September 19, 2023
September 19, 2023
You are forever missed my dear aunt. I hope you are singing and dancing with the angels in heaven. Give my daddy a big hug too. Much love.
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Cheryl (Adams) Testerman, 21 years old, born on September 28, 1957, and passed away on September 19, 1979. We will remember her forever.
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September 28, 2022
September 28, 2022
Happy Birthday!
September 19, 2022
September 19, 2022
The weirdest thing is to love and feel connected to someone you never met. I just know we would of been so close. Its been a long time, but you are sincerely loved and missed by all. Give a hug to all of our heavenly family. Much love.
September 28, 2021
September 28, 2021
Happy birthday to my dear sister, who is gone but never forgotten. Cheryl was a bright spot in my young life, and I wish she hasn't departed so soon. She is still with me in my heart and soul. <3
September 28, 2021
September 28, 2021
Happy Birthday Cheryl! I was so close to being your birthday twin, but 1 day apart works too. Love you and can you say hi to my daddy too. ♥️♥️♥️
Love,
Kristina
Love,
Kristina
September 20, 2021
September 20, 2021
My Dearest Aunt,
I wish I would of been able to meet you, I am told we are very much alike. I have seen you in my dreams and felt your presence in my life, just knowing you are watching over me. I lived in your room, I slept with your blankets and could feel how special of a person you were. It saddens me that this world was overwhelming for you, but I know you are in a better place. As our birthdays approah, I will be praying for your continued peace and comfort. My dearest aunt, even though we never met, I will always love you.
Love,
Kristina
I wish I would of been able to meet you, I am told we are very much alike. I have seen you in my dreams and felt your presence in my life, just knowing you are watching over me. I lived in your room, I slept with your blankets and could feel how special of a person you were. It saddens me that this world was overwhelming for you, but I know you are in a better place. As our birthdays approah, I will be praying for your continued peace and comfort. My dearest aunt, even though we never met, I will always love you.
Love,
Kristina
September 19, 2021
September 19, 2021
Well, September 19th comes again. Still missed terribly. It's been 42 years today since the passing of a very special person that this world just didn't understand. I wish her spirit peace, joy, and love wherever it may be.
September 28, 2020
September 28, 2020
On Cheryl's birthday, I like to take the time out to honor a very special person who graced my life with her presence. Cheryl was a highly sensitive person who was overwhelmed by the sometimes harsh world we live in. My life is better having known Cheryl; and though she left us too soon, I am glad to have shared a part of her life. It is better than to have never known her at all.
September 29, 2019
September 29, 2019
Well, Mom told me today that her friend Donna, who is bipolar like you were, counts each birthday that passes after someone has died (starting from the first one) their heavenly birthday. So happy 40th new birthday my dear sister. I wish I were 40 again!
I hope you are at peace and feel God's presence always in your new life in Heaven.
With love,
Regan
I hope you are at peace and feel God's presence always in your new life in Heaven.
With love,
Regan
September 28, 2017
September 28, 2017
On this day, Cheryl Lynn, I celebrate the day you came into our lives. Each moment I shared with you was a joy, and your unseen presence continues to give me wisdom, strength, and hope.
Last year I said you'd recognize my broken tooth. Well, now all my teeth are fixed, but you'll still recognize my bright smile when next wee meet again, in the light.
Last year I said you'd recognize my broken tooth. Well, now all my teeth are fixed, but you'll still recognize my bright smile when next wee meet again, in the light.
October 1, 2016
October 1, 2016
Another year passes and another September. Last month was the end of the summer and the beginning of school, but for me, it is the month I think about Cheryl. I hope to see you again, Cheryl, on life's path beyond this planet, or maybe this one if you have decided to come back. I hope I will recognize you, and I hope you'll remember me and my broken tooth, haha.
Love your brother Regan.
Love your brother Regan.
September 29, 2016
September 29, 2016
I miss her...always have...only one old enough of my siblings...My mom has always talked about her with me...but I have enough beautiful memories and was only one of my siblings old enough to be nfluenced by her compassion. That is my memory and I think about her often...I was so blessed to have that gift from her...everlasting gift.
September 29, 2016
September 29, 2016
I miss her...always have...only one old enough of my siblings...My mom has always talked about her with me...but I have enough beautiful memories and was only one of my siblings old enough to be nfluenced by her compassion. That is my memory and I think about her often...I was so blessed to have that gift from her...everlasting gift.
September 28, 2015
September 28, 2015
Happy birthday to you, Cheryl. This day will always hold a special place in my heart as the day you came into the world. You enriched my life in many ways.
With love from your baby brother.
With love from your baby brother.
