Well sis, it is January 6, 2024 and I miss you! You are forever in my mind and I see your picture all through the day. You are right in front of me now, you are the first person I see when I open my phone as you are with Kevin. You are the last person I see when I turn out my light at night. We miss you and love you so much. I missed writing to you on 1 / 2 as we are dealing with Marilyn's brother's illness . . . but I am here now. As you recall I just turned 83 yesterday. I was only 72 when you left us. Seems so long ago. Our health is still great as we are so blessed. You would not believe your grandchildren! They are so absolutely beautiful! Bless you sis, you are still my little girl and my dear baby. Thinking of you always and always will. Love to you, Poppy.

Sherri, we love you very much and think of you every day. I sent this post to Kevin on May 12 . . . "58 years ago you and I stood on the sidewalk and waved at your mother up in her room at the L D S hospital in Idaho Falls. Sherri had just been born. The beginning of a new life for all of us. Many wonderful years we shared together. Great memories for all of us. You and I are the only ones left to recall the joy. As life always is, there were tough years and bad memories along the way . . . It is called Life. I choose to remember the joy and to bask in the good. I did make my share of mistakes through those years, however, so far, we are still on the right side of good. Very fond memories today of both your sister and your mother. As Louis L’Amour would say, “ Your mother was one to ride the river with.” I did not deserve her but I was truly blessed to have been her husband. Because of her . . . I have you! One of life’s great joys". . . Yes, sis, we do miss you. It is hard to realize that it was 58 years ago that you were born, my how the years have flown. You were a bright light and a star for us all those years. I so cherish the relationship that we had together. Open, honest and real . . . we had some great talks and you always told me your true feelings. We love you and miss you and are so over joyed that we had those years together. "rest yet for a little season . . ." The day is coming when the resurrection will take place. Life in those days will be rich and wonderful. See you in the morning, with all my love, to the daughter of my joys . . . your Pop.

My, you would be 57 today . . . seems so long ago now . . . I remember your birth day very clearly. You were born in Idaho Falls, Idaho. I remember standing on the sidewalk with Kevin and looking up to the window of the room where your Mom was. Kevin was two years old. This day holds wonderful memories for me, Sherri. You were a jewel and our pride and joy. Little Kevin was so proud of you. That started a great relationship between big brother, Bubby, and little sister, his Sissy. It is now a little over nine years since you left us. We all miss you! I think of you everyday! You are still my baby girl! There is a joy in my heart knowing that you knew the LORD and you are kept in His memory. You will rise again and have the wonderful future of going on into eternal life. I will be there, we can walk that path together and move on together out into the New Earth. This has been a tough few months. Our dear friend L. G. died on Nov. 2, 2021 and your Uncle Pat died on Jan. 2, 2022. I miss them very much and we all miss their strength and spiritual support. However, I have the same joy knowing that they, as you are, are in the memory of the LORD. There is nothing to compare with the love of the LORD. He loved us so much that He saved us and put us on a path toward life. I love you Sherri, I miss you, but my heart is at peace, because of the love of the LORD and His plan for us all. Rest, your day is coming, just over the horizon, the dawn will break and life will be yours again. It is just tomorrow, in the LORD's eyes. All my love to my little girl . . .

I love you Sis . . . You are still my little girl. This was the day, nine years ago, that you left us. It was a hard three years, you were brave in all that suffering. It was so hard to watch and not be able to do anything about it. So many days we were together after the fall of 2010. Hard days but days I shall never forget and shall always cherish. I was WITH you, that alone made it all worth while. Tough days but even in the last hard hours, you made it through. We will understand this better someday. It not all lost as there is no doubt that you will be in the second resurrection at the end of the next 1000 years. You are in the LORD's memory, as it says in Malachi 3:16 - 18. You will be one of His jewels ! I love you girl, rest, the day is just ahead. The time for change will come and you can pass from this painful life into eternal life, to walk with the LORD and all of His children. See you then, I love you with a love that will never pass. You are my little girl . . . Peace, Love, Joy will soon be yours . . . . .

