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In Loving Memory Of
Cherie Lynn Anderson
1952—2025-06-08
Life & Legacy
Cherie Lynn Anderson
August 12, 1952 — June 8, 2025
Tooele
Cherie Lynn Anderson, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, returned to her heavenly home on June 8, 2025, with her cherished mother by her side.
Cherie was born on August 12, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Dan and Cherril Anderson and from there moved all over with her father’s Air Force assignments. She graduated from Bellevue High School in Nebraska in 1970, then continued her education at Brigham Young University, earning a degree in Special Education in 1974.
Cherie was born to teach. She poured her heart into her students and treated them as her own. Her teaching career began at Madison Junior High School in Rexburg, Idaho, and after four years, she moved to Tooele Junior High School in Tooele, Utah. Her last ten years before retirement were spent at Tooele High School; she loved being a Tooele Buffalo!
Cherie lived with a remarkable zest for life. She was known for her loving heart, her deep compassion, and her unwavering desire to serve others. She was a friend to everyone she met. A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in many callings with diligence and love. Her gift of discernment allowed her to know when someone needed a call, a visit, or a kind word. She was a dedicated genealogist and a faithful temple worker, helping connect and bind families on both sides of the veil. Her most cherished service, however, was to her mother; together they shared an extraordinary bond.
Cherie was a woman of many talents-quilting, painting, crocheting, and gardening are just the tip of the iceberg. She generously shared her creations with others. Even on one of her final days, when she could barely sit up, she was lovingly working on a baby blanket for a ward member.
An adventurer at heart, Cherie loved to travel and created lasting memories with friends and family wherever she went. Her legacy lives on in the lives of those she uplifted with her warmth, humor, and strength.
Cherie faced her battle with cancer with grace, dignity, and selflessness. She never complained and continued to think of others until the very end. Her family has been deeply moved by the love, visits, and service offered by so many during this time.
Cherie is preceded in death by her father, Dan Anderson; her sister, Patricia Showell; her brother-in-law Kipp Orton and her niece, Kate Michelle Jensen. She is survived by her devoted mother, Cherril Anderson; siblings Karen (Steve) Hockett, Dan (Lori) Anderson, Sandy (Darrell) Jensen, Lew (Desi) Anderson, Charles (Lara) Anderson, Jocie (Steve) Reel; and her brother-in-law, Dave Showell. She is also lovingly remembered by 27 nieces and nephews, 57 great-nieces and nephews, three great-great-nieces, and countless dear friends.
The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the staff at Our House and Canyon Home Care and Hospice for their tender and compassionate care, and to her Whitaker Ward family for their gracious service. Special thanks also to her dear friend and earthly angel, Holly (James) Montgomery, whose love and presence brought great comfort.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 21 at the East Tooele Stake Building, 751 North 520 East Tooele Utah. The viewing will be at 10:00 am followed by the service at 11:00 am. The internment will take place at the Samaria Idaho Cemetery at 2:30 pm the same day.
Click on the link below to watch the funeral service via livestream:starting at 11:00 am via livestream:
https://meet.google.com/uhz-koeu-xnu
Cherie’s laughter, kindness, and radiant spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
August 12, 1952 — June 8, 2025
Tooele
Cherie Lynn Anderson, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, returned to her heavenly home on June 8, 2025, with her cherished mother by her side.
Cherie was born on August 12, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Dan and Cherril Anderson and from there moved all over with her father’s Air Force assignments. She graduated from Bellevue High School in Nebraska in 1970, then continued her education at Brigham Young University, earning a degree in Special Education in 1974.
Cherie was born to teach. She poured her heart into her students and treated them as her own. Her teaching career began at Madison Junior High School in Rexburg, Idaho, and after four years, she moved to Tooele Junior High School in Tooele, Utah. Her last ten years before retirement were spent at Tooele High School; she loved being a Tooele Buffalo!
Cherie lived with a remarkable zest for life. She was known for her loving heart, her deep compassion, and her unwavering desire to serve others. She was a friend to everyone she met. A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in many callings with diligence and love. Her gift of discernment allowed her to know when someone needed a call, a visit, or a kind word. She was a dedicated genealogist and a faithful temple worker, helping connect and bind families on both sides of the veil. Her most cherished service, however, was to her mother; together they shared an extraordinary bond.
Cherie was a woman of many talents-quilting, painting, crocheting, and gardening are just the tip of the iceberg. She generously shared her creations with others. Even on one of her final days, when she could barely sit up, she was lovingly working on a baby blanket for a ward member.
An adventurer at heart, Cherie loved to travel and created lasting memories with friends and family wherever she went. Her legacy lives on in the lives of those she uplifted with her warmth, humor, and strength.
