Sheryl Dee Wind

June 7, 1944 – December 11, 2024

Sheryl Dee Wind, 80, of Anthem, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Born on June 7, 1944, in Wellington, Kansas, to Irma and Lem Jones, Sheryl was the younger sister of Sandra Jester.

Sheryl attended Kansas University (Rock Chalk Jayhawks!) before graduating from Phillips University. After college, she followed her adventurous spirit to Hawaii, where she lived for several years and welcomed her daughter, Laura Nalani. In 1970, the family returned to the mainland, settling in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to be closer to family.

In Albuquerque, Sheryl began her career in the mortgage industry, a field she remained dedicated to throughout her professional life. In 1987, she transferred to Phoenix, Arizona, where she found her true home among the warm, sunny days she loved so much.

A devoted fan of KU Jayhawks basketball and the Phoenix Suns, Sheryl also enjoyed watching *The Voice* and cheering for Blake Shelton. She was immensely proud of her grandsons, who brought her great joy.

Sheryl had a special relationship with her beloved "other daughter," Jenjer Wind of Austin, Texas, whose love and friendship enriched her life in countless ways.

In her later years, Sheryl resided at Merrill Gardens Assisted Living in Anthem, Arizona. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her there.

Sheryl is survived by her daughter, Laura Schweikert, and son-in-law, Jim Schweikert, both of Phoenix, AZ; her grandsons, Zachary Schweikert (and his wife, Tatyanna Ekmekjan) and Noah Schweikert, all of Phoenix, AZ; her sister, Sandra Jester of Wellington, KS; her nephew, Stephen Jester of Dallas, TX; and her niece, Becky Jester of Wellington, KS.

In accordance with Sheryl’s wishes, there will be no public services. Her family invites those who knew and loved her to celebrate her life in their own special way.

Sheryl’s warmth, humor, and devotion to her family and friends will be deeply missed.