Cheryl Verlene Moore

Cheryl Moore, 83, of Sutherlin, Oregon, passed away on Tuesday, January 17th in the company
of her family.

Born in Council, Idaho on July 11, 1941, Cheryl was the first child of Kenneth and Emma
Vandenberg. After the arrival of her brother, Larry two years later, the family relocated to
Seattle, then to Alsea which they left after the burning of a sawmill prompted her father to seek
employment in Sutherlin. This was where she spent most of her life. 1959 stands out as a truly
special year in that Cheryl not only graduated Sutherlin High as the Co-Salutatorian, but also as
the year she married the love of her life, Kenneth Moore on December 5.
Their first child, Rick, was born in November 1960 with their daughter, Sherri, arriving in
September 1962.

Although having two small children kept Cheryl quite busy for several years, joining Beta Eta
sorority provided her a wonderful opportunity to spend time with women who would remain
dear friends over the coming decades.

Once both children were in school, Cheryl started another long term relationship, this time in
working for the Sutherlin School District, starting out at West Elementary, before moving over
to the High School several years later where she remained in her clerical role until her
retirement after thirty-three years.

The ensuing years moved quickly, with both Rick and Sherri graduating from Sutherlin in 1979
and 1981, then Rick graduating from Western Oregon State College in 1984. Sherri was married
in 1986 with the birth of Cheryl and Ken's first grandchild, Erik, in 1986. More grandchildren
from their daughter followed with Kirstie, Ryker, Alexandra and Garrett.

With family a top priority, Cheryl and Ken helped move their daughter and five grandchildren to
Sutherlin where they assumed a key role as grandparents in helping those children through not
only childhood, but also throughout their adult years. That dedication and devotion continued
after both of them retired, with Cheryl often saying that family is her top priority.

Cheryl's devotion to family continued throughout her illness as she worked continually to put as
much in place as possible for everyone after her departure. It goes without saying that a world
without her will be a far lonelier one in the hearts of her friends and family. Cheryl's legacy of
love and caring will always remain as an inspiration to everyone whose life she touched.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Kenneth and Emma Vandenberg as well as
her brother, Larry Vandenberg. Cheryl is survived by her husband Kenneth Moore, son and
daughter-in-law, Rick and Amy Moore, daughter, Sherri, and grandchildren, Erik, Kirstie,
Ryker, Alexandra and Garrett.

The service will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church (1101 W Sixth, Sutherlin). Flowers and
donations can be sent to St Johns.