This time of year is when I miss Cheri the most.  Growing a little bit of everything in her beautiful garden, listening to ghost stories,, carving jack o lanterns and singing crazy songs is how we spent almost every Halloween  for close to 10 years

Cheri loved every holiday, but Halloween was her favorite.  She had such a special soul, I loved her dearly and miss her more and more as the years pass. I will always treasure the times we shared in her garden on all hallows eve

Cheri was a great friend, my "bestest." 
My fondest memories will always be the countless hours we spent together in her beautiful garden. She taught me so much about flowers and gardening. I will treasure that time we spent together, the stories about her childhood, and her Grandfather, and stories about when she and Stu met and fell in love. Cheri loved to sing songs and listen to Ghost stories on the radio, Halloween will always be special. She always said when she and I met, that it was "kismet." We clicked on so many levels, I could go on for hours about all the things she helped me through, she was selfless, an inspiration, I loved her with all of my heart. 
We had our ups and downs over the years, but we always had a special bond and that I'll hold onto for the rest of my life! Until we meet again.... I miss you, Cheri - I Love You, Man! xox

Stu - Our deepest condolences go out to you during this difficult time.

We have lost a lot.  We've lost a talented artist, poet, singer, musician, gardener, and cook.  Most of all, We've lost a niece.  I suppose we all expect those younger that we are to outlast us...yet God had other plans for our Cheri.  She will be missed.

We have lost a lot.  We've lost a talented artist, poet, singer, musician, gardener, and cook.  Most of all, I've lost a niece.  I suppose we all expect those younger that we are to outlast us...yet God had other plans for Cheri.  She will be missed.

(This is me, is that You)
My number 1 cousin, my number 1 partner in crime, my number 1 friend.  I will love her forever.  She taught me so much.

Marianne Witte (Congress, AZ)

As you grieve for the loss of your wife, daughter and sister, please know that others are praying for you and asking that God comfort you in your loss.  
Marilynn Peters

A little about the love of my life, Cheri;
Cheri loved everybody. She would always put her family, friends and those needing help before herself. She had a deep love for God and Jesus Christ. Her prayers were always asking for help for those in need and never for herself.

Cheri also loved all God's creatures. She had a deep love and compassion for animals, including the many she cared for. She spoiled her pets rotten and they too will miss her. She was a fantastic gardener and loved to spend countless hours raising vegetables and flowers. Everybody was amazed at the magnificent gardens she grew. When she was asked how do you do it she replied, “You have to love doing it and talk to your plants.” She was also very artistic and would always try to make something rather than buying it.

Although she could have anything she wanted, she was very content with what she had. She was a modern woman with good old fashion values. She loved Victorian anything, including clothes, art, antique furnishings and especially jewelry. She often said she would have enjoyed living in that time and we spent many moments together talking about what it would be like.

Cheri had a great business mind. We had some very successful business ventures including a manufacturing company where she was the real boss.  She was so supportive to me in my other business ventures, always giving encouragement when I needed it and consoling me when things did not go well. I could not have accomplished what I did without her by my side. 

In recent years she became ill with several debilitating diseases, but she was a very strong woman who was determined to recover and beat them. She even survived a major heart surgery with the odds against her and had a remarkable recovery. She died from something that was not related to her past problems she overcame. She passed very suddenly and without pain. I was blessed to be by her side comforting her in her last moments. I am so happy we spent our lives together loving and helping each other through thick and thin.

I will love and miss her forever,
Stu

My loving daughter-in-law has left us  with many loving memories of her warm heart and appreciation for life.  Her love for Stu and her devoted family is admired by everyone.  Cheri, you will always be missed.
Love,
Mom #2

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Cheryle "Cheri" F Keller

August 29, 1954 – March 27, 2013

Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park & Funeral Care

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