BOMBER MEMORIAL

CHERYL DEERY MITCHELL ~ Class of 1966 Honorary
March 13, 1947 - July 10, 2005

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Cheryl Mitchell, age 58, of Richland passed away at home July 10, 2005 after a short and courageous battle with cancer.

Cheryl was born March 13, 1947 to Walt and Arlene Deery in Jamestown, ND. As a young girl she moved with her family to Richland.

She attended Spalding Elementary School, Carmichael Junior High School and Richland's Columbia High School with the Class of 1966. Cheryl met the love of her life, Pat Mitchell ('66) in high school. They married August 7, 1971 in Pasco and made their home in the Tri-Cities area.

Cheryl was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to watch her granddaughters perform in Dance and Cheer. She also loved gardening, reading, craft projects and motorcycle rides.

All through her fight with cancer, she never thought of herself, only the well-being of her family.

Cheryl is survived by her husband, Pat Mitchell ('66) of Richland; her daughters: Rachel Benjamin (Jeff Johnson) of Wenatchee, Anne Meyers (Mike) of Kennewick and Coleen Mitchell-Kensey (Dwayne Kensey) of Kennewick; her brother, Ken ('66) (Tammy) Deery of Mesa; her sister, Shari Riley of San Carlos Bay, Mexico; her mother-in-law, Catherine Mitchell of Kennewick; her six grandchildren: Anthony, James, Chelsea, Haley, Kaitlyn and Payton; also several nieces, nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Barbara Schiller; uncle, Harry Heretel; mother, Arlene Mineer; and step-father, Dale Mineer.

Cheryl's smile, laughter and loving nature will be missed by all who knew her.

At her request there was no funeral service, but a memorial for family and friends will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice Program or the Tri-Cities Cancer Center.

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Published in the Tri-City Herald on July 12, 2005.

Bomber Memorial put together by Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66).