On the afternoon of October 31, 2016, heaven threw a homecoming party for Dawn Sheryl Sperry of Nephi.
Sheryl was born October 20, 1956 in Monrovia, California to Don Anderson and Marva Larue Keyte. Sheryl loved life. She was happiest when she was with her family and friends enjoying each other's company and sharing in good times. Her love for her children, Jeff Zakurdaev and Summer Sperry, made her a great mother who always did her bet to ensure that they knew life was full of joy and worth living. The door of her home was always open to the friends of her children. She spent many hours entertaining youth from Mona and Nephi on countless excursions on behalf of her children and because of that our friends were her friends. Of all her friends, she loved her husband and best friend Kevin Sperry the most. One of her favorites past times was camping and enjoying the great outdoors with Kevin. In her younger years, Sheryl was a waitress and loved being with and serving her customers at the cafe. Before her death, and for many years, Sheryl had been ill. It is our deepest wish that in her new life she will find the peace and happiness she sought for so long here on Earth, It is our sincere desire to thank her for the peace and happiness she brought to our lives with her sweet smile and caring spirit. Thanks mom.
Sheryl leaves behind many friends and family from Mona and Nephi; the Keyte family, along with Norm and Rose Whiting. She leaves behind two children, a son Jeff (Ladawn) Zakurdaev, and a daughter Summer Sperry. She also leaves behind her mother-in-law Mattie Sperry. Finally, Sheryl leaves the love of her life Kevin L. Sperry, her husband and soul mate.
A graveside service celebrating her life will be held Saturday, November 19, 2016 at the Mona Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Her husband and children would like to invite all who considered her family or friend to attend the service.
Melinda G. Anderson
1969 ~ 2016
Our incredibly beautiful and talented wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend Melinda Garrett Anderson succumbed to her battle with depression and anxiety on November 12, 2016 in Levan, Utah. She was born to Robert R. Garrett and Susan T. Garrett on January 27, 1969 in Provo, Utah. Melinda was the third child of six.
Melinda grew up in Nephi, Utah. She graduated from Juab High School and earned her Associates Degree from Snow College. Melinda and her daughter Maranda found their hero, Doug. Doug and Melinda were married on April 3, 1992. Their family was blessed with twin boys, Jake and Justin. Doug has been Melinda's best friend, her rock, and her amazing confidant.
Melinda was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she was currently serving as the Primary Secretary. Melinda loved the children and enjoyed working with each of them. Her work ethic was second to none. She was currently employed as a lunch lady at Juab High School.
Melinda was blessed with a beautiful smile, a loving heart, a generous spirit and a big personality. Melinda was creative and shared her talent with many. She was quick to turn old treasures into wonderful masterpieces. Her home was immaculate and every room appeared as a picture from a magazine. Melinda was known for her trendsetting fashion and her infectious sense of humor. Melinda was loved and adored by her family and friends and will be sorely missed.
Melinda is survived by her husband: Doug, daughter: Maranda (Brett) Broadhead, Nephi; sons: Justin (Kade) Anderson and Jake (Chelsie) Anderson, Levan; four adoring grandchildren, Ridge, Stren, Reggie and Easton; father: Robert R. (Barbara) Garrett, mother: Susan T. (Karl) Pew; sister: Tara (Kaylen) Sperry, brothers: Travis (Taunya) Garrett, Kyle (Sandy) Garrett, Tyson (Jamie) Garrett, and Russell Garrett, mother and father-in-law: Gary and Eudene Anderson, sisters-in-law: Rachelle Benson, Nicole (Milford) Hall, brothers- in-law: Scott (Daleen) Anderson, Jimmy (Heather) Anderson, Brandon (Dianna) Anderson, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Levan LDS Chapel, 25 N 100 E, Levan, Utah. Family and friends may call at the church prior to the services from 9:30 am to 10:45 am. Interment will be in Levan Cemetery.
