Cherie Lynn Anderson

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 1971, 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; 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.

Cherie’s laughter, kindness, and radiant spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.