Cherie faced her battle with cancer with grace, dignity, and selflessness. She never complained and continued to think of others until the very end. Her family has been deeply moved by the love, visits, and service offered by so many during this time.
Cherie is preceded in death by her father, Dan Anderson; her sister, Patricia Showell; her brother-in-law Kipp Orton and her niece, Kate Michelle Jensen. She is survived by her devoted mother, Cherril Anderson; siblings Karen (Steve) Hockett, Dan (Lori) Anderson, Sandy (Darrell) Jensen, Lew (Desi) Anderson, Charles (Lara) Anderson, Jocie (Steve) Reel; and her brother-in-law, Dave Showell. She is also lovingly remembered by 27 nieces and nephews, 57 great-nieces and nephews, three great-great-nieces, and countless dear friends.
The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the staff at Our House and Canyon Home Care and Hospice for their tender and compassionate care, and to her Whitaker Ward family for their gracious service. Special thanks also to her dear friend and earthly angel, Holly (James) Montgomery, whose love and presence brought great comfort.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 21 at the East Tooele Stake Building, 751 North 520 East Tooele Utah. The viewing will be at 10:00 am followed by the service at 11:00 am. The internment will take place at the Samaria Idaho Cemetery at 2:30 pm the same day.
Click on the link below to watch the funeral service via livestream:starting at 11:00 am via livestream:
https://meet.google.com/uhz-koeu-xnu
Cherie’s laughter, kindness, and radiant spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Memory Wall
In Honor & Remembrance
Rebecca W Boren
What a darling picture of Cherie!
I taught with Cherie at Tooele Jr. High beginning in 1999 and ending when she transferred to Tooele High School. We share the same birthdate, but not the same year.
Cherie had the ability to make people feel like they were special to her. She was able to solve problems rather than complain about a situation or person. She was a person who could be trusted. She was dependable, flexible, and smart. When she left Tooele Jr. High, I wondered if we could survive without her. Somehow we did, but it would have been easier with her wisdom, vision, and judgment at our school.
She must have been greatly loved and treasured by her family because she had love in her heart for others.
Jul 25, 2025
Holly Montgomery
My life has been privileged and blessed to be A friend to Cherie. I have learned by example, how to live a Christlike life full of enthusiasm thru my sister. Countless hours we spent laughing, learning, enjoying a meal and of course….a coke. Nectar of the Gods! We both loved our coke and never a pepsi! Loved her, cried for her, held her hand at hospital too many times to remember…even found her face down on her beautiful wood floor twice in one day as her feet n legs failed her. What a tough lady, never a complaint…always staying positive thru her trials. I asked her once, “How do you stay so positive thru it all Cherie?” She replied, “You have to. You have no other choice.” Always the strong one! I will forever love her and be grateful for all shebtaught me….Mostly i will remember How SHE LIVED…..She lived full of vim and vigor….She lived like her Savior.”
Jun 29, 2025
Jennifer Biggs
Cherie was in our ward when we moved in. She was always very friendly and fun to talk to. We were sad when she moved out of our ward. Condolences to Cherie's family.
Jun 21, 2025
Alyse Chidester Mellor
Prayers and condolences to Cherie’s family. She is a kind, happy woman. I enjoyed my interactions with her.
Jun 21, 2025
Leanna Anderson Hamilton
Leanna Anderson Hamilton has purchased Eco-Friendly Memorial Trees for Cherie Anderson
Jun 18, 2025
Midgley Huber
Midgley Huber has purchased Lavender Grace Spray for Cherie Anderson
Jun 18, 2025
Aralee Scothern
I met Cheri when I first moved to Salt Lake City. She lived in the Singles Ward I attended. She then moved into the old apartment building where I was living. We were very good friends and attended lots of singles’ activities together. We also traveled on some trips including a visit to Yellowstone and Mount Rushmore and a trip with her ward floating the Snake River in Wyoming. Cheri was a true and trusted friend. She was always cheerful and happy and could talk up a storm. I am the proud owner of one of her paintings of the Grand Tetons she painted especially for me. Also she even made me a blanket and gave it to me this past Christmas. We have remained friends for over 40 years. Some years we only saw each other occasionally, but we always remained friends and were happy to see each other whenever we could. I will miss but always remember her! 😊❤️
Jun 17, 2025
Charlie, Lara and Family
Charlie, Lara and Family has purchased Treasured Memories Floor Basket - Blue for Cherie Anderson
Jun 17, 2025
Holly
Enjoy “Enjoy jumping up n down without pain or effort!!! You WIN !!
Jun 15, 2025
Juston steed
She was a great teacher I had her. In jr high school and she was always so kind and so helpful I am so sorry to hear of your loss she was truly a great person
Jun 15, 2025
Holly n James Montgomery
Holly n James Montgomery has purchased Memory Book for Cherie Anderson
Jun 15, 2025