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Cheryl A. Caldwell
January 8, 1955 ~ November 30, 2015 (age 60) 60 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Bob and Susan Collier
December 4, 2015 4:48 PM
How wonderful to say we were part of Cheryl's extended family. Praise God almighty that she is no longer suffering or in pain. Although handicapped Cheryl was so much more of a human being than some with no disability. She will be missed, mourned, and tears will be shed but the joy that was Cheryl is left for all of us to have in our lives every day. Shalom
A candle was lit by Debra Anderz
on December 4, 2015 4:07 PM
Message from Jano Bartelmo
December 4, 2015 3:52 PM
💜 RIP Cheryl 💜
A candle was lit by Jano Bartelmo
on December 4, 2015 3:51 PM
Message from Chris Leslie
December 4, 2015 12:40 PM
I knew Cheryl when I was her counselor at Vocational Rehabilitation and when she was at Logon Center. She was an amazing person. Very bright and accomplished a lot. She was also fun to be around. My condolences to the family and also to Brenda Kulp.
A candle was lit by Al & Judie Guzicki
on December 3, 2015 9:12 PM
A candle was lit by Janeth (Spitler) Hollaway
on December 3, 2015 2:55 PM
Message from Tippecanoe IN
December 3, 2015 2:53 PM
I was very sad to hear of Cheryl's passing. My prayers are with all of you.
I grew up with Cheryl, we were in school together and hung around together when we should have been in school. :) Back then, we were part of the "Three Musketeers". There was Cheryl, Debbie Stein, and myself. We would skip school and go joyriding together or just hang around together.
I remember when Cheryl had her accident and I would go visit her in the hospital. She always tried to get me to eat or throw out her food. She said she hated it but she knew the nurses were keeping track of how much she consumed.
It scared the heck out of me when the nurses would turn her in the halo bed. I thought, for sure, she was going to slide right out of the bottom of it.
Cheryl was always in a good mood and very happy when I would visit.
Sadly, I didn't stay in touch as much as I would have liked to.
I ran into Cheryl at K- Mart, when I was pregnant with my first child. We talked for a good hour. The last thing I told her was, "If I have a girl, I'm going to name her after you." I named my daughter, Cheryl Ann Gerencser. :)
The next time I saw Cheryl, it was at Logan Center. She was teaching there and we had a nice long visit again.
I stayed in touch with her, briefly, on Facebook. She always enjoyed talking about her nieces.
I know Cheryl's in heaven, running, laughing, and playing her sax. She always had a good word to say about people, didn't let her disabilities get her down and truly was a great friend.
I grew up with Cheryl, we were in school together and hung around together when we should have been in school. :) Back then, we were part of the "Three Musketeers". There was Cheryl, Debbie Stein, and myself. We would skip school and go joyriding together or just hang around together.
I remember when Cheryl had her accident and I would go visit her in the hospital. She always tried to get me to eat or throw out her food. She said she hated it but she knew the nurses were keeping track of how much she consumed.
It scared the heck out of me when the nurses would turn her in the halo bed. I thought, for sure, she was going to slide right out of the bottom of it.
Cheryl was always in a good mood and very happy when I would visit.
Sadly, I didn't stay in touch as much as I would have liked to.
I ran into Cheryl at K- Mart, when I was pregnant with my first child. We talked for a good hour. The last thing I told her was, "If I have a girl, I'm going to name her after you." I named my daughter, Cheryl Ann Gerencser. :)
The next time I saw Cheryl, it was at Logan Center. She was teaching there and we had a nice long visit again.
I stayed in touch with her, briefly, on Facebook. She always enjoyed talking about her nieces.
I know Cheryl's in heaven, running, laughing, and playing her sax. She always had a good word to say about people, didn't let her disabilities get her down and truly was a great friend.
Message from Joanie M. Nagy Snyder
December 3, 2015 1:25 PM
Many great memories growing up with Cheryl. Though as we got older we separated and weren't "great friends" Cheryl was always on my thoughts. Congratulations on your achievements, Cheryl. My condolences to the family.