Hi sis, thinking of you a lot. It has been 8 years now since we lost you. Well, you are not really lost, you are just not with us now. Time is sure flying by, sis. When you died I was 72, this week I will turn 80. Does not seem possible. And it does not seem possible that you have been away from us for eight years now. I still am resting in the sure and certain hope that we will be together again, soon. That seems strange to say, however, I still rest in my thought that it will be "only tomorrow" as even one thousand years is just a tomorrow with the LORD. The resurrection is just a bit away and we can move on into eternal life together. We love you, miss you and you are always in our minds. You are still my baby girl. With all my heart, I love you dearly, Pop.

Sis, I think of you every day! This day sure brings back a lot of memories. 5-12-65 is forever fixed in my mind. I had to use that date so many times. You would be so proud of your two daughters. You would be amazed at Joel and Sydne's children. They are two beautiful kids for sure. I miss you much and still after all this time, you are still my little girl. Life is going on with lots of bumps and grinds but we are still at it. We are having Bible study twice a week and now three times a week with Christian friends from Africa. We are busy but never too busy to think of you. I love you Sherri, you are in my heart forever and I am looking forward to "tomorrow" when we are together again. You are resting in the LORD and soon the call will go forth for the second resurrection. Until then, rest in Christ, I shall see you "tomorrow!"
I love you kid, you are my baby. We all miss you much but we are at peace.

Well, Sherri, this day is always a memory. We all miss you and Kevin, Marilyn and I were talking about you this morning. Seven years seems so long ago, yet my how time has flown by. I think of you daily for sure. Most nights I say good night to you as you as the last face I see when I turn out my light. I had a neat thought this year while pondering the second resurrection. That seems so far away as Rev. 20 says that it is after the one-thousand years. But I had the thought. "One day with the Lord is as a thousand years and a thousand years as one day." Peter said that. So, that means, I will see you again tomorrow! I love you kid, you are still my baby girl. We all miss you much and are so blessed to have had you in our lives. Soon we will be together again, it is just a days wait! Love you girl, rest in peace, the resurrection is just ahead. Love you, Pop.

Missing you today even more today than usual. I sit and watch your family grow and see you in Bentley's eyes. Just wanted to let you know I miss you Sherri. Love you

I can’t believe it has been 6 years. Sherrie was only one month older than myself. We were neighbors, went to the same church, rode the same bus from grade school on. She was a huge part of my life growing up. I thank god for all the memories we shared. We will all see you again. Tell Tippie Hi

Sherri, and another year goes by. It’s hard to believe it’s been six years. Pop and I were talking about you yesterday. I think of you daily and still miss you so much. There are a lot of people still thinking of you. Your girls and your incredible grandson are constant reminders of the mark you left on all our lives. I love you so much and I am so proud I got to be your big brother and share so many things with you. You are always in my heart Sherri. I will love you forever.

Sherri we love you so much. Still see you in my mind and look at your picture every day. In fact that is the last thing I do every night as I turn out the light. Got the notice today about six years ago today, however, Kevin and I were talking about that yesterday. You are forever fixed in our memory. I could walk down through the milestones of your life with me but there is not enough space or time. I is just enough to say this. One day with the Lord is as a thousand years and a thousand years is as one day. To the Lord it is just yesterday that you died and it will be just as tomorrow that you will return in the second resurrection to finish your race. We will see you on that day! I love you kid, you are and always will be my "baby"! Rest in peace, the dawn is coming and the light of life is soon to shine again. Much love from your Pop. Will talk again soon, 5/12/19, is just around the corner. Love from our hearts!