September 28, 2014
September 28, 2014
Cheryl,today Kristina received you star sapphire ring which she will wear @ her wedding.It made her very happy.Love you Forever,Mom
September 28, 2014
September 28, 2014
Happy birthday, Cheryl. Today, I added the photos that I scanned from Cheryl's old photo album, which got eaten by her niece's sweet puppy, Sammy.
I wish I had been older to know my sister as an adult. I could have been more supportive of what she was going through. I think she would like that I saved her album.
Today would've been the day that Cheryl's age became the same as her birth year--1957. They call that a Beddian birthday after a fallen firefighter. To find out why, see the article at this link:
http://markbialczak.com/2014/03/19/fallen-firefighter-bobby-beddian-discovered-the-magical-match-of-birth-year-age/
I wish I had been older to know my sister as an adult. I could have been more supportive of what she was going through. I think she would like that I saved her album.
Today would've been the day that Cheryl's age became the same as her birth year--1957. They call that a Beddian birthday after a fallen firefighter. To find out why, see the article at this link:
http://markbialczak.com/2014/03/19/fallen-firefighter-bobby-beddian-discovered-the-magical-match-of-birth-year-age/
September 29, 2012
September 29, 2012
Cheryl,you will always be missed.I share your life with your niece Kristina whom you would have loved.She is in your room and you are in her thoughts on this day which is her birthday.Love Forever,Mom
September 29, 2012
September 29, 2012
So many memories and so long ago. I lost my sister so long ago. I wish she was with us today to share our lives. I think of her so often.
September 29, 2012
September 29, 2012
To my aunt that I wish I could of known. You are missed so much everyday. I am told that I am just like you n I know we would have been so close. I sleep in your room every night and feel your presence as you are watching over me. I love you. Happy birthday!
September 29, 2012
September 29, 2012
Cheryl was such a beautiful and sensitive person. She will always be missed.
September 29, 2012
September 29, 2012
Happy Birthday, Cheryl, I found some photos of you that I hope will bring back fond memories for people who knew you. I know you loved your high school senior picture, so I a have included that pretty photo where you are wearing your favorite blue dress. I will always remember you that way, as you would wish.
With Love from your brother, Regan
With Love from your brother, Regan
September 23, 2012
September 23, 2012
Last Wednesday was the 33rd anniversary of Cheryl's death. I have now lived twice as long after her death as I had at the time of her passing, when I was 16½.
You died too young, Cheryl, and you are still missed terribly.
You died too young, Cheryl, and you are still missed terribly.
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September 19, 2023
September 19, 2023
You are forever missed my dear aunt. I hope you are singing and dancing with the angels in heaven. Give my daddy a big hug too. Much love.
September 28, 2022
September 28, 2022
Happy Birthday!
September 19, 2022
September 19, 2022
The weirdest thing is to love and feel connected to someone you never met. I just know we would of been so close. Its been a long time, but you are sincerely loved and missed by all. Give a hug to all of our heavenly family. Much love.
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September 28, 2020
On my late sister Cheryl's birthday, a take the time to remember a beautiful soul that left this world too quickly. Cheryl was a highly sensitive person who couldn't cope with the harshness that she had to face in the world. I wish I had known her as an adult, but I was 16 when she died. Loss of a loved one is never easy, and this loss at a young age hit me pretty hard. But I wouldn't want to never have had her in my life. Having known Cheryl makes me a better person.
Wherever you are Cheryl, I wish you peace and eternal bliss. And know somehow that your bother Regan Dean (Dino) loves you.
Wherever you are Cheryl, I wish you peace and eternal bliss. And know somehow that your bother Regan Dean (Dino) loves you.
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September 28, 2013
Cheryl was 51/2 years older than me, just old enough to be very much the big sister in my world.
In many ways she was my hero: when the grade school kids picked on me, she was there to defend me; when I needed help with schoolwork, she could share her experience with me; and I am told that when mom needed to get the other kids going for the day, she would sit and give me my bottle before she herself left for school.
In later years, I remember listening to her albums and those she and my sister Lori shared. They were some of the first ones I loved. There was Supertramp's Breakfast in America, Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, the goups Boston, Chicago, and America (hmm--they all have place names), and the timeless singer Jim Croce, to name a few. Then there was Ted Nugent's Cat Scratch Fever, but I never liked that one. Seeing his character revealed these days, I can understand why.
Today, on what would have been Cheryl's 56th birthday, I offer these few words. I hope to add more words, sounds, and images to her memorial page, which can accomodate many things.
With fonedest memories on her birthday,
Regan
Jim Croce --
"Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB_TM5AvJP0
"Time in a Bottle" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_bEmCKst1E