Happy Birthday. Keep the wind in your hair.

5 years ago seems like yesterday. One blizzardy evening at the ranch, reaching way back to the mid 1960's, a stranded motorist knocked on the door to use the phone to call for a tow. Three bookmarks were immediately placed into our reads and R, the big o and Sheryl were off to 'supervise' the towing operation. Let the fun begin! I'll never forget, briefly looking over my shoulder seeing Sheryl doubled over in laughter, as the truck pulled away, like a train out of the station. You see, she had convinced R and I to hold onto the back bumper of the now hitched car and ski, in tennis shoes, on the icy road, pulled by the tow truck. She was out to teach us to not go gently into that good night. I always keep bookmarks around, thanks to Sheryl, just in case adventure comes knocking. She lives in all of our memories.

Cheryl and I were friends for 6 years while we were in training at DUMC. She was a great doctor. I enjoyed working with her. Cheryl left and moved to Kentucky. I will always remember her for her great sense of humor.

While the rest of us keep doddering on, i am sure you are still out there riding that motorcycle through the woods (in various states of dress); revving up the chain saw to create a new vista and leaving clues as to who you are going to get even with next......Miss you

For almost ten years, she was my best friend, neighbor and conscience. Life was never dull, often scary - like climbing up a rocky cliff, in the ran, after dark - but mostly fun. She was brilliant. I've missed her for a long time, and am glad she's at peace. I am so sorry for your loss.

Oh Cheryl,
Even after brain injury, you were one bright girl. You were impossible to predict, incapable of being still and a delight whenever you appeared (always out of the blue). Some day some curious little girl is going to finish a lot of of what you started. Until then, we miss you, we loved you, we wish you a new world to bedevil. Joyce

Unpredictable, irreverent and engaging, a powerful personality and yet often an enigma. Working with her was never dull; she set high standards and expected you to keep up. A fierce and unrelenting champion for her patients, Cheryl did not believe in compromise. Always the quickest person in the room with a witty comeback: the elevator trip with poles is one of my favorite memories EVER. Her softer side: daycare in the lab, complete with portacrib and johnny jump-up. A wealth of one-of-a-kind memories. You will be missed.

Cheryl was a good colleague in medicine. She was a seriously committed doctor and dedicated to her patients, at all costs. She was brilliant, and thoughtful "out of the box", even when it was sometimes unpopular. She was funny (always) and a hard worker and great teacher. I am sorry for the family's loss, but Cheryl is in a happier place now.

How many times did Cheryl stop Duke from taking a piece of my butt at the Terraza home!? She was my guardian. She was all I had for a big sister in those days, and boy was she a good one. She understood R and I enjoyed 'left of center' pranks and such, so now and then, she would set us straight and keep us out of trouble. We were mentored and loved by her, the greatest gift anyone can give to another. Love and keeping to the family. I'm so lucky to have had her in my life!
Forever,
Big O