Can still remember an annual special lunch drive to Silver Lake for "Spanish Hot Dogs" at the B & W Root Beer stand. A little drive, but Great Memories!!

Cheryl and I were classmates for twelve years in Silver Lake, Indiana. In Chemistry Lab I got “stuck” with “the girl” and we were best buddies ever after.  It was always fun to talk to her on the phone (but mostly I listened). We laughed a lot. 

Cheryl was feisty until the end. I didn’t know her for long, but I certainly did love her. 

Cheryl was the mom to two sons, Eric Hackworth and Phil Hackworth.  She was so proud of them and had such tales to tell.  She was in awe of their intelligence.  They have my love and condolences.  I will remember Cheryl with a smile, love and gratitude that she was my friend.

Cheryl did much for our community and dedicated years to raising money for and promoting the Allen County Public Library where she worked as the Community Services Manager and the head of Communications and Development.  She had much to be proud of and she was a true advocate and patron of the ACPL.  We shared many fun lunches while working at the library.


We have such fun memories of Cheryl and will miss her so.  She came to birthday parties, graduations, cookouts, swims, weddings, showers and more.  We all had great laughs and giggles. I will miss our phone calls which could go on and on!She was one of the most intelligent, quick witted, caring, fun loving people I’ve met and she was very loyal.  She had such a wonderful sense of humor.  


Cheryl’s first haircut after Covid, she was so happy to be back to normal!  Then she, Jayden and I had a delicious dinner at Casa.  She teased Jayden, gave him pep talks and kept us laughing!

My favorite photo of Cheryl. Taken in 2014 in the Netherlands when we returned to find our Dutch Ferverda roots. 

Cheryl in a boat on the canal at Dokkum in the Netherlands. Experiencing the Netherlands the same way her Ferverda ancestors did. 

Cheryl at a windmill in Kinderdijk in the Netherlands where her ancestors are from. 

Cheryl having fun in the Netherlands. She left some mightily big shoes to fill. 

Cheryl, at left, and family having fun on King's Day in the Netherlands on a family genealogy trip in 2014. 

Cheryl was my dearly-loved cousin. We made so many wonderful memories together. I wrote about Cheryl in an article that I hope her family and friends will enjoy. She was one of a kind. I will always think of her smiling and laughing, and I so miss her. https://dna-explained.com/2023/05/30/cheryl-ferverda-1946-2023-highwaywoman-52-ancestors-400/

          
My deepest sympathies to Eric, Philip and Elizabeth. Thank you for sharing your mom/grandmother with each of us who called her our friend.
           Cheryl was supremely smart, independent, and stubborn! But you know that.
            I was privileged to meet Cheryl over 40 years ago. We shared lots of talk, travel, laughs, and Friday nights at Casa's.  I am grateful for her friendship and support through illnesses, divorces, and family deaths.
            I missed our contacts the last few years, and I regret not getting the chance to thank her for her friendship. She is deeply missed.

I worked for years with Cheryl at the library.  Hardly a week went by without a mention in the newspaper, radio or on TV.  She created a standard that is unmatched.  Glad we got a chance to reconnect this past year.  She will be missed by the many who knew her.

I had the pleasure of meeting Cheryl in 2014, when she visited the Netherlands. I had researched the Ferverda family history and went along as a guide for a few days during her trip to the Netherlands with Roberta & Jim. Such a lovely lady. This is my favorite photo of her. 

OBITUARY

Cheryl L Ferverda

October 23, 1946 – May 21, 2023

D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Homes - Lakeside Park

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