Deanna Grace (1939-2017) |
Deanna Grace
Cherry, Deanna (Grace) Born June 22, 1939 - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear mother Deanna, on January 10, 2017. Surrounded by her family, she passed away peacefully after her long and heroic battle with COPD. Deanna was predeceased by her beloved husband Forest (Frosty). She is survived by her loving children Doug (Sandy), Ron, Daryl (Carmen), grandchildren Shawn (Tanya), Darcy (Abby), Kyle (Chloe), Colin (Alyssa), Nicole, Stefan (Kristi), Jenna (TJ), and eight great- grandchildren plus numerous extended family and friends. Deanna was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and on August 30, 1958 she married the love of her life Forest "Frosty" Cherry. In 1971, 13 years after starting their family, Deanna and Forest left the Prairies to build a new life in Prince George, BC. Deanna spent the next 30 years cherishing her role of loving wife and mother; raising three boys; building a career; becoming a Gramma and creating lifelong friendships. In 2001 she and Frosty decided it was time to leave Prince George winters behind and move south. They spent the next 14 years in Kelowna reuniting with old friends and making new ones. By 2014 Deanna's battle with COPD was increasing and she and Frosty decided it was time to return to Prince George to be close to family. In her heyday Deanna loved to dance and nobody could match her and Frosty on the dance floor. She had such passion for shopping, baking and entertaining. Family was extremely important to Deanna and she treasured every moment she shared with them - not a birthday or special occasion passed by that she didn't acknowledge. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to all of the staff, nurses and doctors at Gateway and the UHNBC. We would also like to send a special thanks to Deanna's personal caregiver Lynn, who meant so much to Deanna over the past two years. There will be a celebration of life for both Deanna and Frosty to be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the British Columbia Lung Association.
Deanna married Forest Lloyd Cherry, son of Robert James Cherry and Edith Louise Lumbus, on 30 Aug 1958. (Forest Lloyd Cherry was born on 16 Nov 1938 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada and died on 21 Jan 2016.)
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