Message from Mindy Burns
December 3, 2015 11:39 AM
All my prayers and sympathy goes out to Cheryl's family and close friends. God bless you all.
Mindy Burns
Mindy Burns
A candle was lit by Mindy Burns
on December 3, 2015 11:38 AM
A candle was lit by Rita Zeak
on December 3, 2015 8:51 AM
Message from Brenda
December 2, 2015 7:09 PM
As you can imagine, so many memories are flowing back to me of the past 29+ years.
Your love of taking a trip! You driving to Wisconsin while following the map that you memorized. The look on your face when the buffalo was approaching your side of the vehicle in South Dakota, and the fun in Gatlinburg with family.
We solved so many challenges together, from how to get into a restaurant that wasn't accessible (who said we couldn't go through the kitchen!), I wouldn't have wanted anything easier.
Your accomplishments have been grand and even though it took a while, I learned to be tolerant to ignorance.
You have touched so many people with your wisdom and friendship. I have been awarded the gift of knowing you, supporting you and learning many lessons of life.
What I strongly know of you is that you had a powerful faith, loved family and the outdoors....oh and shopping!
I would end with God's speed, my friend but, you are already there. God bless your presence on earth.
Brenda
Your love of taking a trip! You driving to Wisconsin while following the map that you memorized. The look on your face when the buffalo was approaching your side of the vehicle in South Dakota, and the fun in Gatlinburg with family.
We solved so many challenges together, from how to get into a restaurant that wasn't accessible (who said we couldn't go through the kitchen!), I wouldn't have wanted anything easier.
Your accomplishments have been grand and even though it took a while, I learned to be tolerant to ignorance.
You have touched so many people with your wisdom and friendship. I have been awarded the gift of knowing you, supporting you and learning many lessons of life.
What I strongly know of you is that you had a powerful faith, loved family and the outdoors....oh and shopping!
I would end with God's speed, my friend but, you are already there. God bless your presence on earth.
Brenda
A candle was lit by Brenda
on December 2, 2015 6:04 PM
Message from Laura Lehner
December 1, 2015 10:59 AM
Cheryl was such a good person and such a great friend. It is so hard for me to realize that I won't be able to call her or go see her any longer as she was one of the people in my life I regularly shared my frustrations with as well as my joys. She was so wise and always gave me such good advice.
Cheryl taught us all so much. She taught us to not take life for granted and how to persevere, how to be a good friend, and no one that knew Cheryl would ever look at someone with a disability the same again.
Cheryl and I had a lot of conversations about our faith in God and about what we thought heaven would be like. I know Cheryl is in heaven now. I picture her as walking, running, and laughing. But I especially see her enjoying doing Indian dances with all the Indians at a Pow Wow.
She loved her family very much and told me about all of you every time I talked to her. I feel like I know all of you well although I have only met you a few times. I will miss hearing about the times at Diane's for family get-togethers and about her great nieces and nephews growing up. I know that she will be happy to see Beth and Donna in heaven. She missed them so much. Just know how much you all meant to her and that she will be waiting for all of us to join her when the Lord calls us to heaven.
Cheryl taught us all so much. She taught us to not take life for granted and how to persevere, how to be a good friend, and no one that knew Cheryl would ever look at someone with a disability the same again.
Cheryl and I had a lot of conversations about our faith in God and about what we thought heaven would be like. I know Cheryl is in heaven now. I picture her as walking, running, and laughing. But I especially see her enjoying doing Indian dances with all the Indians at a Pow Wow.
She loved her family very much and told me about all of you every time I talked to her. I feel like I know all of you well although I have only met you a few times. I will miss hearing about the times at Diane's for family get-togethers and about her great nieces and nephews growing up. I know that she will be happy to see Beth and Donna in heaven. She missed them so much. Just know how much you all meant to her and that she will be waiting for all of us to join her when the Lord calls us to heaven.
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