Precious Sherri... it’s STILL incredibly hard (for me anyway) to believe that you are no longer with us..this side of heaven. Oh to only have one last conversation with you. To hug your neck just a little tighter as we said our goodbyes. Our visits... were ALWAYS filled with laughter, love and hilariously (sometimes innappropriate

Happy birthday Sherri. Another year since we said goodbye. I think of you daily and miss you so much. I have been visiting your gravesite often and got your marker cleaned up.
I so much appreciate the time we had together. We were able to create so many memories that I will cherish forever. You were a great little sister and such a good friend. I will never forget you Sher.
Loving you always,
Kev

She was a beautiful soul whose light shown to so many of us.... Gone far to soon. Jon Rotter and Dianne Smith

Kevin sent me a text yesterday reminding me of your birthday, Sherri. I told him that it is forever fixed in my mind as I heard you so many times give it to the nurses, 5/12/65. I had to use it over and over at the pharmacy at Saint Luke's. So yes, we do remember and my mind goes back to that day so many years ago when you were born in Idaho Falls. A wonderful week full of years of promise. You will always remain my "little girl." The Lord gave us 47 great years together and they are all like gems in my memory. We all miss you terribly but as I mentioned to Kevin yesterday, "I sorrow not as others who have no hope," because of what the Lord has shown us in His Word. It is just a short passing of time until we are together again. Thank the Lord for the understanding of Rev. 20:1 - 6. I think of you often when I need your help with the English structure of a Bible verse, you were my "go to" help in understanding. I also miss so much our battles together. We had a way of telling each other how we felt and remained "friends" at the end of our heated discussion. Yep, kid, I still love you, miss you and I am so proud to have been your father. Rest in hope as that resurrection day is waiting on the horizon. Our hope is in that One who is the "Resurrection and The Life!"

Sherri, It is hard to believe that it is now four years since your passing. Time sure is getting away but we never forget. I think of you everyday. You are right up front in my mind. I learned after you died that you were a big Snoopy fan so I looked around and got myself a great Snoopy. He sits on my bed so when I make the bed everyday, right there leaning against the pillows is a memory of you, girl. I love you, miss you and hold you forever in my heart. You are and always will be my little girl. Love to you sis, will talk soon. Poppy

She liked me. That means everything

It is amazing to me that you would have been 51 today. Time sure does fly by. I see you everyday, sis, as I go about the days business and think of you always. You are still my little girl! We had a great life together and that is a gem that I treasure. It is hard to realize that it was 51 years ago today that you were born. Kevin and I stood out on the sidewalk and waved at your mother way up in the hospital window. It was touch and go for a few days as the doctor had to change your blood but you rallied and began you life. It was a wonderful journey watching you grow. You were such a loving and tender little girl. A bright and lovely teen and you became a woman of great stature. I shall always cherish my time with you and I remember with such fond memories our relationship. You were one person that I could really let my hair down with. We could be frank but loving, direct but caring and always remain buddies. I look forward to our continued relationship in years to come. That will happen, sis, as I know that Lord is in control. That is why as Job said, "we rest in hope." The morning of resurrection is coming and the bright sun of a new life is just moments away. I love you, miss being with you but you are never far away. I love you so much kid! Poppy

I remember the day you let me drive the Charger. I was having a rough day and you seemed to know that would cheer me up and it sure did. I remember you told me to open her up at the light off of highway 55 and Floating Feather, Sydne was in the back seat and as soon as that light turned green I lit up the tires and got her up to 95 mph before you realized how fast I was going and you told me to slow her down. I do miss you Sherri/mom, I am sorry I didn't get to see you before you passed. You treated me like I was family and I do miss you, you were a special woman and I am very lucky to have called you mom.

Dear Sherri,
I swear, this time of year is hard on me, as are many. Strange how certain things trigger memories, they run through my mind like a slideshow. My anger is gone, the pain is diminishing, and the melancholy runs rampant inside me. You are never far from my thoughts. So many reminders daily.
I can not remember if I ever thanked you for the part you played in the fact that I am still alive. Every day of my life is a gift, and you helped me make it. I will always be grateful to you for your efforts to save me.
So often when I think of you, I feel blessed to have had you in my life.
I guess it was time for you to move on. While I often wonder why, I can not question His timing. Sometimes His plans are beyond our understanding. I stopped trying to figure it out, too frustrating. Only He knows why.
I love you so much and miss you more than words can describe. While I am coping much better with losing you, that hole is still in my heart and I am afraid it always will be. A 47 year friendship is impossible to forget.
My favorite memories of you: all the hysterical laughter. Laughing so hard we cried. Laughing until our faces and stomach ached. Those were the best times. I think of them often.

