of Sherri. Through her fight with cancer, she showed us the meaning of grace, the definition of bravery, and the value of faith and compassion. We will sorely miss her sense of humor (such a contagious laugh), loving personality, and the glittering spirit that touched and impacted everyone.
Knowing and loving her was such a joy and a privilege. To be loved by her was a precious gift. She was truly one of a kind.
A small family gathering to celebrate Sherri’s life is planned to be held on her next birthday.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LambertFuneral.com for the Enz family.
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