Sherry Gail Penick
To Sherry's family,
Hi, Keri, I was your elementary music teacher at Bowman Woods. I have many fond memories of your Mom, tiny as she was, picking up those chairs after our concerts. She was a little spitfire and yet so caring and empathetic to others. Once she put her mind to something, there was no stopping her.
I wish I could take away some of your grief - it is a journey and the prayers of others will help carry you through.
With fond memories of you, Keri, and your family....Mrs. Diane (Ehlinger) Beach, Still having fun as Music Teacher at Bowman Woods
Diane (Ehlinger)Beach
Cedar Rapids
IA
Dear John and Kerry,
I am so sorry to hear about Sherry. I know she is in a better place. We had some great times at the Discovery Shop and with our monthly DS girl group. May God continue to give you both comfort. Keeping you both in my prayers. Sara.:o).
Sara Kendall
Cedar Rapids
IA
To Sherry's family,
As an old neighbor and friend, we want to send our sympathy. Sherry was always fun to be around.
Steve & Diane Kolar & family
Diane & Steve Kolar
Cedar Rapids
IA
Sending my condolences to JP, a beloved friend.
Jeni Sizemore
cedar rapids
IA
John and Keri,
I was shocked to read about Sherry's passing in the DNR online. At the time, I was in VA Beach staying very close to the house where Sherry and I lived in the summer of 1974. John, I am sorry that I missed your phone call, I was in VA. Beach.
I remember many years of fun with all of you and my heart goes out to you as you cope with losing Sherry and the grief that follows.
Vann Lowery Brock
Fredericksburg
VA
With the passing of my dear sister, Sherry, I am deeply saddened by her loss to the world. Her strength and being while in the physical world among us and then her sudden breaking away from this existence serves as a profound awakening to the fragility of all human existence.
While here amongst us, she was dearly loved and respected and will be significantly missed for the heartfelt contributions she gifted to us.
May she have a safe and wonderful journey to the other side of the veil. Uplifted in some way towards understanding the entire process, may this being return once again, as Benjamin Franklin believed, the wiser for it.
Robert Hutwohl
Santa Fe
NM
Dear JP,
I am so sorry to hear about Sherry. Stay strong and always remember how much your friends in Onalaska love you! We are thinking of you and your family every day. I miss you JP, and I hope I can be graced by your company soon! Until then, lots of hugs!!!
Katie Gilmore
Onalaska
WI
JP- I was very sad to hear of Sherry's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Pam, Marissa and Kierstyn Dolezal
Pamela Dolezal
Des Moines
IA
My friend Sherry...it seems just a short while ago I could see Sherry in her back yard meticulously tending and weeding her beautiful garden. My yard was a blank slate –how I wished I could create a garden like hers. With Sherry's encouragement, knowledge and help before long my garden grew! And so did our friendship. Sherry was passionate about many things and soon I was hooked on some of her favorites. She loved the color blue, Martha Stewart, Emeril Lagasse, HGTV and finding a great bargain. Sherry was a nurturer of children, friendships, gardens, animals, anything that could grow usually did with her love and care. She gave of herself and never expected anything in return. I'll miss our long late night phone conversations, trying to solve the world's problems and our own. Sherry was beautiful inside and out. Her physical stature was deceiving – her inner strength was unbelievable! She could be very stubborn too, but that's another story. She always made me laugh! I learned a lot about life from my friend, I'm blessed to have known her and will miss her.
John and Keri, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Ellen
Ellen Kuster
Cedar Rapids
IA
JP & Family,
We are sorry for your loss!! Our prayers go out to you. We will always remember the great thing Sherry did and the time spent with you both in Harrisonburg.
Alway,
Mark & Vickie
Mark & Vickie Updike
Wilson
NC
Beautiful Sherry. All the boys loved her. Passionate Sherry. Always wearing her feelings on her sleeve. Loving Sherry. Caring for her family, her friends ... everyone but herself. Strong Sherry. Protecting Matthew during his short sweet life, keeping his memory alive after his death. Wonderful cook, magical grower of plants, perfect gin and tonic maker. Time, distance, and busy lives never diminished my love for and admiration of my friend. I'll meet you on the other side.
My thoughts are with you John and Keri Anne.
Leslie Nelson Pereira
Chantilly
VA
Dear J.P.
I wish you were closer to Wichita so all of us at Sasnak Mgmt could be there for you & put our arms around you. Please remember our love & support are with you always.
Hold onto your memories with Sherry and they will give you strength.
My prayers & thoughts are with you.
Glenda Peterson
Wichita
KS
JP,
I'm so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you thru this difficult time.
-Digger
John Digman
Dubuque
IA
JP,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I feel blessed to have you and Sherry as my 2nd family. God bless.
Shelly Rhodes
Waverly
IA
John & Keri Anne
please accept our deepest sympathy , to you both and the family .. I speak on my behalf as well as the boys ...that our thoughts and prayers are with you , Helen , Jason & Rodney
helen helm
Frankston
TX
JP,
We at Dsm 2 are praying for your family at this time of loss. And know that we will keep you in our prayers for weeks and months to come. You are such an inspiration to us here and we know that the prayers and support of your friends and family will strengthen you and help you through this difficult time. Until we see you again our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Robert Vazquez-Nichols
Des Moines
IA
JP and family,
While no one else can fully understand your loss, may it comfort you folks to know that there are many people thinking of you.
With Sympathy,
Zia and Family,
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Zia Islam
Fort Wayne
IN
JOHNNYJACK AND KERI,
MY FAMILY THOUGHTS AND PRAYS ARE WITH BOTH OF YOU. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD OLD NEIGHBORS/FRIENDS NEXT DOOR,AND THE MANY HOLIDAY SEASON WE SPENT TOGETHER.
MIKE, MELISSA & MCKENZIE
IOWA CITY
IA
My prayers go out to your family.
I am very sorry for your loss.
Pearl Servantez
Pearl Servantez
Emporia
KS
John and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family durring this difficult time.
God Bless!
Rick Ferguson
Salina
KS
JP and Keri,
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. We will always remember the fun times we had with Shery and you guys!
Ron and Terri Olmsted
Cedar Rapids
IA
If you had Sherry as a friend consider yourself blessed; God gave you a gift. Sherry wrapped herself & gave you her heart, ALONG WITH A LOT OF LECTURES:), that usually ended with I love you. Those parting words at the end of a phone call or after spending time together had a calming & soothing affect. For what Sherry can no longer do for us on earth she will now take care of from heaven. We will continue to be blessed by her presence.
Nancy Smith
Cedar Rapids
IA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time and the loss of your precious loved one.
Roy & Carolyn Spitzer
Harrisonburg
VA
John and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Know that we are thinking of you. We were neighbors on Stonehaven Lane.
Jeanette and Monty
Jeanette and Monty Kellogg
Harrisonburg
VA
JP and family,
Our sincere condolences for the loss of Shery. Remember, the "Peace will come."
Cle & Sherry Allen
Omaha
NE
JP,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring comfort to you and your family.
Ginger Bohon Carico
Harrisonburg
VA
There is no way to convey our sorrow for the loss of a wife and mother. Know that Heather and I are thinking of you, John and Keri, constantly. I will be in Houston until the beginning of September, when I return I think we should plant a tree or some perennials that Shery would have liked. Life has thrown you some lemons, lets make lemonade OR throw them back! Whichever feels better ;-)
Nathan Sills
West Des Moines
IA
John and family:
I will be praying for you in your loss and hope that the memorial service will be a celebration of her life and your many memories together.Our hearts go out to you.Ann