All my love little sister,
Your big brother

Hi mama...

There are days in life where I am so full of gratitude that I forget the hollow chasm that is your absence. We are growing and learning in such transformational ways, and I feel so grateful to see you in only the most radiant moments. In the subtle waltz of winter's naked trees...in those frozen moments where sun frees itself from the confines of looming storms in a piercing ray. In the amiable glitter of snow collecting along the edge of that wandering creek we used to study together.
You are the beauty, grace and resilience within this unpredictable, enchanting and oh-so-temporary world. I feel you in my fingers as they type. They've gotten skinnier, you know. They don't quite possess that elegant spindled look I always envied you for, but they're stronger now. Just like the rest of me.
I like to think that you'd be proud of the woman, wife and mother that I've become. And, more importantly, the woman I fully intend on becoming. Blessed as we are, there are still days where I reach for the phone to call and tell you something funny, or seek your wisdom. Days where you are still so alive in me that for the sharpest breath, all of that ache, sorrow and loss is forgotten. And suddenly I am in that hospital again, staring at that monitor, heart paralyzed as I hang on for one more second waiting for our miracle. I remember, and force myself back into the unjust reality that your voice will not enter my home in this life. I remember that I must seek out your energy in those captivating flashes of beauty...

Bentlee and I are overcoming a nasty cold today, and I have to say I've been down for the count. Being stationary seems to trigger thoughts of your absence. And yet, I feel so loved, so blessed by your influence. Hailey came to lend a hand, and I haven't the slightest clue how I could tackle life without her. She's filled with the most amazing energy - just like you- that just pours love into her surroundings. I laid my head on her lap and got her to play with my hair, stroking my face, and I couldn't help but smile at how similar her touch is to yours. I wonder if I feel as sweet to my son.
You would get such a kick out of him. He's the most enormous blessing - the beam of purest light that illuminates this journey for me. When he was feeling better, he would stroke my hair, kiss my forehead, and lean back and smile through those endearing, hazy, cold-hangover eyes.

...He loves to be surprised. I don't know why I started doing it, since I hated it as a kid. But, one day I was thinking of your crazy pranks and teasing and I couldn't help but leap out at him and roar and he threw his little head back and cackled so loud. I still smile when I think of it :) Ever since then, we take turns 'scaring' each other. I know you would win if you had the body to do it. Even still, sometimes I think you're playing with us.

...my nyquil is hitting, so I suppose I shall rest.

Until next time, sweet Mama Bird.

I love you,

Sydnic

It's been three years...I can't believe it. I still see your smile in my mind. I remember the times I'd stay with your family and I'd be snuggled safe in your room. You taught me to read, a gift I'll forever be thankful for. You treated me with kindness and I never forgot.

I love you still and always will.

Hey Sister,

We have talks everyday as I pass your resting place. Still missing our visits face to face, but grateful for the time we had together.

Love you always,
Michele

Well, kid, it has been three years since you left us. I think of you often . . . when I see the flowers, the birds, when a cloud floats by and especially when I look at the smile on your grandson's face. Also, when I hear the music of Mozart that you gave me. I am not in grief, sis, because of the peace I have knowing that I will be with you again. I rest in the sure and certain expectation that we shall be there and see the Lord face to face, together again. I love you, you are and shall always be my baby girl. Rest in hope! 
Your Poppy

Dear Sherri,

I love you and am so grateful for all that you have taught me.

Often, as I work, I feel like we are working together,
as we talked of several times. Thank you.

I am inspired by the way that you welcomed children into your life
and encouraged them to believe in themselves.

I am inspired by the beauty and wisdom of the words
in your poems and writings.

I am inspired by the strength and resilience of your beautiful daughters,
a lovely reflection of those same qualities in you.

I am inspired by way that you faced cancer with determination and grace.

I love you always,
Deb

Our dear Sherri, on this the third year since your passing, it's amazing how the deep pain of your leaving has turned in to twinges of pain now & then, but mostly sweet memories. As I was growing up I remember seeing you & Kevin and your parents at meetings now & then when we would travel from Washington, or you would come to Portland meetings. When I moved to California and met Norm and married him, I was so thrilled to have you & Kevin become part of my family too. I loved getting to know you better, and as time went by and you became a mother I was so happy for you. Your girls were the light of your life, and you took on the role with such passion and love. I was heart-sick when you & Kevin lost your mom (and Norm lost his sister), but as difficult as that was you powered on and used her advice and love to become the best mom you could be. You definitely were the Mama Bird to not only your girls, but so many others - you truly believed in them and that gave them courage to become the best they could be. There's no price you can place on that feeling that someone has your back and believes in you...it gives you courage that you never thought you had. Bless you for that. And bless you for believing in Kevin when he was struggling and couldn't see the way out; the brother-sister bond never failed either of you, even when the going was tough. I was in awe of the way your brother returned that love when he cared for you through your darkest days & nights - not many brothers would take the time and effort to do what he did. You were always SO special to your Uncle Norm too...he loved you so deeply and still misses your long phone calls and the big hugs when you saw each other. I also enjoyed our in-depth conversations and our connection with music and how that enriched both our lives - you introduced me to many new artists and genres of music that I really loved! In closing, please know that your loving legacy lives on in the lives of so many, and we will always treasure your time with us. Looking forward to seeing you again one day. Love, Aunt Starr

This is the note I wrote 3 years ago, but still holds true today. Think of you often and you continue to live on thru your big bro and children (all of them)!

Sherri Austin Jackson!! You are missed my friend.
January 2, 2013 at 6:35pm
Met you when we were young! You were a pastor's daughter and I was a preacher's kid. Our social circles may have been different but I know our souls touched. Your mama was a mama to many, at your sacrifice I'm sure. But her love for her Saviour never wavered, just as her love for her kids (all of them)! I'll never forget spending time with you, her and Kev as we discussed the many gaseous family times. I discovered her sense of humor to be a breath of fresh air :) in more ways than one! Y'all know how to laugh and that's what got you through! You love life to it's fullest and many will benefit from the fruits of that gift!

Your mom and I shared a phone as we both dated the loves of our lives and she never went to sleep 'till I was safe at home. She had a mother's heart through and through! :) Roy loved her as a queen and she adored him too, their anniversary a week from ours always gave a special tie. Wish I could have seen your smile at that time! You were raising kids and finding your way, but I know your love for Christ never went away!

She passed the mother trait on to you. I watched you with your girls and unconditional love came through!! They've been blessed to have you as their 'mom' and I know they will thrive with the love of their Saviour and you as they press on! 

Your light shown so bright that God must have had a need for you and as we grieve, He'll be holding you. Your time here was done, though we'd like to differ, God must have needed you more than we could consider.

Love you my dear friend as do many others and I'm so so sorry for your daughters. Christ will care for them the best and we will know that your mom and you will be making Him laugh with the gifts of humor and love for life that you both possess!

Thank you Pop for creating this memorial site for Sherri.
Sher, we just past the third year mark of your passing. I was able to handle this one much better than the previous two. The pain has lessened greatly and the anger of how we lost you is gone. But I still think of you and miss you every day. At times it still doesn't seem real.
I hold on tight to the countless memories I have of you. We shared so many things, going clear back to our childhood. We went thru rough times and good times together. I will never forget how you stepped up to help me and get my life on track when I was such a mess. Not many people had the guts to even try. But you and Pop refused to give up on me. I thank you for that.
I carry you in my heart and will never forget how important you were in my life.
All my love,
Your big brother